Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 vs Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 ($50) vs Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station ($299.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right usb hub.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 | Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $299.99 |
| Weight | 103g | 636g |
| Ports | 8 | 2 HDMI, 2 USB-C 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 5Gbps, 2 USB 2.0, RJ45, audio, SD and microSD |
| HDMI | 4K@30Hz | — |
| Power Delivery | 100W | — |
| USB-A | 3x USB 3.0 | — |
| Card Reader | SD + microSD | — |
| Weight | 103g | ~636g (approx, dock only, from a review; Baseus publishes none, and the 180W adapter is extra) |
| Power | — | 180W GaN adapter included, 160W total output |
| Wireless | — | Retractable 25W Qi2.2 pad |
| Video | — | Dual 4K, 4K at 120Hz HDMI |
Pros & Cons
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1
- 100W power delivery charges MacBook Pro
- 4K HDMI handles external monitor connection
- 8 ports in 103g is remarkable density
- 4K@30Hz not 60Hz — video editing limitation
- Single USB-C input creates single point of failure
- Aluminum body gets warm under load
Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station
- Fifteen ports and Qi2.2 charging in one dock
- 160W total output covers a laptop plus three devices
- Active cooling and a status display
- $299.99
- Baseus publishes no weight, so 636g is approximate and excludes the 180W adapter
- Aimed at Windows laptops, MacBook display support is limited
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 is the better value at $50. Both are part of our curated usb hub index — tap through to check current pricing.
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