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Anker 564 Review 2026 - Triple Display USB-C Dock

7.2 Very Good
Adrian Cel By Adrian Cel

The Anker 564 USB-C Docking Station is a 10-in-1 DisplayLink dock aimed at MacBook owners who want more monitors than a normal USB-C hub can drive. It connects to the laptop over USB-C, ships with a 180W power adapter, and can deliver up to 100W to the host through its upstream USB-C connection. The display side is the reason to consider it: two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort can run up to three external displays, with Anker's FAQ rating triple display mode at up to 4K@60Hz when the host supports DisplayPort 1.4. Unlike a driverless MST hub, the 564 uses DisplayLink software so macOS can extend across multiple external monitors instead of mirroring them. You also get a 30W USB-C 5Gbps charging and data port, one 5Gbps USB-A port with 7.5W charging, two USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Amazon currently lists ASIN B0BNZ5V34J with a 4.4-star rating from about 30 reviews, so the feedback pool is still small. The dock makes sense when you specifically need a MacBook-friendly triple-monitor desk setup and accept the DisplayLink driver trade-off.

Best Anker USB-C dock for triple MacBook displays

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Triple external display support gives MacBook users a way around normal USB-C MST limits
  • DisplayLink can provide separate extended desktops on macOS instead of mirrored external screens
  • Up to 100W laptop charging with a 180W power adapter included
  • 30W USB-C port can charge a phone or tablet while the dock powers the laptop
  • Two HDMI ports plus DisplayPort make monitor matching easier than single-output adapters
  • Gigabit Ethernet and 3.5mm audio cover common desk needs

What Could Be Better

  • DisplayLink driver and macOS Screen Recording permission are required for the main multi-monitor benefit

    Workaround: Install the current DisplayLink Manager from Synaptics before setup. On macOS, grant Screen Recording permission, then reconnect the dock.

  • It is a USB-C dock rather than a Thunderbolt dock, so high-bandwidth storage and displays share a narrower host link

    Workaround: Connect fast NVMe drives, capture cards, or latency-sensitive devices directly to the laptop or use a Thunderbolt dock.

  • Two downstream USB-A ports are only USB 2.0

    Workaround: Use the 5Gbps USB-C or 5Gbps USB-A port for storage. Save the USB 2.0 ports for keyboards, mice, receivers, or printers.

  • No SD or microSD card reader

    Workaround: Add a separate USB card reader if photo or video ingest is part of your desk setup.

  • Amazon feedback is positive but based on a small review count

    Workaround: Buy from a retailer with easy returns if you are sensitive to DisplayLink compatibility or sleep-wake behavior.

Display Support

Max Displays: 3
1 display (Single 4K@60Hz through either HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort on a compatible host.)
3840x2160 @ 60Hz
2 displays (Dual external display setup using two of the dock's HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. DisplayLink software is required for MacBook extended-display behavior.)
3840x2160 @ 60Hz
3 displays (Anker's FAQ says the dock can support three external monitors through two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort at up to 4K@60Hz if the host supports DP 1.4. With DP 1.2 hosts, the first HDMI port is limited to 4K@30Hz.)
3840x2160 @ 60Hz

Ports & Connectivity

USB Ports

1x USB-C 3.2 30W
1x USB-A 3.2 7.5W
2x USB-A 2.0

Video Outputs

2x HDMI 2.0 / up to 4K@60Hz
1x DisplayPort up to 4K@60Hz

Network

1x Ethernet (1 Gbps)

Audio

1x 3.5mm combo

Full Specifications

General
Manufacturer Anker
Model A83A5
Release Date 2023-05
MSRP $179.99
Connectivity
Host Connection USB-C
Max Data Rate 10 Gbps
Driver Required DisplayLink
Display Output
Max Displays 3
1x Display 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Single 4K@60Hz through either HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort on a compatible host.)
2x Display 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Dual external display setup using two of the dock's HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. DisplayLink software is required for MacBook extended-display behavior.)
3x Display 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Anker's FAQ says the dock can support three external monitors through two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort at up to 4K@60Hz if the host supports DP 1.4. With DP 1.2 hosts, the first HDMI port is limited to 4K@30Hz.)
Ports (7+ total)
USB-C 3.2 1x (30W)
USB-A 3.2 1x (7.5W)
USB-A 2.0 2x
HDMI 2.0 / up to 4K@60Hz 2x
DisplayPort up to 4K@60Hz 1x
Ethernet (RJ45) 1x 1 Gbps
Audio (3.5mm-combo) 1x
Power
Power Input DC-barrel
Laptop Charging Up to 100W

Compatibility

Windows (10+)

Supported on Windows 10 and 11 laptops with a full-function USB-C port. Install DisplayLink software for the DisplayLink outputs.

macOS (10.14+)

Supported on Intel and Apple Silicon MacBooks with DisplayLink Manager installed. Screen Recording permission is required for extended multi-display output.

ChromeOS

Anker's support article lists ChromeOS compatibility when the laptop has a full-function USB-C port.

Known Issues

Laptop USB-C ports without display output

Display output unsupported

Mac without DisplayLink Manager permission

Extended displays fail or stay blank

Gaming and protected-video workflows

DisplayLink is not ideal

7.2 /10

Our Verdict

Very Good

The Anker 564 is basically Anker's answer to the MacBook multi-monitor problem. It is more capable for external displays than a plain USB-C MST hub because DisplayLink lets base Apple Silicon MacBooks use separate extended screens. That is the win. The cost is that this is still a USB-C dock, not a Thunderbolt dock, and its extra monitors depend on software compression. DisplayLink is fine for office work, browser windows, email, dashboards, and spreadsheets. It is a poor fit for gaming, color critical video work, or HDCP protected streaming on every screen. The rest of the hardware is practical rather than premium. The 100W laptop charging and 30W front USB-C charging port are genuinely useful, the included 180W adapter gives the dock enough power overhead, and Gigabit Ethernet plus audio cover the basics. The weaker spots are the two USB 2.0 ports, the lack of SD or microSD readers, and the thin Amazon review sample. There is also one oddity in Anker's support copy: one article says 3840x2610, while the product parameter table and FAQ use 3840x2160 class 4K. I would treat the latter as the usable spec. Buy the Anker 564 for a MacBook or Windows laptop desk where three productivity monitors matter more than native Thunderbolt bandwidth. Skip it if you want driver-free dual 4K@60Hz, faster storage bandwidth, or a dock with more tested long-term feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Anker 564 support three monitors?
Yes. Anker says the 564 can connect three external monitors through two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort. The FAQ rates triple display at up to 4K@60Hz if the host device supports DP 1.4. DisplayLink software is required for the full extended-display behavior.
Does the Anker 564 work with M1, M2, M3, or M4 MacBooks?
Yes, the Anker 564 is designed to work with MacBooks and uses DisplayLink to bypass normal macOS USB-C MST limitations. Install DisplayLink Manager and enable Screen Recording permission in macOS. Without those steps, the extra displays may not work.
Is the Anker 564 a Thunderbolt dock?
No. It is a USB-C DisplayLink docking station. It can add multiple displays, but it does not provide native Thunderbolt bandwidth or a driver-free Thunderbolt display path.
Can the Anker 564 charge my laptop?
Yes. Anker lists up to 100W laptop charging through the upstream USB-C port. The dock uses an included 180W AC adapter and also has a 30W USB-C port for charging another device.
Do I need drivers for the Anker 564?
Yes. Anker's FAQ says to install the DisplayLink driver from support.displaylink.com. On macOS, you also need to grant Screen Recording permission to DisplayLink Manager.

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