Anker USB-C Docking Station for M1 Mac: For years, Apple's M1-based Mac computers have only been able to support one display. But there are ways to get around this limitation. That's why Anker is launching a 10-in-1 USB-C docking station that offers support for more than one display.
The Anker 563 USB-C docking station contains two HDMI ports and a Display Port and utilizes multi-streaming to carry multiple video signals over a single connection.
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Given that this hub only works via a USB type C , there are bandwidth limitations which limit the quality of the displays you can connect.
So if you want to add a single 4K display you can do so from one of the HDMI ports but the display will only run at 30 HZ. Now if you want to connect a second Display Port display its resolution will be limited to 2K each at 50Hz to 60Hz depending on the configuration of course. So while this base can be a solid and easy solution for productivity setups at not necessarily high resolutions, users should be aware of its limitations.
Beyond display support, the Anker563 dock includes a slew of other ports, including a USB-C Power Delivery port that delivers up to 100 watts to the host computer and 5 Gbps downstream USB ports: one USB-C up to 30 watts and one USB-A up to 7.5 watts. Two additional USB-A 2.0 ports are good for peripherals like keyboards and mice, while a Gigabit Ethernet port and an AUX input/output port complete the setup.
The Anker 563 measures just under 7 inches long, about 3 inches thick, and is powered by a 180-watt external power box. It's listed at $249.99 and is available now from Anker and Amazon.
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