Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station
- 13 ports in one dock
- 3 external displays: 2 HDMI plus 1 DisplayPort
- Identical image on Macs across external monitors
- 100W max power delivery to the laptop
- 10 Gbps USB-C, 3 USB-A ports
- SD and TF slots, Ethernet and audio
- 3.74 x 1.57 x 5.51 in body
- 18 month warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable home office dock for USB-C Windows laptops that need three screens, wired network and laptop charging from one cable. On a Mac the external screens all show the same image.
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ASIN: B0FCLC1RMMModel: A83C3Category: Laptop Docking Stations
Overview
Home office desks with a Windows laptop and several monitors are what the Anker Nano dock serves, turning one USB-C cable into display, network and accessory connections. It runs from wall power and charges the laptop while driving the screens.
Driving three monitors from one cable is the strength on Windows laptops with full function USB-C or Thunderbolt. Mac users lose that, since macOS shows the same picture on every external display. Port speeds beyond the main USB-C figure are not spelled out.
Who it's for
Windows laptop users who move between desk and travel can plug one cable in and get screens, network and power. MacBook owners after extended desktops across monitors will be disappointed by mirrored output.
Pros and cons
- Three external displays on Windows
- Up to 100W charging to the laptop
- SD and TF card readers
- Wired Ethernet port
- Mac displays limited to identical images
- Needs full function USB-C on the laptop
- Resolution and refresh limits not listed
Performance notes
Display output depends on the laptop's USB-C port carrying video, so a charge only port will not drive screens. On Windows each monitor can show its own content, while macOS mirrors them. Charging through the dock is capped at its rated output, so a laptop drawing more than that charges more slowly under load.
Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Model | A83C3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item dimensions l x W x h | 3.7 × 1.6 × 5.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Display outputs | 2 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power delivery | 100W max |
| Input voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Max displays | 3 |
| Total number of HDMI ports | 2 |
| Total USB ports | 5 |
| Number of ports | 13 |
| USB ports | 10 Gbps USB-C, 3 USB-A |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Audio | Yes |
| Card reader | SD, TF |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Anker A83C3 work with a laptop that has a charge only USB-C port?
No. Anker lists full function USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 laptops; a port without video and data support will not run the displays.
Which laptops does Anker list for the A83C3 dock?
Full function USB-C or Thunderbolt Lenovo, HP and Dell laptops, plus MacBooks, where the external displays show identical content.
Does the Anker A83C3 need its own power supply?
The listing gives a 120 V AC input, so it runs from wall power.
What resolution can the Anker A83C3 output?
The listing does not give resolution or refresh rates per port, so check Anker's spec page before connecting high resolution screens.