Anker has revealed the Nano Docking Station (13-in-1, Triple Display, Built-In Removable Hub), a dual-form desktop dock and detachable hub designed for people who constantly switch between a fixed setup and on-the-go work. The name is a bit of a mouthful, but the standout feature certainly caught our eye.
Arriving as one of Anker’s most flexible docking designs yet, the $149 Nano Dock combines a full 13-in-1 desktop station with a very handy 6-port portable hub that snaps in and out at the push of a button. This means you only need to buy one hub, and it’ll help out in multiple scenarios.
The main dock stays fully functional even when the hub is removed, so you can leave your cables in place and take only the small hub with you when you move away from your desk.
The setup also includes a slim power adapter that keeps the entire workspace cleaner and more compact. A soft blue light strip runs across the dock to show when it is powered, connected and actively linked to your laptop, adding a subtle, neat cue to the desk without being distracting.
Support is available for a wide range of USB-C laptops running Windows 10 or 11 and macOS 13.5 and above, although Anker notes that some laptop layouts may have ports positioned too closely for the hub to sit flush.
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Display options depend on how you plan to use it. At a desk, the main dock can drive a triple-screen workstation through its HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, while the removable hub can handle a single external display when you are working away from your main setup. MacOS users should note that external monitors will mirror each other due to OS limitations, and only the HDMI or DisplayPort ports support video output.
Plenty of connectivity options
Connectivity is one of the Nano Dock’s main draws. The dock includes a USB-C upstream port, two USB-C data ports, three USB-A data ports, dual HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, an audio jack, SD and TF card readers and a DC input port. The detachable hub carries its own set of essential ports for access while travelling.
Power delivery reaches up to 100W to the laptop, while USB-C data transfers can hit speeds up to 10 Gbps. The included power adapter supports up to 140W input, which keeps the entire dock stable even with multiple devices connected at once.
Anker clearly wants this system to blur the line between a fixed workstation and a portable setup, and if the detachable hub proves as smooth in daily use as it looks on paper, the Nano Dock could become one of the more versatile docking ecosystems available right now.
