Q1: Does Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station support DisplayLink?
A: No, Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station does not support DisplayLink.
Q2: Will Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station work with any laptop? How do I make sure my laptop works with Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station?
A: Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station works with laptops with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4, USB4 or DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery. To confirm the USB-C port function of your laptop, consult your user manual or contact your laptop's manufacturer. If your USB-C port doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode, you won't receive video output. If your USB-C port doesn't support Power Delivery, the dock will work correctly with video and data (including audio and Ethernet), but would not be able to supply charging to your laptop.
Q3: Do I need to install any drivers to use Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station?
A: No, Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station is plug-and-play, no software/driver is required.
Q4: Can I use my own USB-C cable to connect Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station to my laptop?
A: We recommend that you use the USB4 cable that comes with the dock. However, any other USB-C cable with support for USB4 and 100W Power Delivery should work.
Q5: Does Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station support USB Power Delivery (PD)?
A: Yes, it supports PD 3.0, up to 100W for laptop charging and dual 30W for iPhone/tablet charging.
Q6: What is the maximum data transfer speed on the USB ports of the Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station?
A: The maximum data transfer speed between this dock and the laptop is 40 Gbps, as the USB-C upstream port is the USB4 port, and the maximum data transfer speed between this dock and SSD/U Disk/Hard Disk is 10Gbps, as the USB-C ports on the front side are USB3.1 Gen2 ports.
Q7: Is Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station compatible with MacBook computers?
A: No, it is not compatible. We would not recommend it for MacBook owners.
Q8: What sets Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station apart from Anker 778 Docking Station?
A: Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station supports USB4 technology, while Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station supports Thunderbolt 4. In terms of ports, the 568 USB-C Docking Station has an HDMI 2.0 port with a maximum resolution of 4K@60Hz, whereas the 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station has an HDMI 2.1 port with a higher maximum resolution of 8K@30Hz. Additionally, the 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station includes a Thunderbolt 4 downstream port, which is not available on the 568 USB-C Docking Station.
Q9: What display resolution and refresh rate can Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station support?
A: The table displayed above illustrates the maximum resolutions that this dock can support. However, the actual display output may differ depending on the specifications of the host device. The supported resolution and refresh rate are influenced by three factors: firstly, whether DP 1.2 or DP 1.4 is supported; secondly, whether 2 lanes or 4 lanes are being utilized; and lastly, whether the laptop supports DSC.
| OS | DisplayPort 1.4 | HDMI 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows OS | DP 1.4 | ||
| Single Monitor | 8K@30Hz | / | 4K@60Hz |
| / | 8K@30Hz | 4K@60Hz | |
| Dual Monitors | 4K@60Hz | 4K@60Hz | / |
| / | 4K@60Hz | 4K@60Hz | |
| Three Monitors | 4K@30Hz | 4K@30Hz | 4K@30Hz |
If you have any further questions, please contact Anker Customer Support for assistance if you have any further questions.
