Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub (4K HDMI, 85W PD, USB 3.0, SD Card Reader): Full Rundown (2026)

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This Anker USB-C hub turns one USB-C port on a laptop into seven: an HDMI output that runs 4K at 60Hz, two USB-A ports, a USB-C data port, SD and microSD card slots, and a USB-C power input that passes up to 85W through to your laptop [1][2]. It's a compact, single-cable hub rather than a dock. This page is based on Anker's published specifications; we didn't find an independent lab review of this model, and we don't test hubs in-house.

Quick verdict

For a USB-C-only laptop that needs one external monitor, a couple of USB-A accessories, and a card reader, this hub covers the common gaps in one small adapter — and the 4K@60Hz HDMI output is smoother than the 4K@30Hz many cheaper hubs are limited to [1][2]. It isn't a dock: there's no Ethernet and only one video output, and the USB-C port carries data only [2].

Full specs

What stands out

• 4K at 60Hz over HDMI. Anker specifies 4K@60Hz [1][2] — smooth enough for everyday desktop work on a 4K monitor such as the LG 27US500-W. Hubs limited to 4K@30Hz feel laggy when you move windows around.
• Pass-through charging. Plug your laptop charger into the hub and it keeps charging the laptop (up to 85W) while every other port is in use [1][2].
• 5Gbps data on three ports. Both USB-A ports and the USB-C data port run at 5Gbps [2] — fine for external drives, keyboards, and webcams.
• Card readers built in. SD and microSD slots save carrying a separate reader for camera cards [2].

What to know before buying

• The USB-C port is data only. Anker notes only the HDMI port outputs video and the USB-C port is for data transfer [2]. You can't run a second monitor from it.
• One external display. If you need two monitors or wired Ethernet, look at a dock — see our USB-C hub and docking station guide.
• Bring a strong enough charger. The PD input is rated up to 100W and laptop charging up to 85W [2]; the difference is power the hub uses itself. To get the full 85W to your laptop, plug in a charger of around 100W — a smaller charger leaves less for the laptop.
• Older Anker 7-in-1 models are different. The earlier Anker 341 (A8346) hub runs HDMI at 4K@30Hz [3]. Check the listing says 4K@60Hz if refresh rate matters to you.

Who it's for

• Good fit: MacBook and other USB-C-only laptop users who want one monitor, USB-A accessories, and an SD reader through a single adapter.
• Maybe: hybrid workers who move between desks — it's small enough to travel, but a monitor with a USB-C hub (like the Dell P2725QE) removes the need for one at home.
• Skip it: if you need dual monitors, Ethernet, or Thunderbolt speeds — that's dock territory, e.g. the CalDigit TS5 Plus.

FAQ

Does this Anker hub support 4K at 60Hz? Yes, over its HDMI port [1][2].

Can the USB-C port drive a second monitor? No — Anker says the USB-C port is data only [2].

How much power does it pass through to a laptop? Up to 85W, from a USB-C charger plugged into the PD input (rated up to 100W) [2].

Does it have an Ethernet port? No. The seven connections are HDMI, two USB-A, USB-C data, SD, microSD, and the PD input [2].

Bottom line

This is a solid single-monitor travel hub: 4K@60Hz HDMI, 5Gbps ports, both card slots, and 85W pass-through charging in one small adapter. Pair it with a ~100W charger for full laptop charging, and step up to a dock if you need two screens or Ethernet.

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See also

• Best USB-C hubs and docking stations for laptops (2026)
• Cable Matters USB-C to HDMI adapter
• UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W GaN charger

Sources

1. 7-in-1 USB-C hub, 4K@60Hz HDMI, 85W charging — Anker, USB-C Hub (7-in-1) product page
2. HDMI 4K@60Hz (only HDMI outputs video; USB-C port data only), 2× USB-A 3.0 + 1× USB-C at 5Gbps, USB-C PD input up to 100W, up to 85W laptop charging, SD + TF slots, 18-month warranty — Anker's Amazon listing for the USB-C Hub (7-in-1)
3. Anker 341 (A8346) HDMI limited to 4K@30Hz — Anker, 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1) product description

The Workflow Guide publishes independent research on tech tools and gear. We do not test hubs in-house; this page is based on Anker's published specifications.