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Hands-On: Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock – a significant speed boost [Video]

The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock offers high-speed connectivity, 140W power delivery, and an internal M.2 SSD slot to expand the I/O capabilities of modern Mac desktop and laptop computers.

Key Points

  • Features Thunderbolt 5 technology, providing up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional data bandwidth.
  • Includes 10Gb Ethernet, SD and microSD UHS-II 4.0 card slots, and high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz audio support.
  • Supports up to three external displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt 5 connections.
  • Provides 140W of power delivery to the host computer, suitable for high-performance machines like the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  • Includes an internal M.2 NVMe SSD socket for up to 8TB of additional storage with active cooling.
  • Available now for $499, offering a significant performance upgrade over the previous Thunderbolt 4 model.

Why it Matters

This dock provides a future-proof solution for power users who need to maximize the connectivity and storage potential of their Mac workstations. By leveraging Thunderbolt 5, it addresses common bottlenecks in data transfer and display support, making it a versatile tool for professional creative workflows.
9to5Mac Published by Jeff Benjamin
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