Description
Determining Your DisplayPort (DP) Version:
The version of DP on your laptop, computer, or tablet directly determines the actual resolution when connecting to external monitors using the Anker hub. There are three simple ways to find out which version of DP your device has.
1. Ask your device manufacturer or seller directly.
2. If you’re using a Windows device, you can tell which version of DP you have by checking your CPU generation.
- DP version 1.2 if your CPU is Intel generation 10 or earlier.
- DP version 1.4 if your CPU is Intel generation 11 or later.
- DP version 1.4 if you’re using a workstation laptop with an NVIDIA GPU.
Don’t know how to find your CPU generation? Simply go to This PC (or My Computer) > Properties and look for the number (shown in bold and underlined below):
Processer: Intel(R) Core i7-8850H CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59Ghz
3. If you’re using a MacBook, iMac, or iPad, you can find your DP version from the list below:
DP 1.4:
iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017 and later), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, 2020), MacBook Air (2020), MacBook Air (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 and later), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017 and later), and iMac Pro (2017 and later)
DP 1.2:
iPad Air (4th generation), MacBook Air (2018 and later), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 and later), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016), iMac (non-Retina, 21.5‑inch, 2017), and Mac mini (2018)
Dual-Monitor Display
Extend your laptop’s display to two external monitors in 2K via the DisplayPort and the HDMI port.
Universal SD Card Compatibility
The SD and microSD card slots support virtually all SD card formats for seamless access to photos and other media files.
Compact and Lightweight
At just over half an inch thick, and weighing less than 5 ounces, PowerExpand can easily be taken anywhere. Use the included travel pouch to protect from scratches while on the go.
Model Number: A8385
PowerExpand 11-in-1 USB-C PD Hub
The USB-C Hub with Huge Functionality
All The Ports You Need
Get access to pass-through charging, display media to up to 2 monitors in high definition, transfer files at high speed, connect USB devices, connect to the internet, listen to audio, and retrieve data from SD/microSD cards.
Upgrade Your Display
Instead of trying to manage all of your apps on a single laptop screen, why not connect to two external monitors via the DisplayPort and the HDMI port to enjoy the convenience of a larger, extended display.
Power Delivery Pass-Through Charging
Plug PowerExpand into your laptop’s USB-C port and then connect a USB-C wall charger to the Power Delivery input port to get up to 85W of pass-through charging power.
Access Files at Speed
Transfer movies, photos, and music at speeds of up to 5 Gbps via the USB-C and USB-A 3.0 data ports. The hub is also equipped with SD and microSD card slots that support virtually all SD card formats for seamless access to photos and other media files.
Consistent Connection
Use the Ethernet port to access stable wired internet connections of up to 1 Gbps.
Audio Connectivity
Use the 3.5 mm AUX port to connect your headphones or speakers.
Compatible Devices:
MacBook / MacBook Pro (2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017), MacBook Air (2020 / 2019 / 2018), iPad Pro (2020 / 2019 / 2018), XPS (13 inch / 15 inch), Yoga 720, ThinkPad X1, Spectre Folio, SF314, Pixelbook (2019 / 2018 / 2017)
Incompatible Devices:
Nintendo Switch, USB SuperDrive
Not compatible with phones
Supported Systems:
Windows 10, 8, 7, macOS X 10.6 or later, iPadOS or later.
Note
Supports up to 100W (minus 15W for operation) pass-through charging so you can power up a 15” MacBook Pro at full speed—all while accessing the hub’s other functions. (Charger not included)
This hub can not support 4K@60Hz display with Surface Pro 7 / 930QCG / Spectre X360 laptops since they are not compatible with Display Stream Compression (DSC).
The USB-A and USB-C data ports do not support media display or charging.
Charger and cable not included.
If your laptop supports DP 1.4, the maximum resolution is 4K@60Hz for a single monitor, and 2K@60Hz for dual monitors.
(For 4K@60Hz, devices such as the MacBook Pro with M1 chip may not have any media display output. If that’s the case, change your laptop’s output settings to 4K@30Hz)
If your laptop supports DP 1.2, the maximum resolution is 4K@30Hz for a single monitor, and 1080p@60Hz for dual monitors.