Anker Prime DL7400 docking station ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Prime DL7400 is available now for $299 on Amazon.
It's a desktop hub for Windows or Macs that can handle three displays (one at 8K) and 140W upstream power.
It doesn't support Linux or ChromeOS, is expensive, and very bulky. $299.99 at Amazon
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As the number of ports manufacturers want to put on devices decreases, docking stations have stepped in to fill the gap. They come in all sizes, from tiny to big.
But there's also a third category: the monster docking stations that shout "there's no kill like overkill". These setups typically feature cutting edge hardware or are built with a high level of redundancy and future-proofing.
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That's exactly what the Anker Prime DL7400 docking station is designed for: the highest of high-end setups, and folks who positively never want to be lacking in port connections.
Note that my review unit here is a special-edition Black Myth: Wukong branded unit (an action role-playing game) that is otherwise functionally identical to the standard DL7400.
First things first: this thing is huge. It's got a size (7.68 × 3.62 × 1.85 in/195 × 92 × 47 mm) and weight (1.84 lbs/834 g) that gives it some definite presence. This docking station doesn't just need a desk, it demands one!
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