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Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: Sensible and Capable

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Keychron, known for keyboards, enters the high-end dock market with the Thunderbolt 5 Dock. This device offers comprehensive connectivity, including 80Gbps data transfers, dual 8K monitor support, and 140W power delivery. The build quality is excellent, and the dock includes a total of 14 ports, such as USB 3.2, SD card slots, and a 3.5mm jack.

The dock features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, two HDMI outputs, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. It supports up to four displays, though Mac OS has limitations with dual HDMI, causing mirroring. Windows offers more flexibility. The HDMI outputs are capped at 4K/60Hz, so higher refresh rates require Thunderbolt ports.

In testing, the dock consistently recognized storage devices and delivered maximum data speeds, even with multiple sources. Its weight provides stability, preventing sliding when inserting cards. Priced at $350, it competes strongly, though it lacks an internal SSD bay and DisplayPort connectivity.

Overall, Keychron's first dock is a sensible, high-quality option for professionals needing reliable expansion, despite some port preferences and software limitations.