Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 vs Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 ($50) vs Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station ($129.99) — 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 UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $129.99 |
| Weight | 103g | 257g |
| Ports | 8 | — |
| HDMI | 4K@30Hz | — |
| Power Delivery | 100W | — |
| USB-A | 3x USB 3.0 | — |
| Card Reader | SD + microSD | — |
| Weight | 103g | 257g (Baseus spec) |
| USB | — | 3 USB 3.0 at 5Gbps, 2 USB 2.0 |
| Network | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Card readers | — | SD and TF, up to 104MB/s (one card at a time) |
| Size | — | 8.7 x 3.7 x 15.3 cm |
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 UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station
- Seventeen ports and triple display for $129.99
- Includes the cable and 12V power supply
- 257g body
- Card readers work one card at a time
- Baseus's US page gives few video specs
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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