Anker 555 vs 565: choose the ports you need
A8383 and A8388 compared by display outputs, USB-A speeds and laptop charging, with the Mac display limitation kept in view.
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| Spec | Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) | Anker 565 USB-C Hub (11-in-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Display outputs | 1 HDMI; advertised up to 4K at 60Hz. [1] | 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort. The US specification lists 4K at 60Hz without giving a dual-display limit. [2] |
| USB-A data ports | 2 ports, each rated up to 10Gbps. [1] | 1 port rated up to 10Gbps; 2 ports rated up to 480Mbps. [2] |
| USB-C data port | 1 port rated up to 10Gbps; no video output or peripheral charging. [1] | 1 port rated up to 10Gbps; no video output or peripheral charging. [2] |
| Power Delivery | Up to 100W input and 85W to the laptop; charger not included. [1] | 100W input and up to 85W to the laptop; charger required separately. [2][3] |
| Other connections | Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD. [1] | Gigabit Ethernet, SD, microSD and a combo audio jack. [2] |
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Which one should you get?
Two fast USB-A storage connections: start by checking the 555
The extra USB-A socket on the 565 does not add another 10Gbps port. This is a port-layout choice, not a measured transfer-speed win; simultaneous throughput has not been tested.
A DisplayPort monitor or audio jack: investigate the 565
These connections may avoid an extra adapter. Verify your laptop port and the exact display mode before ordering.
Two different external desktops on a Mac: do not select the 565 for that goal
Anker says its two external displays show the same content on MacBooks. Its Windows display modes include separate content, subject to the host and display requirements.
Limits of this comparison
- Dual-display resolution needs a separate check: the UK A8388 page specifies up to 2K at 60Hz for a DP 1.4 laptop, or 1080p at 60Hz for DP 1.2. This is regional documentation, not verification of a US hardware revision. Ask Anker to confirm the limit for the unit you will buy.
- The 555 US page uses a 100W pass-through headline, while its detailed specification and power notes distinguish 100W input from 85W laptop output. Use the detailed limit, not the headline, when checking charging needs.
- An advertised maximum is not a compatibility guarantee. Your exact laptop, operating system, port, display and cables have not been checked here. Hardware revisions are not independently identified.
- No hands-on testing: sustained throughput, heat, reliability and real charging behavior are unmeasured. Prices, stock, shipping and returns are not tracked in this comparison.
Sources
- Anker US — 555, model A8383: specifications and power notes (US, checked 2026-10-27)
- Anker US — 565, model A8388: specifications and supported display modes (US, checked 2026-10-27)
- Anker UK — A8388: conditional display limits and charger note (UK, checked 2026-10-27)