Anker Prime DL7400 14-in-1 DisplayLink Docking Station
- 14 ports in total, 7 of them USB
- Triple 4K@60Hz output via 2 HDMI plus 1 DisplayPort
- 140W max per the listing, 160 watts rated wattage
- USB C Windows laptops only, DisplayLink driver required
- Ethernet, MicroSD and 3.5mm audio on board
- 18 month warranty
- 7.67 x 3.62 x 1.89 in, 834.1 g
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A strong desk hub for a Windows laptop that has to drive three external screens from one cable. It depends on a DisplayLink driver, so it does not suit a machine where you cannot install software.
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ASIN: B0DTSZC5Y7Model: A83B3Category: Laptop Docking Stations
Overview
Anker built this dock to turn a single USB C connection from a Windows laptop into a full desk setup with monitors, wired network, card reading and audio. Display output runs through DisplayLink, so the screens are driven by a driver on the laptop rather than by native video over the cable.
Three external monitors from one laptop port is what earns this dock a place on a busy desk. Display output depends on the DisplayLink driver, so a locked down work laptop or an outdated driver can leave the screens dark. Mac owners get no support claim from the listing.
Who it's for
Hybrid workers who dock a Windows laptop at the same desk every day get the most from it. Owners of Macs, or of laptops where the IT team blocks driver installs, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Drives three external monitors at once
- Wired ethernet port built in
- MicroSD slot for camera cards
- Headphone jack on the dock
- Needs DisplayLink driver installed on the laptop
- Listed for Windows laptops only
- Ethernet speed not listed
Performance notes
Video to the monitors is compressed and sent over USB by DisplayLink, then rebuilt by the driver on the laptop, so screen smoothness depends on the laptop processor and the driver version. The quoted power figure is a ceiling for the whole dock, and how it is split between the laptop and connected devices is not stated.
Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Model | A83B3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.84 pounds |
| Item dimensions l x W x h | 7.7 × 3.6 × 1.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 160 watts |
| Display output | Triple 4K@60Hz (2 HDMI + 1 DisplayPort) |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Max power | 140 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Phantom Gray |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible devices | USB C Windows Laptops |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Total number of HDMI ports | 2 |
| Total USB ports | 7 |
| Number of ports | 14 |
| Driver requirement | Latest DisplayLink driver must be installed |
Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain the Anker A83B3 dock so the monitors stay working?
The listing states that the latest DisplayLink driver must be installed. When a screen stops showing a picture after a Windows update, updating that driver is the first thing to check.
Does the Anker Prime DL7400 work with a MacBook?
The listing names USB C Windows laptops as the compatible devices and says nothing about macOS, so Mac support should not be assumed.