Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
The Anker Apex 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station delivers 90W of host charging and a wide selection of ports in a compact, cool-running enclosure. Community members report it working great on Windows and Fedora with reliable power delivery and peripheral connectivity12.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host power delivery | 90W |
| Power supply | 120W |
| Downstream Thunderbolt 4 | 15W |
| Downstream USB-C | 20W |
| Display | Dual displays via TB4 + HDMI |
| Ethernet | Gigabit |
| Card reader | SD |
Framework Compatibility
| Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 13 (Intel 11th/12th/13th Gen) | Works | Full multi-monitor |
| Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040) | Works | Single external monitor over the dock |
| Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra) | Works | TB4 |
| Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Works | Single external monitor (AMD limitation) |
| Framework Laptop 16 | Works | 90W adequate for iGPU-only use |
| Framework Laptop 12 | Likely works | USB-C/TB host port |
Several community members replaced older CalDigit TS3 Plus units with the Anker Apex and praised its smaller size, cooler operation, and reliable sleep/resume behavior on the Framework2.
AMD Frameworks (FW13 Ryzen 7040/AI 300, FW16) support a single DisplayPort tunnel, so Thunderbolt docks like this are effectively limited to one external display on AMD. Intel Frameworks can drive multiple displays. For multi-monitor on AMD, prefer an MST-based dock such as the Dell WD22TB41.
Where to Buy
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