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Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station

BH #ANA83B51A1 • MFR #A83B51A1
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Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station
Key Features
  • Thunderbolt 5 140W Upstream Port
  • Output to One or Two External Monitors
  • Supports up to 8K60 Resolution
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 5 Downstream Ports
Creative power users and high-end gamers alike can use the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station to augment their display, power, and connectivity needs. In a compact streamlined design, the Anker Prime supports up to 8K60 output to one external display, or up to 6K60 to two from a Windows or Mac-based notebook. Hook up one or both via Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, or DisplayPort 2.1. Additional USB-C, USB-A, SD, and microSD ports/slots let you connect storage and other peripherals easily. Transfer data fast using the Thunderbolt 5 upstream, which can send a 150GB file in just 25 seconds, on top of charging your laptop with up to 140W of AC power. All of it stays and looks cool with built-in active cooling and LEDs that provide interactive ambient lighting.
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Anker A83B51A1 Overview

Creative power users and high-end gamers alike can use the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station to augment their display, power, and connectivity needs. In a compact streamlined design, the Anker Prime supports up to 8K60 output to one external display, or up to 6K60 to two from a Windows or Mac-based notebook. Hook up one or both via Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, or DisplayPort 2.1. Additional USB-C, USB-A, SD, and microSD ports/slots let you connect storage and other peripherals easily. Transfer data fast using the Thunderbolt 5 upstream, which can send a 150GB file in just 25 seconds, on top of charging your laptop with up to 140W of AC power. All of it stays and looks cool with built-in active cooling and LEDs that provide interactive ambient lighting.

Connectivity
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Upstream port (data and up to 140W of power)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 5 Downstream ports (data and single/dual external displays)
  • 2 x USB-C ports (Up to 10 Gb/s data and 45W of shared power)
  • 3 x USB-A ports (up to 10 Gb/s data)
  • 1 x Ethernet port (up to 2.5 Gb/s)
  • 1 x Combo 3.5mm audio jack
  • 1 x SD card slot
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 and 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 ports (only one can be used with an external display at a time)
Dual Display
You can expand your workspace or game on a bigger screen by using the two Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, and DisplayPort to connect to one or two external displays. With one display you can output video up to a 8K60 resolution, or up to 6K60 on two displays when using both Thunderbolt 5 ports.

  • One Display: Choose either Thunderbolt 5 port, the HDMI 2.1 port, or DisplayPort 2.1 port. Supports DisplayPort Alt Mode with screen mirroring of the laptop's display or showing different content on each screen.
  • Two Displays: Choose both Thunderbolt 5 ports, or one Thunderbolt 5 port and either the HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 port. With Windows using Thunderbolt 4/5 or M1, M2, M3 Pro/Max, and all M4 Mac models; you can mirror the laptop display to both external screens, just one, or have different content on all three.

 

Interactive Lighting
Built-in multi-color LED lighting will flicker to denote a Thunderbolt 4 or 5 connection or just provide a cool vibe with dynamic lighting effects.
Anker Dock Manager
Use the Anker Dock Manager app for one-click remote firmware updates with auto-detection, quick access to documentation, and fast support from Anker customer service within 24 business hours.
Additional Details
  • Integrated active cooling with fan, smart cooling algorithm, and heat-dissipating construction
  • Compatible with laptops running Windows 10 and 11
  • Compatible with laptops running macOS 14.5 or later
  • Power Delivery 3.1 support
  • Built-in PSU for a streamlined look
UPC: 194644289171

Anker A83B51A1 Specs

Key Specs
USB I/O
1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) / Supports 140 W Output
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5)
2x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 / Supports 45 W Output
3x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Video I/O
1x HDMI 2.1 (Female)
1x DisplayPort 2.1 (Female)
Max Resolution
2 Displays Supported:
7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz (Single)
6016 x 3384 at 60 Hz (Dual)
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5 GbE)
Host Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) Supporting USB Power Delivery up to 140 W via Detachable Cable
USB I/O
1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) / Supports 140 W Output
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 5)
2x USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 / Supports 45 W Output
3x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Video I/O
1x HDMI 2.1 (Female)
1x DisplayPort 2.1 (Female)
Max Resolution
2 Displays Supported:
7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz (Single)
6016 x 3384 at 60 Hz (Dual)
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5 GbE)
Media Card Reader
1x SD (Unspecified Type)
1x microSD (Unspecified Type)
Host Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 5) Supporting USB Power Delivery up to 140 W via Detachable Cable
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Wireless Charging
No
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 to 11 / macOS 14.5 or Later
Lock Slot
No
Cable Length
6' / 1.8 m
Dimensions
4.6 x 4.6 x 3" / 116 x 116 x 75 mm
Weight
2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.46 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 7.3 x 3.3"

Anker A83B51A1 Reviews

best dock I have ever bought.

By Paul
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-24

best dock I have ever bought. it does what it says and just works for what I want it to do which is work with a Dell XPS and connect a Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor. kinda felt dumb but took me a while to figure out the button on the front turns off the light.

Intermittent disconnections. No video with Microsoft Surface 7 laptop.

By Aldo Rafael
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-17

I purchased this dock to use with my brand-new Microsoft Surface Pro 7 from work, primarily to take advantage of its 2.5G Ethernet support and my fast home internet connection. Unfortunately, it fell short in almost every way. First, I was never able to get my laptop to display on my monitor through the dock, it simply refused to work, no matter what I tried. Second, despite the advertised 2.5G Ethernet, my speeds consistently landed between 100–300 Mbps, which is no better than my Wi-Fi. For comparison, my desktop machine pulls over 2 Gbps using the exact same cable and network, so the issue is clearly with the dock. But most frustratingly, I experienced frequent, intermittent disconnections that persisted even after repeatedly restarting both the laptop and the dock. I eventually gave up trying to troubleshoot it. I'm returning it and looking for an alternative. It's a shame, because I'm a longtime Anker fan. I've owned several of their USB chargers over the years and have always been happy with them. This dock, however, was a real disappointment and doesn't live up to the quality I've come to expect from the brand.

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is it possible to remove the alternative lighting ...

is it possible to remove the alternative lighting when a TB5 is in use? Is it possible to daysychain t 272U benq displays
Asked by: Jean-Luc
The lighting on the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station, B&H # ANA83B51A1, can be turned on or off. The BenQ PhotoVue SW272U 27" 4K HDR Monitor, B&H # BESW272U, does not support daisy-chaining, but you can connect two of them to the dock.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2025-12-14
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