The Cable Matters Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station has been revealed in the United States. This versatile 11-in-1 device caters to various users, such as gamers, content creators, and other professionals.
Features and Compatibility
As its title indicates, this new docking station by Cable Matters provides upstream Thunderbolt 5, enabling 140W pass-through charging and an impressive 120GBps bandwidth, which is three times that of Thunderbolt 4. In addition to Thunderbolt 5, it also works with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 host devices. The dock features three Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports that offer 15W charging and an 80 Gbps bandwidth. These ports can connect up to three monitors, supporting either 8K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz resolution when paired with a Windows Thunderbolt 5 laptop. For Thunderbolt 4 Windows devices, it supports a single 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@120Hz displays, while MacBook users can enjoy dual 6K@60Hz and single 8K@60Hz support with an M4 silicon chip.
Additional Connectivity Options
Moreover, the Thunderbolt Share function allows you to link two laptops at the same time. The dock also provides USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two of which feature a bandwidth of 10Gbps, while the third has a 5Gbps bandwidth suitable for charging. Other connectivity options include a 2.5GB Ethernet port, SD and microSD card slots, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Kensington lock slot for security. Accompanying the dock are a Thunderbolt 5 cable, a power cord, and a stand for convenient setup.
Pricing Information
You can purchase the Cable Matters Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station on Amazon for $349.99.
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