If you live in a multi-monitor, high-demand workspace, the Anker Prime DL7400 feels like the docking station that was designed for your kind of chaos. It is not simply another USB-C hub; it is a serious piece of desktop hardware built to power, connect, and sustain just about everything you can throw at it.
Or, if you’re like me, it’s a fantastic way to get more from a home office setup that’s largely centered around a laptop. Having a few USB hubs, an external hard drive, and other peripherals to work with when I’m stationary, I do grow tired of the plugs and cables. A product like this, though, tidies things up and makes them more efficient in the process.
The Wukong Edition, a special design collaboration tied to the Black Myth: Wukong game, takes that same powerhouse foundation and wraps it in a collectible, black-and-gold finish that gives it the look of premium hardware you’d want to leave front and center.
At $339.99, the Wukong Edition commands a $40 premium over the standard DL7400’s $299.99 price. Both are functionally identical, offering the same fourteen ports, the same DisplayLink DL7400 chipset, and the same high-wattage performance. That extra cost is all about aesthetic appeal and collectability. For everyone else, the standard version delivers the same power without the flair.
The Anker Prime DL7400 turns your desk into a command center, combining 140W charging, triple-display support, and active cooling in a design that feels every bit as premium as it performs.
The Core Idea: Power Meets Practicality
Anker’s positioning here is deliberate. The Prime DL7400 sits below the brand’s $399.99 Thunderbolt 5 dock, trading away headline-grabbing 120Gbps transfer speeds for broader device compatibility and 140W of upstream charging power. In other words, this is the dock for people who care more about how many things they can plug in and keep charged not how fast a single drive can transfer.
That makes it especially appealing to MacBook owners. Apple’s M-series chips, from what I gather, are notoriously stingy when it comes to external displays and often limited to just one monitor out of the box. The DL7400 gets around this through its namesake DisplayLink chipset, which effectively virtualizes GPU output and unlocks triple-display setups on M1, M2, M3, and M4 systems. If you’ve been stuck juggling windows on one screen, this dock probably feels like a small miracle.
Design and the Wukong Collaboration
Physically, the DL7400 is no lightweight. Measuring roughly 7.7 by 3.6 by 1.9 inches and weighing just under two pounds, it is unapologetically large. It’s the kind of device that stays put and asserts itself on your desk. The size serves a purpose, though. It allows for proper internal power management, active cooling, and a dense array of ports without the heat buildup or throttling that plagues smaller hubs.
The Wukong Edition adds visual character to that footprint. Inspired by the mythology and cinematic style of Black Myth: Wukong, this version carries a striking black-and-gold palette and subtle graphic detailing. It actually looks less like a typical docking station and more like something that belongs in a collector’s setup. Functionally, though, everything under the hood is identical to the standard edition. We’re talking same ports, same chip, same power ceiling.
Smarter by Design
One of the standout touches on this dock is Anker’s built-in Smart Display. Think of it as a mini dashboard that replaces the guesswork with real-time information: charging wattage, data transfer status, fan activity, and display output specs are all visible right on the unit.
You can even set it to display a clock when idle, which feels like the kind of small detail that only comes from a brand that understands how people actually use their workspace.
The display is controlled via a physical rotary knob, a “gnarled crown,” as Anker calls it, that doubles as a navigation tool for switching between data views or adjusting settings. It’s tactile, simple, and a lot more elegant than the blinking indicator lights seen on most docks.
Thermal performance is another area where Anker’s engineering pays off. The DL7400 includes an Active Cooling system paired with its ActiveShield 4.0 safety tech, allowing it to maintain consistent wattage and bandwidth under sustained load. In daily use, that means fewer power drops, fewer display hiccups, and better stability when you have multiple high-draw devices connected. And it stays relatively cool in the process.
Connectivity: Fourteen Ways to Plug In
If there is one word to describe the DL7400’s port selection, it is complete. The rear panel carries the heavy hitters:
- Two HDMI 2.0 ports
- One DisplayPort
- A 2.5Gbps Ethernet jack
- Two 10Gbps USB-A ports
- The main USB-C upstream port (140W PD)
On the front, Anker gives you three USB-C ports, two at 10Gbps, one at 5Gbps, along with SD and microSD card slots, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a low-speed USB-A port for accessories. Each of the front USB-C ports can deliver up to 100W of charging power, though the total power draw is capped by the dock’s 160W combined output limit.
That means if you want to take full advantage of the 140W laptop charging, you will need to minimize what else is plugged into the high-wattage ports. It is a balancing act, but one that keeps the system stable rather than pushing it to risky extremes.
DisplayLink and Multi-Monitor Performance
DisplayLink’s DL7400 chipset is what makes this dock shine for Mac users and multi-display workstations. It can output to three external monitors with one up to 8K and the other two up to 4K, via HDMI (x2) and DisplayPort. While the 8K option technically works, the color compression and 30Hz refresh rate make it more of a spec-sheet flex than a practical choice. For most setups, three 4K@60Hz displays will deliver a smoother and more visually satisfying experience.
To make the most of the dock, you’ll need to install the DisplayLink driver and Anker Dock Manager software. On macOS, this setup includes granting “screen recording” permissions so the virtual GPU can handle display output. Once configured, it works reliably, though DisplayLink’s software layer can occasionally introduce flicker or minor delays, especially on older Macs. Keeping the drivers and firmware up to date through Anker’s companion app generally resolves those quirks.
Real-World Power Behavior
On paper, 140W of USB-C Power Delivery sounds like overkill, but in practice, it translates to headroom and stability. During testing, real-world figures landed slightly below the theoretical maximum , around 89W delivered to a 96W-rated laptop, suggesting that Anker favors consistent power regulation over raw numbers. The difference is hardly noticeable and likely contributes to the DL7400’s overall reliability.
Anker’s documentation notes that to maintain full 140W host charging, users should limit simultaneous charging of other high-draw devices. When balanced correctly, the dock easily powers a laptop, peripherals, and multiple displays without voltage drops or thermal throttling.
There’s a lot of theory at play with devices that feature charging of multiple things, not just docking stations. To get everything humming along at top speeds and efficiency you’ll need to do a little manual work. Suffice it to say, things work very smoothly in my office and I appreciate getting back some power outlets and removing a few smaller “travel” hubs from my setup.
Software, Warranty, and Support
The Anker Dock Manager app is the unsung hero here. It’s also where you’ll get things optimized and squeeze more from your setup. Beyond handling firmware updates, it serves as a configuration center for settings like display timeout and power allocation. It is clean, intuitive, and does not try to reinvent the wheel.
Anker backs the DL7400 with a two-year limited warranty, a thirty-day money-back guarantee, and lifetime customer support. That level of coverage is reassuring given the dock’s price and complexity, and it puts Anker in a stronger position than many competitors who stop at twelve months.
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Verdict: Professional-Grade Power with Personality
The Anker Prime DL7400 is not the kind of dock you hide behind your monitor. It is a full-featured, visually confident desktop hub engineered for users who need real power delivery and true multi-monitor support.
The Wukong Edition takes all of that technical excellence and adds collectible appeal. The $40 premium is purely cosmetic, but for fans of Black Myth: Wukong or anyone curating a themed workspace, it is easy to justify.
For everyone else, the standard DL7400 is the smarter buy: same performance, same ports, same warranty. Either way, you are getting a best-in-class dock that feels as overbuilt as it is overqualified.
