

Also, Thunderbolt 4 cables can transfer files and charge connected (and compatible) peripherals in tandem. It works without issues when you connect an external set of monitors or transferring files and documents. The best part is that it delivers an impressive performance. It sports a metallic look with grooves on the sides. The Thunderbolt 4 Mini dock brings the signature style of Anker Thunderbolt docks. You’ll need to get an adapter to use it with an HDMI or DisplayPort on a monitor. There are no HDMI or DisplayPorts connectors on this dock. But if you have the 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro (2nd gen) variant, this shouldn’t be a dealbreaker. This dock doesn’t come with dedicated slots for SD cards. The downstream port enables you to transfer files and documents, while the USB-A port gives you the flexibility of connecting peripherals like a keyboard or mouse. It includes 3 downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a USB-A port. As suggestive of its name, it comes with 5 ports. This MacBook Pro Dock weighs just around 0.5 pounds.


He doesn’t run or cycle as much as he should.The highlight of the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock is its small and compact size. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, watching sport and drinking beer. Dan has also given talks on upcoming tech trends.ĭan is completely platform agnostic, equally at home on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS and uses all four on a regular basis. As a tech pundit, Dan has also been quizzed and quoted for a wide variety places including BBC World Service and News Online, Sky News Swipe, The Sun, BBC Radios 4 and 5Live and has also been interviewed on Channel 4 News, ITV News and Sky News. He has also written a book, 1000 Life Hacks, featuring lifestyle tips and tricks across various topics including tech, parenting, fashion, home and DIY. Dan has also written for a huge amount of magazines and websites including The Big Issue, MacFormat, Maximum PC, Official PlayStation magazine and Web User. He was also part of the team that launched TechRadar where he rose to deputy editor. Based near Bath, UK, Dan stepped up to Pocket-lint from T3.com where he relaunched the UK lifestyle and technology site after a spell launching and editing Lifehacker UK. He’s a regular at tech shows like CES, Mobile World Congress (MWC) and IFA as well as other launches and events. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switchĭan Grabham is the former associate editor at Pocket-lint working across features, news and reviews and has extensive experience writing about computing, mobile and internet topics.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.
