Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure
Overview
The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure is a groundbreaking 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock that combines a high-speed NVMe SSD enclosure, 140W laptop charging, and multi-display support up to 8K in a compact 5-inch aluminum cube. Featuring four Thunderbolt 5 ports (1 upstream + 3 downstream) with Bandwidth Boost up to 120Gbps, it supports single, dual, or triple external displays at up to 8K resolution. The built-in M.2 NVMe SSD slot accepts 2230/2242/2260/2280 drives up to 8TB (PCIe 4.0 x4, up to 6000MB/s), eliminating the need for a separate external drive. Additional expansion includes 2x USB-C 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, SD and microSD UHS-II card readers, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack with active cooling. The included 180W smart power supply provides 140W host charging for single-cable desktop setups, making it an ideal connectivity hub for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, and Windows laptops with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4.
Key Highlights
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First Thunderbolt 5 dock with built-in M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure — supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 drives up to 8TB with read/write speeds up to 6000MB/s via PCIe 4.0 x4
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Four Thunderbolt 5 ports (1 upstream at 80/120Gbps with 140W PD, 3 downstream at 80Gbps with 15W each) for ultra-fast data, display, and charging — supports Bandwidth Boost up to 120Gbps
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Multi-display powerhouse: single 8K@144Hz (Windows) / 6K@60Hz (macOS), dual 8K@120Hz (Windows) / 6K@60Hz (macOS), or triple 8K@60Hz (Windows) via Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports
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14-port expansion in a compact 5-inch aluminum cube: 2x USB-C 10Gbps (30W + 7.5W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (7.5W + 4.5W), SD UHS-II, microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, and 3.5mm audio I/O with active cooling fan
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Included 180W smart power supply delivers 140W host charging via Thunderbolt 5 — single-cable data, video, and laptop power for compatible Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 laptops
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Satechi |
| Model | Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure |
| Display Support | Single up to 8K@144Hz (Windows) / 6K@60Hz (macOS); Dual up to 8K@120Hz each (Windows) / 6K@60Hz each (macOS); Triple up to 8K@60Hz each (Windows) |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| SD Card Speed | UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s) |
| Audio Specification | 3.5mm Combo Jack (bi-directional input/output) |
| Cooling | Active cooling with smart fan curve (fan activates only when needed) |
| Compatibility | macOS 12+ (M1 through M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini); Windows 11/10 with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C with DP Alt Mode |
| Material | Aluminum chassis with vented design |
| Weight | 588.9 g (1.30 lbs) |