Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) vs Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

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The Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station at 4.2/10.

The Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) leads on charging and power, ports and bandwidth, compatibility and reliability and ethernet and value.

The Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station leads on displays.

The biggest difference is charging and power, where the Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) scores 8/10 to the Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station's 4/10.

Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

This dock suits Windows laptop users who want one cable to carry power, data and two screens. It fits people who need strong charging and several 10Gbps ports on the desk. It is a weaker choice for Mac users who want two different displays or anyone who needs a card reader.

Typically about £150 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

4.2/10verdict: skip

The Lemorele TC94L is for people who want to run two 1080p monitors from one USB-C laptop port. It suits home working with documents, email and browser windows rather than high-resolution displays or fast storage. Anyone who needs wired networking, 4K at 60Hz or strong laptop charging should check the limits carefully first.

Typically about £27.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)	Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station
Displays	25%	4/10	5/10
Charging and power	20%	8/10	4/10
Ports and bandwidth	20%	6/10	4/10
Compatibility and reliability	20%	5/10	4/10
Ethernet and value	15%	5/10	4/10
Overall		5.6/10	4.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)	Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station
Connects with	Upstream USB-C 10Gbps, 100W max output	USB-C (Type-C) x1, USB-C 3.0 data with PD input; device must support DisplayPort Alt Mode
External displays	2 × HDMI 2.0 listed at 4K@60Hz; Anker's detailed note gives 2K@60Hz with DP 1.4 laptop or 1080p@60Hz with DP 1.2 laptop (conflicting claims)	Two HDMI 2.0 ports and one VGA port; HDMI 4K@30Hz, dual HDMI 1080p@60Hz, VGA up to 1080p@60Hz
Laptop charging	160W total dock output; upstream port 100W max	USB-C PD input up to 85W (charging only); manufacturer outputs list says up to 100W
Ports	Upstream USB-C 10Gbps; downstream 1 × USB-A 10Gbps, 3 × USB-A 480Mbps, 2 × USB-C data 10Gbps, 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × RJ45 1000Mbps, 1 × audio combo jack; charging 2 × USB-C 100W max, 1 × USB-A 12W max	2x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps), 1x TF/SD slot pair (not simultaneous, 20MB/s), 1x 3.5mm audio out, 1x USB-C PD input
Ethernet	1 × RJ45 1000Mbps (gigabit)	None on the TC94L
Display tech	Native HDMI output (not DisplayLink)	not listed
Power supply	Integrated GaN AC-DC power module; power cable not removable	Laptop charger connects through the dock's PD pass-through port; power adapter not included

Strengths and weaknesses

Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)

+ 100W upstream charging with 160W total output
+ Two 10Gbps USB-C data ports plus one 10Gbps USB-A
+ Fan is quiet and runs only under high load
− macOS shows identical content on both monitors
− No SD or microSD card reader
− Plastic build wobbles when pressed

Skip it if:

Mac users who want two different extended displays
Photographers and video editors who need a built-in SD card reader
Linux users who want manufacturer-listed support, and Lenovo Legion owners

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Lemorele TC94L USB-C Docking Station

+ Two HDMI ports plus VGA for extra screens
+ Dual 1080p at 60Hz listed
+ Owners mostly rate value for money positively
− No Ethernet port
− 4K limited to 30Hz
− Only one 5Gbps USB-A port

Skip it if:

Buyers who need wired Ethernet from the dock
Mac users who want two separate extended desktops
Anyone wanting 4K at 60Hz or fast USB and card transfers

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