Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock (A83B5)
The Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock (model A83B5) is a Thunderbolt 5 docking station that delivers 140W of host charging, two Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, and up to 120Gbps of aggregate data bandwidth, alongside 2.5GbE Ethernet, SD/TF card readers, and a choice of HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 output. It is confirmed working with the Framework Laptop 16, where it runs at Thunderbolt 4-equivalent speeds over the FW16's USB4 host ports12.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | A83B5 |
| Price | $399.99 USD1 |
| Host connection | Thunderbolt 5 (upstream) |
| Host power delivery | 140W |
| Thunderbolt 5 downstream | 2x (15W each) |
| USB-C | 2x 10Gbps (45W shared) |
| USB-A | 3x 10Gbps |
| Video out | HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 (one at a time) |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| Card readers | SD + TF |
| Audio | 3.5mm combo |
| Max data transfer | 120Gbps |
| Max display | Single 8K @ 60Hz |
| Cooling | Active (fan) |
Framework Compatibility
| Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040) | Works2 | TB4-equivalent speeds over USB4 |
| Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Likely works | USB4 host |
| Framework Laptop 13 (Intel Core Ultra) | Likely works | TB4/USB4 |
| Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300) | Likely works | USB4 |
| Framework Laptop 12 | Incompatible | No USB4/Thunderbolt |
USB4 hosts run at Thunderbolt 4 speeds
The Framework Laptop 16 uses USB4 rather than Thunderbolt 5, so the dock negotiates down to USB4/Thunderbolt 4-equivalent speeds (40Gbps data). You retain the full port set and 140W charging, but not the 80/120Gbps TB5 bandwidth unless paired with a Thunderbolt 5 host2.
Where to Buy
| Store | Link |
|---|---|
| Anker | A83B5 |
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