Anker DL7400 Docking Station – Overpriced & Overcomplicated? | Brutal Review

The Anker Prime Docking Station DL7400 looks amazing on paper. 14 ports, triple 4K displays, smart display, cooling fan, and the Anker brand name behind it. So what went wrong? This dock has 150+ reviews, yet 13% are 1-star and another 7% are 2-star. That’s a huge red flag for a premium docking station at this price. In this Brutal Review, I break down the real problems users are reporting: • DisplayLink software dependency • Mac streaming black screen issues • Laggy external monitors • Random black screens on M1 Macs • Linux support breaking after updates • USB4 and compatibility confusion • Premium price with budget-dock reliability Yes, the hardware looks great. Yes, Anker customer service is decent. But when a $300 dock needs constant driver installs, power cycling, and still fails across Mac, Windows, and Linux — something is seriously wrong. This is NOT a hate review. This is a reality check based on real user experiences. 👉 Buy link in the description (but seriously… research first). If you enjoy honest, no-fluff tech reviews, subscribe to Brutal Reviews.