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Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) vs UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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all judged against docking stations at a similar price

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) at 5.1/10.

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock leads on displays, charging and power, ports and bandwidth, compatibility and reliability and ethernet and value.

The biggest difference is ethernet and value, where the UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7/10 to the Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)'s 4/10.

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Anker Nano 13-in-1 suits Windows laptop owners who want a compact dock with a detachable travel hub. It handles up to three external displays and 100W charging from its own power supply. It is a weaker fit for Mac users who want extended desktops or anyone running Linux.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7.0/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock for people who want one cable to handle charging, displays, wired networking and storage at a desk. It suits Windows laptops and Pro, Max, Ultra or Intel Macs that need two 4K screens. It is less suited to base M-series Mac owners who want more than one display, or to anyone who needs a silent dock.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightAnker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Displays25%5/107/10
Charging and power20%6/107/10
Ports and bandwidth20%6/108/10
Compatibility and reliability20%4/106/10
Ethernet and value15%4/107/10
Overall5.1/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecAnker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connects withUSB-C upstream port rated 10Gbps; laptop needs DP Alt Mode and Power Delivery; Windows 10/11 and macOS 13.5 or laterThunderbolt 4 host (USB-C), 40Gbps
External displaysUp to three external displays: 2× HDMI (4K@60Hz) and 1× DisplayPort (4K@60Hz); dual 4K@60Hz requires DSC; removable hub adds one HDMIOne DisplayPort 1.4 output plus Thunderbolt display output; dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz on Windows
Laptop charging100W max to laptop90W to laptop over the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port; 20W on the front USB-C port
Ports1× USB-C 100W PD, 1× USB-C upstream, 1× USB-C 10Gbps, 2× USB-A 480Mbps, 2× HDMI, 1× DisplayPort, 1× Gigabit Ethernet, 1× 3.5mm audio in/out; SD and TF/microSD slots; hub adds USB-C PD-in, USB-C 5Gbps, USB-A3 TB4 (one upstream, two downstream), 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 USB-C 10Gbps/20W, 2 USB-A 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 5Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/TF 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm audio, 180W DC-in
Ethernetnot listed2.5GbE RJ45
Display techNative video through HDMI and DisplayPort only; no DisplayLink or Thunderboltnot listed
Power supplyOwn supply; 140W DC-IN adapter includedExternal 180W GaN adapter (21V 8.57A)

Strengths and weaknesses

Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3)

  • + Detachable hub doubles as a travel hub
  • + Own 140W adapter and 100W power to the laptop
  • + Three external displays at 4K@60Hz
  • − macOS mirrors displays rather than extending them
  • − Anker's US page says Linux is not compatible
  • − Gigabit Ethernet and 480Mbps USB-A ports only

Skip it if:

  • Mac users who need extended desktops across external screens
  • Linux laptop users, given Anker's stated incompatibility
  • Buyers who need Thunderbolt, multi-gigabit Ethernet or fast USB-A ports
Read the full Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station (A83C3) review ›

UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  • + Dual 4K@60Hz on Windows with 2.5GbE
  • + 90W charging from its own 180W adapter
  • + Sturdy build and a broad mix of fast ports
  • − Owners report noise and heat, with conflicting cooling claims
  • − Base M1/M2/M3 Macs get only one display
  • − Owners call the price steep

Skip it if:

  • Base M1, M2 or M3 Mac owners who want more than one external display
  • Owners of demanding 16-inch workstations that need more than 90W under heavy load
  • Buyers who need a completely silent dock on a desk or in a cabinet
Read the full UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review ›

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