Most thin laptops now come with one or two USB-C ports and little else, which is where the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub comes in. Anker sells it as the Anker 553 USB-C Hub (8-in-1), model A8380. Connect it to a single USB-C port on your laptop and you get two HDMI outputs for external displays, a Gigabit Ethernet port, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, SD and microSD card slots, and a USB-C power input that passes up to 85W through to the laptop.
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Two displays over HDMI
Display resolution on the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub depends on the DisplayPort version your laptop’s USB-C port supports. With DP 1.4 you get 4K at 60Hz on one screen, or 2K at 60Hz on two screens in Windows. With DP 1.2 a single screen drops to 4K at 30Hz, and two screens to 1080p at 60Hz. Anker notes that Intel 10th-generation and older processors usually use DP 1.2, while 11th generation and newer support DP 1.4. The laptop’s USB-C port must also support DP Alt Mode, or no picture appears at all.
Important for MacBook owners
Macs do not support MST, the technology the hub relies on to drive two different screens, so on a MacBook both HDMI displays show the same image instead of extending the desktop. Anker states that with a Mac the two screens run at 4K 30Hz. If you want two independent monitors on a MacBook, this hub will not do it, though it still works well for one external screen plus Ethernet, card reading and charging. On Windows laptops with DP Alt Mode the two displays work independently.
Up to 85W pass-through charging
The Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub accepts up to 100W through its PD-IN port, keeps part of it to run its own ports, and passes up to 85W to the laptop. Anker specifies a 100W PD charger and a USB-C to USB-C cable to reach that figure, and the charger is not in the box. You can use your laptop’s own USB-C charger, but the laptop will receive less than the charger’s rating, minus what the hub needs. That covers most everyday laptops but falls short of what powerful gaming laptops draw.
Gigabit Ethernet and two USB-A ports
The hub adds an Ethernet port at up to 1Gbps, useful in offices and hotel rooms with weak Wi-Fi and in video meetings that suffer from dropouts. Two USB-A ports transfer data at up to 5Gbps for a keyboard, mouse, external drives and flash drives. It is plug-and-play, so in normal use it needs no driver or extra software, and it can stay connected on the desk as a simple one-cable workstation for a laptop.
SD and microSD card reader
For anyone shooting with a camera or drone, the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub has separate SD and microSD slots using the UHS-I standard, so photos and video go straight to the laptop without an external reader. Anker does not publish read and write speeds for the card reader, but UHS-I is enough for most consumer camera cards. The slots sit beside the Ethernet port, so they stay easy to reach when the hub lies on the desk.
Who This Is Not For
The Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub is not for anyone who wants two independent screens on a MacBook, as both screens mirror the same image. It does not support HDR, does not work with Nintendo Switch according to Anker, and gives no picture if the laptop’s port lacks DP Alt Mode. The charger is not included, and pass-through charging stops at 85W, which is not enough for gaming laptops that need a stronger charger.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Chargers & Power Adapters range, or see the official Anker 553 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) page.
Anker 8-in-1 USB-C Specifications
- Model: Anker 553 USB-C Hub (8-in-1), A8380
- Ports: 2× HDMI, 2× USB-A, USB-C power input (PD-IN), Ethernet, SD slot, microSD slot
- HDMI with DP 1.4: One display 4K@60Hz, or two displays 2K@60Hz on Windows
- HDMI with DP 1.2: One display 4K@30Hz, or two displays 1080p@60Hz on Windows
- Mac: Two displays mirrored at 4K@30Hz (MST not supported)
- HDMI standard: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, no HDR support
- Charging: Up to 100W input, up to 85W to the laptop
- USB-A: Up to 5Gbps
- Ethernet: Up to 1Gbps
- Card reader: SD and microSD, UHS-I
- Requirements: USB-C port with DP Alt Mode; 100W PD charger (not included)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Anker 8-in-1 USB-C FAQ
Does the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub run two 4K screens?
No, not at 60Hz. On Windows two screens run at 2K 60Hz or 1080p 60Hz depending on the laptop; on a Mac both run at 4K 30Hz showing the same image.
Can it extend my desktop across two screens on a MacBook?
No. Macs do not support MST, so both screens show the same image.
Is a charger included?
No. Anker recommends a 100W PD charger and a USB-C cable to deliver 85W to the laptop.
How many USB-A ports does the Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub have?
2, each at up to 5Gbps.
Does it work with Nintendo Switch?
No. Anker states that the hub is not compatible with Nintendo Switch.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub (Anker 553), brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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