GoKawiilSatechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock 3.5 / 5 Good pros and cons Pros Innovative SSD enclosure
Fast networking
140W charging Cons Limited ports
No HDMI $399.99 at Amazon
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What you're looking at in the image above is not an Apple Mac Mini, but the new Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock. If you're familiar with laptop docking stations, you may be surprised by its design. Most docks are brick-shaped, wide and flat, or upright with an industrial look, like the Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro. The CubeDock is a mixture of the two.
But that form isn't just for looks. It supports the CubeDock's main feature: an integrated NVMe SSD enclosure built into the bottom.
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This is the first docking station I've tested with a storage slot, and it made me wonder why I haven't seen it before. If your dock serves as a hub for your desktop, the enclosure turns it into centralized storage, providing a convenient place for large file libraries. The CubeDock executes this concept well and is a great accessory for power users. However, certain restrictions limit its usability.
Fast file transfer
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