The verdict
The Anker 553 is the portable pick. $90 hub-format dock for users who don't need 18 ports — adequate for a single laptop dock setup at home + travel. Trade-off is fewer ports and lower display support.
Anker 553 USB-C Hub
Strengths
- +$90 — cheapest USB-C dock with TB4 passthrough
- +8 ports cover essential needs
- +Compact + portable
- +Anker brand support and warranty
Watch-outs
- −Only 85W passthrough vs full TB4 docks
- −No dedicated ethernet at 2.5GbE
- −Single 4K display max
How it compares
Cheapest pick. Portable form factor. Fewer ports than CalDigit / OWC / Anker 777.
Who this is for
At a glance: remote workers and travelers who dock at home and need a portable backup.
Why you’d buy the Anker 553 USB-C Hub
- $90 — cheapest USB-C dock with TB4 passthrough.
- 8 ports cover essential needs.
- Compact + portable.
Why you’d skip it
- Only 85W passthrough vs full TB4 docks.
- No dedicated ethernet at 2.5GbE.
- Single 4K display max.
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
