Desktop docking stations are the best way to expand your laptop’s capabilities with multiple ports, internet hookups, and additional monitors. Their one shortcoming? They’re not exactly portable. Anker’s Nano Laptop Docking Station has solved that problem — it’s a 13-in-1 docking station, but part of that is a detachable 6-in-1 travel hub. Also detachable: 20% of the Nano’s price, at least during this limited-time Amazon deal.
The port selection on the full dock is thorough. You get two HDMI outputs and one DisplayPort alongside three USB-A ports, two USB-C data ports (one at 5 Gbps and one at 10 Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5mm audio jack, and SD/TF card slots. That 10 Gbps USB-C port is the one to note for anyone moving large files regularly. Anker rates it at fast enough to transfer a 1 GB video in under two minutes, which is a credible claim given the bandwidth ceiling. The whole thing connects to your laptop through a single USB-C cable, and the included 3-foot cable hits 10 Gbps so the upstream connection isn’t a bottleneck.
Extra Monitors for Windows Setups
Triple-monitor support runs up to 4K at 60Hz on a single display, dual 2K at 60Hz across two screens, or three 1080p displays running simultaneously. Content creators, traders, and data analysts who build their workflows around screen real estate will find that range useful. One caveat to read before you buy: macOS limits external display output on multiple monitors to mirrored mode, so triple-display and independent multi-monitor configurations are strictly Windows territory for now.
Power delivery reaches 100W, which is enough to fast-charge most laptops while running all connected peripherals. Anker includes a 140W power adapter in the box to give the dock headroom under full load, which is a detail that matters when you have three monitors, a webcam, a wired keyboard, and an Ethernet cable all drawing from the same hub. A dock that starves itself under a real workload is a frustration most buyers learn about after the return window closes.
Plug and Play Across Platforms
Compatibility covers Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad, HP Spectre, and most Windows laptops with a USB-C port. Setup is plug-and-play with no drivers required, and Anker backs the dock with an 18-month warranty. The blue LED indicator strip and all ports stay dark until the upstream USB-C cable is connected to a laptop, which is a useful visual confirmation that the dock is drawing power correctly.
There’s no shortage of multi-port dock setups on the market, so the Anker Nano 13-in-1 has plenty of competition even at its limited-time Amazon price of $120. The detachable hub, however, sets it apart, because it creates a docking station that’s perfect for your desktop and your travel bag.