Main trade-off
UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
An external 240W supply remains part of the setup, and internal storage stays at the desk. The 8TB figure is slot capacity. Confirm included storage with the seller.
Head-to-head
UGREEN Maxidok U716 vs Anker Prime TB5: UGREEN adds an SSD bay, Anker removes the separate power brick
The short answer
UGREEN can house internal NVMe storage, while Anker integrates its power supply. Choose UGREEN if a compatible separately planned SSD should live in the dock. Choose Anker if placing a separate power brick is the real problem and the existing external storage setup already works. Both need compatible hosts and display checks. Anker’s HDMI and DisplayPort cannot operate together, so two screens still require the right TB route.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Count the boxes you are actually trying to remove
UGREEN can hide a compatible SSD inside the dock, but its external power supply still needs a place. Anker puts the supply inside and leaves storage external. For a shallow desk with no safe spot for a power brick, Anker may solve the bigger inconvenience. For a fixed workspace where the power adapter already fits under the desk, UGREEN can remove a loose drive enclosure instead. Neither choice removes the AC cable or the need for ventilation. If the portable drive must travel, keeping it external may be useful rather than clutter. Sketch the whole setup before choosing the more integrated-looking product.
What this is based on
Documented UGREEN internal drive bay plus external 240W supply versus Anker integrated supply and no SSD bay. Bounded physical-layout consequence, not a measured footprint or thermal claim.
Main trade-off
Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
No internal SSD bay. HDMI and DP are mutually exclusive, and the two front C charging ports share 45W.
UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Choose it for
- You want a compatible NVMe drive inside the dock, with exact drive inclusion confirmed and a separate backup planned.
- A DisplayPort screen and the two TB branches cover the video layout, and the external power supply has a safe place.
- Main trade-off
- An external 240W supply remains part of the setup, and internal storage stays at the desk. The 8TB figure is slot capacity. Confirm included storage with the seller.
Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- Choose it for
- A separate dock power brick is awkward to place, and you can keep the dock itself ventilated near an AC outlet.
- One monitor can use HDMI or DisplayPort while another uses a compatible TB video route.
- Main trade-off
- No internal SSD bay. HDMI and DP are mutually exclusive, and the two front C charging ports share 45W.
About this comparison
UGREEN U716 vs Anker Prime A83B5 for a small desk, local storage and existing monitors. Compare the boxes, cables and shared charging budgets.
Both provide two downstream TB5 branches, 2.5GbE and 140W host charging. Buyers seeking a tidier full desktop dock must choose which surrounding box to eliminate.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
The separate power brick is the main placement problem
Anker puts its supply inside the dock, with ventilation still required.
- UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Caution
- Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- Better fit
Working storage should stay inside the dock
UGREEN has an NVMe slot, requiring a compatible drive and backup plan.
- UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Better fit
- Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- Caution
HDMI and DP must both run directly at once
UGREEN lacks HDMI. Anker’s fixed outputs cannot operate together.
- UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Not suitable
- Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- Not suitable
Two accessories explicitly need 30W each simultaneously
UGREEN’s 60W pool still needs split/profile checks. Anker’s 45W pool cannot meet 60W total.
- UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Caution
- Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Count the boxes you are actually trying to remove
UGREEN can hide a compatible SSD inside the dock, but its external power supply still needs a place. Anker puts the supply inside and leaves storage external. For a shallow desk with no safe spot for a power brick, Anker may solve the bigger inconvenience. For a fixed workspace where the power adapter already fits under the desk, UGREEN can remove a loose drive enclosure instead. Neither choice removes the AC cable or the need for ventilation. If the portable drive must travel, keeping it external may be useful rather than clutter. Sketch the whole setup before choosing the more integrated-looking product.
How we reached this conclusion
Documented UGREEN internal drive bay plus external 240W supply versus Anker integrated supply and no SSD bay. Bounded physical-layout consequence, not a measured footprint or thermal claim.
Two HDMI monitors do not fit Anker’s two fixed video sockets
A buyer keeping two HDMI screens can see Anker’s HDMI and DP sockets and assume both can be used with an adapter on DP. They cannot operate together. One screen needs a compatible TB-to-HDMI route, leaving only one other TB branch for storage. UGREEN has one fixed DP output plus two TB branches, so its exact two-HDMI plan also needs verified adapters rather than a direct two-HDMI assumption. If the screens can use different inputs, compare those routes first. The dock should be selected with the actual cable map, especially when a TB-only SSD must remain attached.
How we reached this conclusion
Anker permits one fixed HDMI-or-DP output at a time. Both docks have two downstream TB ports, UGREEN fixed DP only. No universal adapter or display-mode compatibility assumed.
Two devices wanting 30W each exceed Anker’s front charging pool
If two compatible accessories each genuinely need 30W at the same time, their combined requirement is 60W. Anker’s two front C ports share 45W, so they cannot both receive 30W from that pool. UGREEN advertises a 60W shared pool, which reaches the combined figure but does not by itself prove a 30W-plus-30W allocation or compatible voltage profiles. Check its exact sharing behavior before removing the separate chargers. This matters when a phone and another work device charge during the same short break. If one device needs much less power, the difference may not affect the routine.
How we reached this conclusion
Explicit conditional 30W+30W=60W requirement. 60W exceeds Anker’s 45W pool and equals UGREEN’s stated pool. No actual per-port split, charging time or device demand is invented.
Choice A
UGREEN, U716 85590F
UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
You want a compatible NVMe drive inside the dock, with exact drive inclusion confirmed and a separate backup planned.
- Best matched use
- You want a compatible NVMe drive inside the dock, with exact drive inclusion confirmed and a separate backup planned.
Checked facts
- Box removed from the desk: Internal NVMe slot, external power supply
- Fixed video outputs: One DisplayPort
- TB branches: Two downstream TB5 at 15W each
- Front charging pool: Two ordinary C ports share 60W
Choice B
Anker, A83B5
Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
A separate dock power brick is awkward to place, and you can keep the dock itself ventilated near an AC outlet.
- Best matched use
- A separate dock power brick is awkward to place, and you can keep the dock itself ventilated near an AC outlet.
Checked facts
- Box removed from the desk: Integrated power supply, no SSD bay
- Fixed video outputs: HDMI or DisplayPort, not both simultaneously
- TB branches: Two downstream TB5 at 15W each
- Front charging pool: Two ordinary C ports share 45W
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1 | Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box removed from the desk | Internal NVMe slot, external power supply | Integrated power supply, no SSD bay | The better shape depends on whether storage or the power brick is the nuisance. |
| Fixed video outputs | One DisplayPort | HDMI or DisplayPort, not both simultaneously | Anker’s two visible sockets are not two independent direct-screen routes. |
| TB branches | Two downstream TB5 at 15W each | Two downstream TB5 at 15W each | Screens and external TB storage compete for the same two branches. |
| Front charging pool | Two ordinary C ports share 60W | Two ordinary C ports share 45W | Check the actual split and device profiles before replacing other chargers. |
| Host power and network | 140W and 2.5GbE | 140W and 2.5GbE | These headline maxima do not settle the choice. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
- Confirm included storage and budget a compatible SSD if needed. Front 60W is shared across two ports and cannot be assumed to deliver any arbitrary split.
If you choose Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
- An existing TB-only SSD consumes one downstream branch. Check both monitor routes before buying a video adapter.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
The loose storage enclosure is the thing to eliminate
Choose UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1. UGREEN can house a compatible drive, while retaining its separate supply.
Finding space for the dock power brick is the bigger issue
Choose Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5. Anker integrates that supply while keeping storage external.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
You want less desk clutter, but hiding the drive and hiding the power supply are different improvements.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No charging-time, thermal or measured-noise comparison. A shared total is not a per-port guarantee. Neither product is a direct dual-HDMI dock.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current docking stations comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
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| UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1 |
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UGREEN Maxidok U716 17-in-1
You want a compatible NVMe drive inside the dock, with exact drive inclusion confirmed and a separate backup planned.
A DisplayPort screen and the two TB branches cover the video layout, and the external power supply has a safe place.
See price & reviews on AmazonAnker Prime Thunderbolt 5 A83B5
A separate dock power brick is awkward to place, and you can keep the dock itself ventilated near an AC outlet.
One monitor can use HDMI or DisplayPort while another uses a compatible TB video route.
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