Anker's new USB-C hub allows M1 MacBooks to connect to up to 3 external monitors

The Apple M1-powered MacBooks, by default, can only output to a single external monitor. Anker saw this issue and unveiled a new 10-in-1 USB-C hub that can allow the MacBook to support up to three external displays. The Anker 563 dock retails for US$249.99 (around CA$321) and includes USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm audio, and Ethernet. Of course, you'd want to learn more about the HDMI ports. One can go up to 4K but only up to 30Hz, a second HDMI port can support 2K at up to 60Hz, and a DisplayPort can support 2K at 60Hz. 

That 4K at 30Hz wouldn't feel particularly smooth to use. But as The Verge pointed out, if you're just watching video content or have productivity software opened there, you might not have an issue with that. Another limitation is that you'll need DisplayLink software to get the M1 MacBook to output to these many monitors, which could be a troublesome experience.

If you're curious about power delivery with the other ports, it has a USB-C port with up to 100W of power to a host machine, a 1Gbps Ethernet port, and a USB-C port with 5Gbps data transfer speeds and 30W of power delivery. There is also a USB-A port that's 5Gbps and 7.5W and two USB-A ports that are data-only at 480Mbps. And then DC input powers the dock.

We've spotted it on Anker's Canadian page, but it's listed as sold out. You can opt to get notified when it'll be available.