# Anker A8388 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station

Anker A8388 is an 11-in-1 USB-C docking station with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, card readers, Ethernet and pass-through charging. It suits laptop users who want multiple connections from one USB-C port, but display modes and charging depend on the host and an external charger.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Anker
- Model: A8388
- Category: Computers > Computer Accessories > Docks & Hubs
- Price: 37.99 GBP
- Previous price: 54.99 GBP
- Discount: 31%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:56:33.980Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 37346

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## At a glance

- Provides HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs alongside USB, Ethernet, audio and memory-card connections.
- The listing describes dual-display output, with different maximum modes depending on laptop DisplayPort revision.
- Up to 85W pass-through charging is claimed, but the charger is not included.
- USB-C and USB-A ports marked for data transfer do not provide display output, according to the listing.

## Pros

- A broad mix of connections can reduce the need for separate laptop adapters.
- HDMI and DisplayPort give compatible laptops two external display connections.
- The stated compact dimensions and low listed weight support carrying it between work locations.

## Cons

- The stated dual-display resolution is lower with a DP 1.2 laptop than with DP 1.4.
- Pass-through charging requires a separate charger, and customer feedback reports inconsistent charging experiences.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Anker
- Model: A8388
- Port count: 11
### Connectivity and performance
- USB port count: 4
- Data transfer rate: 10 Gigabits Per Second
- Hardware interfaces: Ethernet, HDMI, MicroSD, USB 2.0, USB Type C
- Listed features: Fast data transfer, Multi-monitor display, Cargo passthrough
### Display and power
- Dual-display output claim: Simply connect to the DisplayPort and HDMI port to enjoy crystal clear streaming or mirroring over 2 displays at up to 2K at 60Hz with a DP 1.4 laptop or 1080p at 60Hz with a DP 1.2 laptop.
- Pass-through charging claim: Supports pass-through charging up to 85W, so you can turn on your laptop and access the other features of the hub at the same time. Note: A charger is required for pass-through charging \(not included\).
- Output limitation: The hub only supports image output via the HDMI and DisplayPort ports. Image output via the USB-C ports is not possible.
### Compatibility
- Compatible devices: Laptops, Monitors
- Operating systems: macOS, iPad OS
- Minimum listed operating system versions: Mac OS 14 Sonoma, iPadOS 17
### Construction and dimensions
- Colour: gray
- Enclosure material: Aluminum
- Dimensions: 13.7L x 5.7W x 1.4H centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.3 Pounds

## Before you buy

- Display behaviour depends on the laptop: the listing says Windows laptops can show different content across screens, while MacBooks mirror the two external displays. It also gives different output limits for DP 1.4 and DP 1.2 hosts. The title says 4K HDMI and DP, but the detailed display claim specifies up to 2K at 60Hz with DP 1.4 or 1080p at 60Hz with DP 1.2. Charging is claimed up to 85W in the feature text, while a product highlight states 85W Max PD and a separate port description identifies a 100W USB-C Power Delivery input. Treat the output and power figures as inconsistent listing details and confirm the mode and host compatibility for your setup.

## A good fit for

- Laptop users who need Ethernet, USB, audio and card-reader connections through one USB-C hub.
- Buyers whose laptop supports the stated HDMI and DisplayPort dual-monitor modes.
- Travellers who want a compact multiport adapter and can carry a separate charger when using pass-through power.

## Less suited to

- Users who need guaranteed 4K dual-display output based on the title alone.
- MacBook users who need different content on each of two external monitors, as the listing describes mirroring on the external screens.
- Anyone who needs charging without supplying a compatible external charger.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the hub as compact, easy to use and convenient to travel with, with users appreciating its range of ports and some reporting successful connection to two large monitors. Charging reports are mixed, which matters if you plan to rely on the stated up-to-85W pass-through feature. The aggregate ratings are broadly positive, but they do not establish that the dock will suit every laptop or charging setup.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the build as solid and the hub as compact and portable.
- Positive themes: Feedback appreciates the variety of ports and ease of use.
- Mixed feedback: Charging feedback is mixed, with some customers able to charge laptops and others reporting charging problems.
- Mixed feedback: Compatibility feedback is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can this dock connect two external monitors?
The listing describes using HDMI and DisplayPort together. It claims up to 2K at 60Hz with a DP 1.4 laptop or 1080p at 60Hz with a DP 1.2 laptop. Confirm your laptop's supported display modes.
### Can the two external screens show different content?
The listing says Windows laptops can show different content across multiple screens. For MacBooks, it describes the two external monitors mirroring one another.
### Does the dock charge a laptop?
Pass-through charging is claimed up to 85W and requires a separate charger, which is not included. Customer feedback on charging is mixed, and the listing has inconsistent power descriptions.
### Do the USB-C ports support video output?
No. The listing states that image output is available through HDMI and DisplayPort only, not through the hub's USB-C ports.

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## Images

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