Anker 575 USB-C Dock 13-in-1

Anker 575: The 13-in-1 Dock That Actually Covers Everything

At ₹8,499–9,499 on Amazon India, the Anker 575 sits in a tricky price band — too expensive to be an impulse buy, but cheap enough that people don't research it properly. Let me save you the confusion.

What Works

The 85W power delivery pass-through is the headline feature, and it actually delivers. I've run it with a Dell XPS 15 and a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon — both charged reliably while I had two external monitors, wired Ethernet, and a USB keyboard and mouse connected simultaneously.

Thirteen ports sounds like marketing fluff, but the spread is genuinely useful: two HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort, two USB-A 3.0, one USB-A 2.0, two USB-C (one with 60W charging), SD + MicroSD card slots, 3.5mm audio, and Gigabit Ethernet. That covers the majority of professional desk setups without needing anything extra.

Build quality is solid — rubberized base, no flex on the ports, cable length is adequate at about 25cm.

What Doesn't

The two HDMI ports are limited to 4K@30Hz each. If you're doing video editing or just prefer fluid desktop scrolling at 60Hz, you need to use the DisplayPort output for at least one monitor. This trips up buyers who assume both HDMI ports are equal.

The 85W pass-through sounds great until you realize most 15-inch gaming laptops want 120–180W to charge under load. The Anker 575 will keep your laptop alive but won't top it up quickly during heavy sessions. For thin-and-light ultrabooks, 85W is perfectly fine.

Also, this dock does not work with iPads or older Android phones that lack DP Alt Mode. Verify your laptop supports USB-C DisplayPort output before buying.

India Availability and Value

Available on Amazon India at ₹8,499–9,499 depending on sales. Flipkart occasionally lists it slightly higher. I haven't seen it at MDComputers or PrimeABGB directly, so grey-market import is the likely channel — verify the seller, because warranty support for Anker in India runs through their local service partners, not Anker directly. GST is included in the Amazon listed price.

At this price against Indian alternatives like the Portronics Mport or Zebronics multi-port hubs, the Anker 575 wins on port count and build quality. The Satechi Pro Hub Max (reviewed here) competes at a higher price point with better Mac compatibility.

Who Should Buy This

Ultrabook and mid-range laptop users — ThinkPad, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Asus ZenBook — who want a single-cable desk setup with two external monitors. Remote workers in metros where Amazon delivery is fast. Anyone replacing three or four individual adapters and a USB hub.

Who Should Skip This

Gaming laptop users — your 150W+ charger does what the Anker 575 can't. Mac Studio or Mac mini users who already have USB-A ports and don't need the dock paradigm. Budget buyers who only need USB-A expansion — the Zebronics ZEB-HB4002C does that for under ₹600.