Our take
The Anker 565 is a broad USB-C workstation hub for a laptop that needs display outputs, wired networking, card readers and data ports together. Its strongest trade-offs are operating-system display behavior, DP-version limits for dual screens and an 85W maximum laptop output from the separate 100W input.
A USB-C laptop workstation needing display, wired network and card-reader connections, where the host supports PD and DP Alt Mode and the 85W charge ceiling is adequate..
It is not for a host without USB-C PD and DP Alt Mode, a Mac workflow requiring independent extended screens, or a laptop that needs more than 85W through the hub.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- Amazon and Anker identify model A8388 and the exact B09Q3LJMFT product page.
- It combines HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, both card formats and combo audio.
- Anker specifies the 100W input and up-to-85W host output separately.
What to weigh up
- Two external displays have lower mode limits than a single display.
- Anker says MacBook external displays mirror one another.
- The charger is not included, and two USB-A ports are only USB 2.0.
Specifications and exact model details
The key details
| Model covered | A8388 |
|---|---|
| Host connector | USB-C host connection; the computer must support USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode. |
| USB 3.x data ports | Two USB 3.x data ports (one USB-A and one USB-C at 10Gbps) plus two USB-A 2.0 ports at 480Mbps. |
| Installation | Desktop laptop hub with HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/microSD and combo audio. |
| Hub power | USB-C PD input up to 100W; charger is not included. |
| Host charging | Up to 85W laptop output; dual-display resolution and Mac mirroring depend on host and OS. |
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
Build a desk setup around the documented port mix
The 565 combines HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD readers, combo audio and four USB data ports. This can reduce separate adapters for a laptop that moves between a desk monitor, wired network and card transfers. The host must support both USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode; a USB-C-shaped socket alone is not enough. Check the computer's specifications before treating the hub's display and charging features as available.
Plan screen resolution around one display or two
Anker lists each video output up to 4K/60Hz for a supported single display. When HDMI and DisplayPort are both used, Amazon's description specifies up to 2K/60Hz on a DP 1.4 host or 1080p/60Hz on DP 1.2. Anker also says Windows laptops can show different content on the external screens, while MacBook external displays mirror. If two monitors are the reason to choose this model, verify the host's DP version and the OS behavior first.
Separate laptop charging input from delivered power
The hub accepts up to 100W at its PD input and Anker rates host output up to 85W. A USB-C charger is needed for pass-through and is not included in the listed package. The data USB-A and USB-C ports are described as data-only, so they are not alternate charging outlets. Compare the 85W ceiling with the laptop's requirements and allow for the fact that the published limit is not a guarantee of a specific rate under every workload.
Reserve the fast ports for drives and use USB 2.0 for routine devices
One USB-A port and the USB-C data port are listed at 10Gbps; the other two USB-A sockets are USB 2.0 at 480Mbps. That mix can leave keyboards and low-bandwidth accessories on the slower ports while faster storage uses the 10Gbps connections. These are interface ratings rather than simultaneous performance results, and attached devices share the upstream link. The USB-C data socket does not carry video; connect displays through HDMI or DisplayPort.
Check the exact ASIN and model before ordering
Amazon identifies B09Q3LJMFT as the Anker 565 and prints model A8388; Anker's product and support pages document the same eleven-port family. This supports the tagged direct link, although no featured offer was displayed during inspection. The review relies on manufacturer specifications and product identity fields. It does not report personal testing, current price, inventory, sales or buyer-review consensus. Confirm the A8388 model text and port diagram on the selected page.
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Before you buy
Can both external monitors show separate content on a MacBook?
Anker says external displays mirror one another on MacBook.
How much power reaches the laptop?
Anker rates up to 85W output from a 100W PD input.
Are all four data ports USB 3.x?
No. Two are 10Gbps USB 3.x ports and two USB-A sockets are USB 2.0 at 480Mbps.
Does the USB-C data port connect a monitor?
No. It is data-only; use HDMI or DisplayPort for video.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
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.
- Anker official 565 A8388 product page and support listing ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- Anker official 565 page: model, port map, video, power and operating-system behavior ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- Anker support product record for A8388 host requirements and port list ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- Amazon page identifies ASIN B09Q3LJMFT as Anker 565 model A8388; no featured offer was displayed during inspection ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 5, 2026.
- Amazon US model listing checked October 5, 2026; current condition, price, and availability are confirmed by the seller.
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