Anker
Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex)
$349.99
Released 2022
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Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) vs Plugable TBT4-UDZ
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Plugable TBT4-UDZ is cheaper at $289.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Plugable
Plugable TBT4-UDZ
$289.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Which is better: the Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) or Plugable TBT4-UDZ?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Plugable TBT4-UDZ is the cheaper at $289.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) | Plugable TBT4-UDZ |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349.99 | $289.99 |
| Brand | Anker | Plugable |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Host connection | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Total ports | 12 | 16 |
| Power delivery (W) | 90 | 100 |
| Max external displays | 3 | 4 |
| Ethernet | GbE | 2.5 GbE |
| Sd card reader | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2022 | 2023 |
Sources — Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex): service.anker.com (verified 2026-06-15). Plugable TBT4-UDZ: plugable.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) and Plugable TBT4-UDZ?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 6). Matching specs are omitted.
- Total ports: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) 12 vs Plugable TBT4-UDZ 16
- Power delivery (W): Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) 90 vs Plugable TBT4-UDZ 100
- Max external displays: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) 3 vs Plugable TBT4-UDZ 4
- Ethernet: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex) GbE vs Plugable TBT4-UDZ 2.5 GbE
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex)
Only one whitelisted hands-on review exists: PCWorld tested the Anker 777 Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock and rated it 'Meh,' praising the sturdy ridged chassis, dual HDMI and extra downstream Thunderbolt port but flagging a second-display 60Hz failure, abysmal 4K60 YouTube playback, an SD write speed below its rating, and a high ~$350 price. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sturdy, attractive ridged chassis with industrial-class build feel; Two HDMI ports plus an extra 40Gbps downstream Thunderbolt 4 port and a handy power button; Strong charging: 90W to the laptop and 20W fast-charging from the front USB-C port.
Flagged: Would not drive a second 4K display at 60Hz on one test laptop (display compatibility issues); Abysmal 4K60 YouTube playback with dropped frames, falling back to ~800p; Expensive at ~$350 MSRP, with the vertical stand a $30 extra.
Plugable TBT4-UDZ
No sourced tester review yet.