Anker has introduced a new compact USB-C hub aimed at users who need a few extra ports without carrying around a bulky dock. The accessory, officially called the 5-in-1 All-in-One USB-C Expansion Dock, has now gone on sale in China through JD.com for 99 yuan, or roughly €12.49 at the current exchange rate.
The hub keeps things fairly simple but practical. It comes with five ports in total, including an HDMI 1.4 output, three USB-A ports, and a USB-C port dedicated to power delivery.
The HDMI port supports up to 4K at 30Hz, which should be fine for basic external monitor use, presentations, or media playback, though it is clearly not aimed at high refresh rate setups. Of the USB-A ports, one supports USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps, while the other two stay at USB 2.0 speeds for accessories like keyboards, mice, or printers.
One of the more useful features here is pass-through charging. The dock supports up to 100W power input and can deliver up to 90W charging to a connected laptop, with the remaining power reserved for the hub itself. Just keep in mind the USB-C port is for charging only and does not handle data transfer or display output.
Design-wise, this looks pretty typical for Anker. The hub uses an aluminum alloy body with a dark gray finish and stays quite compact at just under 11.6mm thick. It weighs 57.6 grams, so portability is clearly part of the appeal.
At this price point, the hub seems aimed more at everyday laptop users rather than professional workstation setups. Modern ultrabooks continue to lose ports year after year, so accessories like this are becoming almost necessary for a lot of people.
Anker is also offering an 18-month warranty, which is fairly standard for the company’s accessories. For users who mainly need basic display output, a few USB ports, and reliable charging in one compact adapter, this looks like a fairly straightforward option.
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