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Anker
PowerExpand 6-in-1 USB-C Hub

For HDMI, two USB-A ports, one SD slot and up to 85W host charging. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Choose the A83660A1 when a single HDMI display, two USB-A data connections, one full-size SD slot and host charging cover the laptop's actual needs. The decisive compromise is the one-slot card layout and a video mode that depends on the host's DP version.

Consider it for

A USB-C laptop user who needs a single HDMI monitor, two USB-A data ports, full-size SD import, audio and compatible host charging..

Look elsewhere if

Not for dual displays, microSD-only workflows without another reader, or hosts that cannot supply USB-C video and compatible PD charging.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Anker and Amazon identify the exact A83660A1/ASIN mapping.
  • HDMI, two USB-A ports, one SD slot and audio are listed together.
  • Up to 85W host charging is specified from a 100W input.

What to weigh up

  • Only one external display output is listed.
  • The maximum 4K refresh rate depends on DP 1.2 versus DP 1.4 host capability.
  • The exact model page lists SD but not microSD, and the charger is not included.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredA83660A1
Host connectorUSB-C host; video requires a compatible USB-C DP Alt Mode path
USB 3.x data portsTwo USB-A data ports, up to 10Gbps maker claim; PD socket is not data
InstallationCabled USB-C adapter; lead length is not stated in the saved source
Hub powerSeparate USB-C PD input up to 100W; compatible charger/cable not included
Host chargingUp to 85W to the host; one SD slot and no microSD slot listed

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A compact dock for display, storage cards, audio and USB-A

The PowerExpand A83660A1 brings together a single HDMI output, two USB-A data connections, one SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C power input. That mix is useful for a laptop setup that needs a wired screen, card import, wired headphones or microphone, and standard USB peripherals from one USB-C connection. Amazon's item details tie the exact ASIN to the A83660A1 code, so the model and direct tagged page are well established.

Check display support and the one-screen limit

Anker lists up to 4K at 60Hz on compatible DisplayPort 1.4 hosts and up to 4K at 30Hz on DisplayPort 1.2 hosts. The hub has one HDMI output; it is not a dual-monitor adapter. Some listed laptops cannot reach 4K/60Hz, and Anker calls out host-specific limitations, so confirm the laptop's USB-C video mode and graphics support before choosing it for a high-refresh monitor. The figure is a manufacturer specification, not an independent display test.

Understand the charging and USB-C port roles

The USB-C port takes power from a charger rated up to 100W input and can pass up to 85W to the laptop according to Anker. It is not a data port or video output. The two USB-A ports handle data at up to 10Gbps according to the maker and are not specified as charging ports. Bring a compatible USB-C charger and cable if host charging is important; Anker says these are not included with the hub.

SD reader, not a dual-slot card reader

Anker's A83660A1 page specifies one SD slot and up to 312MB/s with supported SD 4.0 cards. It does not list a microSD slot for this exact code, even though some other Anker hubs include multiple card formats. Photographers who use microSD should plan on a separate reader or verify the exact model before purchase. Real transfer speed also depends on the card, host and file workload.

Confirm the model label and compatibility

The A83660A1 code distinguishes this six-port PowerExpand from visually similar Anker hubs with Ethernet or different USB-C data ports. Check that exact code in the listing and verify the laptop appears in the current compatibility documentation. This review relies on manufacturer and product-page specifications; it includes no personal test, customer-review summary, ranking, current price or stock claim.

Confirm the power accessories and host before ordering

The exact A83660A1 page says the charger and cable are not included, so the buyer should account for both when host charging is part of the setup. Anker's input and host-output figures are distinct: the adapter accepts up to 100W and specifies up to 85W for the computer. That is a useful published ceiling, not a guarantee that every laptop negotiates the same amount. Check the current compatibility notes for the computer and bring a suitable supply. A setup that needs charging above the listed host ceiling or an included charger needs another model or a separate accessory.

Match the connector mix to the routine, not the six-in-one label

The named functions matter more than the six-in-one shorthand. A photographer importing full-size SD cards gets a documented slot, while a microSD workflow needs an additional reader. Two USB-A ports cover a keyboard, drive or other standard peripheral, but the USB-C PD input is reserved for power and cannot fill a third data-port need. Anker also says its USB-A sockets are data ports rather than device-charging outputs. Count the actual peripherals and card format before choosing this over a more narrowly focused adapter.

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Before you buy

Does the A83660A1 include Ethernet?

No Ethernet socket appears in the official six-port layout.

Can the USB-C PD socket transfer data?

No. Anker identifies it as power input, separate from the USB-A data ports.

Does this exact model read microSD cards?

The A83660A1 page lists one SD slot and does not list a microSD slot.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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