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Sonnet's Thunderbolt 5 Dock: 12 Ports, 120Gbps, $499

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Sonnet has launched the Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, a massive connectivity upgrade for Mac users. The dock features 12 ports including three Thunderbolt 5 connections delivering up to 120Gbps bandwidth, plus five USB-C, four USB-A, dual DisplayPort outputs, 10-Gig Ethernet, and high-res audio.

Priced at $499.99, the Echo 21 includes an M.2 NVMe SSD slot supporting up to 8TB with transfer speeds reaching 3,300MB/s. A second model, the Echo 20 Thunderbolt 5 SecureDock, removes the storage slot and costs $449.99 for security-focused environments. Both models deliver 140W power delivery through the primary Thunderbolt connection.

Early testing shows the dock handles multiple high-bandwidth devices without connectivity or overheating issues common in other docks. The storage slot proves particularly useful for users needing fast local storage without sacrificing other ports. Sonnet plans to release a full review before month's end, but initial impressions suggest this could be the most comprehensive Thunderbolt 5 dock available for Mac users requiring maximum connectivity in a single cable solution.