Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) vs UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) at 5.6/10.

The Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W) leads on charging and power.

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

The biggest difference is displays, where the UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7/10 to the Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)'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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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)	UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Displays	25%	4/10	7/10
Charging and power	20%	8/10	7/10
Ports and bandwidth	20%	6/10	8/10
Compatibility and reliability	20%	5/10	6/10
Ethernet and value	15%	5/10	7/10
Overall		5.6/10	7.0/10

Specifications

Spec	Anker Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W)	UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connects with	Upstream USB-C 10Gbps, 100W max output	Thunderbolt 4 host (USB-C), 40Gbps
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)	One DisplayPort 1.4 output plus Thunderbolt display output; dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz on Windows
Laptop charging	160W total dock output; upstream port 100W max	90W to laptop over the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port; 20W on the front USB-C port
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	3 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
Ethernet	1 × RJ45 1000Mbps (gigabit)	2.5GbE RJ45
Display tech	Native HDMI output (not DisplayLink)	not listed
Power supply	Integrated GaN AC-DC power module; power cable not removable	External 180W GaN adapter (21V 8.57A)

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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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

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