– FusionDock Ultra requires Macs with Apple’s in-house SoCs and uses two separate cables for connection; not compatible with Windows PCs or older Macs.
– It delivers up to 140W charging and can power laptops directly, plus charge wireless headphones.
– Ports include four USB-C, one DisplayPort 2.1, one HDMI 2.0, 10 Gbps Ethernet, 26 total ports with three 3.5mm audio jacks and optical out, plus SD/microSD card readers.
– Display capabilities vary by device (e.g., Mac mini M1 supports up to one 6K display; Mac Studio with M4 Max/ M3 Ultra can drive up to four 6K displays at 60Hz or two 8K displays).
iVanky FusionDock Ultra: A New Docking Solution
iVanky is now offering a new docking solution whose name is quite fitting. The FusionDock Ultra comes with a large number of high-performance ports. The model is available from Amazon for $650. There is one basic caveat, as users of Windows PCs or older Macs are out of luck, since the FusionDock Ultra can only be used with Macs with one of Apple’s in-house SoCs. A single cable is not enough for the connection, as the FusionDock Ultra connects to the Mac via two separate cables. Unsurprisingly, connected laptops like MacBooks can be powered directly through the docking solution. A maximum output of 140 watts is supported for charging devices such as MacBooks, iPhones and iPads, while wireless headphones can also be charged.
Video and Display Capabilities
For video output, there are four USB-C ports as well as one DisplayPort 2.1 port and one HDMI 2.0 port. The number of displays that can actually be used also depends on the specific device. The Mac mini M1, for example, supports only one 6K display at most. The Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra can even connect four 6K displays at 60Hz, while two 8K displays are also possible. Lower resolutions or fewer monitors also allow higher refresh rates.
Connectivity and Expandability
Network connectivity via the docking station is possible at 10 Gbps over Ethernet. This would allow high-performance access to network storage. There are three 3.5 mm audio jacks in total, along with an optical audio output. UHS-II card readers for SD and microSD card slots are included as well. In total, 26 ports are available.