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

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Why This Matters

The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock represents a significant advancement in connectivity, offering faster data transfer speeds and expanded I/O options for Mac users. Its upgrade to Thunderbolt 5 ensures future-proofing and enhanced performance for demanding workflows, making it a valuable tool for professionals and consumers alike.

Key Takeaways

The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, the follow-up to the similarly named Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock (review), lets you add tons of I/O to your Mac via a single Thunderbolt cable, and brings several noteworthy improvements for those looking to upgrade or future-proof their Mac setups.

Perfect for both laptops like the MacBook Pro, and desktop machines like the just-announced M5 Pro Mac mini, the Echo 21 SuperDock adds a vast array of I/O to these machines. Watch our full hands-on video walkthrough for the details, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more.

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Specifications

1 x Thunderbolt 5 upstream port

2 x Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports

140W Power Delivery to upstream host

10Gb Ethernet

Nine 10Gbps USB 3 ports

One 15W and three 7.5W charging ports

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