Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Review: Buy or Pass?
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The Anker Prime 14 in 1 Docking Station gives you lots of power and connectivity for your Thunderbolt 4 or 5 equipped computer, but is it enough? in this video we look at all the features of this dock to help you decide if it's a good option for you or if you should look elsewhere. Anker Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station: https://geni.us/ankertb5 Caldigit Element 5: https://geni.us/caldigitelement5 Echo 13 1TB: https://geni.us/1tbecho13 Personalized Mac Recommendations: https://www.adamtalks.tech/mac My Favorite Mac Accessories: https://geni.us/bestaccessories Shot with this Gear: Lumix S5II X: https://geni.us/MlSL158 35mm F1.8: https://geni.us/lumix35 24-105 F4: https://geni.us/lumix24105 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/bUQNA Microphone: https://geni.us/Qu5kSCk Kondor Blue Pro Blade Top Handle: https://geni.us/bH2eAGL Half Cage: https://geni.us/WAVqiy My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamtalkstech/ As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU'D LIKE ME TO REVIEW? _________________________________________________________ You can drop me an email at [email protected] Visit my website https://adamtalks.tech 0:00 - Introduction to Anker Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station 0:41 - Size and Power Supply 1:19 - Thunderbolt Compatibility 1:44 - Front and Back Ports Overview 2:16 - Side Ports and Limitations 2:41 - Additional Features and Included Cables 2:58 - Main Use Case: Multiple Displays 3:06 - Cons: Limited Thunderbolt Ports & Display Resolution Issues 3:43 - Performance with External SSDs & Heat 4:11 - Display Compatibility Chart 4:26 - Price and Missing Features 4:50 - Alternative Docking Stations 5:33 - Who is this Dock For? 6:29 - Conclusion and Call to Action
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