Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 – Triple Display, 100W Laptop Charging, Removable 6-in-1 Hub

The Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 (model A83C3) turns one USB-C port on a laptop into a full desk setup: up to three external displays, up to 100W of charging back to the laptop, wired Gigabit Ethernet, card readers and a row of USB ports. Its party trick is a 6-in-1 hub that slides out of the dock, so the same ports you use at the desk come with you in a laptop bag. It is built for Windows 10/11 laptops and for Macs on macOS 13.5 or later, with an important limit on Mac that we explain below.

One Cable to the Laptop, Thirteen Ports on the Desk

According to Anker, the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 gives you, across the dock and its hub: two HDMI outputs and one DisplayPort (each up to 4K@60Hz), a 10Gbps USB-C data port, a 5Gbps USB-C port, three USB-A ports (two at 480Mbps, one at 5Gbps), SD and microSD (TF) slots, a 1Gbps Ethernet port and a 3.5 mm audio in/out jack, plus up to 100W of charging for the laptop.

The two 480Mbps USB-A ports on the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 run at USB 2.0 speed, which is right for a keyboard, mouse or receiver dongle but slow for external drives; plug drives into the 10Gbps USB-C port instead. Anker also notes that the downstream USB ports provide standard power for device operation but do not charge devices, so this is not a phone fast-charger.

The Removable 6-in-1 Hub

The removable hub carries HDMI (4K@60Hz), USB-C (5Gbps), USB-A (5Gbps), SD and microSD slots, and a USB-C PD-in port for power when you use it away from the desk. Take it out in the morning and you have a compact travel hub for a hotel TV, a presentation projector or a camera card; slide it back in the evening and it becomes part of the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 again.

Anker says the dock keeps all its own functions active while the hub is removed, so pulling the hub out does not disconnect the monitors, Ethernet or keyboard that are plugged into the dock itself.

Three Screens on Windows, Mirroring on Mac

On Windows 10 and 11 the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 can drive up to three external displays through its HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Only those ports carry video; the USB-C and USB-A ports are for data and do not connect to USB-C monitors. Anker adds that dual 4K@60Hz output needs both the laptop and the monitors to support DSC (Display Stream Compression), and suggests checking Intel’s graphics control centre on Windows laptops for how many displays the laptop itself can run.

On macOS, Anker states that all external monitors mirror the same screen. A MacBook can use the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 for charging, Ethernet, USB and card reading, and to show one image on external screens, but it will not extend the desktop across two or three separate monitors through this dock.

What Your Laptop Needs

The laptop’s USB-C port must support DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery; a USB-C port that only carries data will not output video or accept charging. Anker lists Windows 10/11 and macOS 13.5 or later and states the dock is not compatible with Linux. The dock’s ports and its blue light strip switch on only once a laptop is connected through the upstream port.

The Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 runs from its own compact power adapter. Anker’s product graphics list a maximum input of 140W and up to 100W of charging for the laptop, which covers most thin-and-light notebooks.

Who This Is Not For

Mac users who want two or three separate extended monitors should look at a DisplayLink or Thunderbolt dock instead, because the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 mirrors all external screens on macOS. Linux laptops are not supported. Gaming laptops that draw more than 100W from their charger will not be fully powered by it, and laptops whose USB-C port lacks DP Alt Mode will get no video at all. If you only need one extra screen and a couple of USB ports, a simple USB-C hub costs far less.

Buying the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 in the UAE

The Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. A defective or non-matching item can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Anker
• Model: Anker Nano Docking Station (13-in-1, Triple Display, Built-In Removable Hub), A83C3
• Video outputs: 2 x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1 x DisplayPort (4K@60Hz); up to three displays on Windows; dual 4K@60Hz needs DSC on laptop and monitors; macOS mirrors all external monitors
• Laptop charging: Up to 100W
• USB-C: 1 x 10Gbps data, 1 x 5Gbps data (on hub); no video output
• USB-A: 2 x 480Mbps, 1 x 5Gbps (on hub)
• Card readers: SD and microSD (TF), on the hub
• Network: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps)
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio in/out
• Removable hub: 6-in-1: USB-C PD-in, USB-C 5Gbps, USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 4K@60Hz, SD, microSD
• Device charging: Downstream USB ports supply standard power only, no device charging
• Laptop requirements: USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery
• Operating systems: Windows 10 / 11, macOS 13.5 or later; not compatible with Linux
• Power: External power adapter, up to 140W input (per Anker’s product graphics)
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

Specifications come from Anker’s official A83C3 product page and Anker support documentation. Full details are published on the Anker Nano Docking Station product page.

FAQ

Can the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 run three monitors on a MacBook?

No. Anker states that on macOS all external monitors mirror the same screen; extended triple display is for Windows.

Does the Anker Nano Docking Station 13-in-1 charge my laptop?

Yes, up to 100W, provided the laptop’s USB-C port supports Power Delivery.

Can I charge my phone from the dock’s USB ports?

No. Anker says the downstream USB-A and USB-C ports provide standard power for operation but do not support device charging.

Does the removable hub work on its own?

Yes. It has its own HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, SD and microSD ports plus a USB-C PD-in port, and the dock keeps working while it is removed.

Will a USB-C monitor work through the USB-C port?

No. Only the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs carry video.

Does it work with Linux?

No. Anker lists Windows 10/11 and macOS 13.5 or later and states Linux is not supported.

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