Thunderbolt

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsCompact enough for travelSolid construction95W chargingConsNiche product for most usersNaming confusionLimited port outputOur VerdictSatechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Slim Pro Hub won’t be relevant to most users, as it simply splits a Thunderbolt 4 connection with a USB-A port as a bonus. But it puts out a hefty amount of power, which helps its case. Best Prices Today: Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro…

In September 2023, Intel announced Thunderbolt 5, a connectivity standard for the USB Type-C connector that is based on USB4 Version 2.0. It offers 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, which is two times more than what Thunderbolt 4 offers, and 120Gbps unidirectional bandwidth, which is three times more than what Thunderbolt 4 offers. With massive improvements in data transfer speeds, it can support three 4K displays or two 6K displays. However, after the announcement, we didn’t see products with support for Thunderbolt 5…

SD4880P USB-C 10Gbps Quad Video 17-in-1 Driverless Dock (K34113) Kensington/ZDNETWith the tide moving more and more toward desktops and laptops that only have USB-C ports, docking stations are more important than ever. Kensington is unveiling three new products to its line of high-performance docking stations at Pepcom's Digital Experience! media event at CES 2024. Also: CES 2024: What's Next in TechOn top of that, the company also offering a sneak peek at its upcoming docking technology that will become available in…

Along with the ViewFinity S9 S95UC, Samsung has launched a new monitor in the ViewFinity S6 lineup in Korea today, the S65TC. This one comes in a 34-inch display size and carries the model number LS34C650T. The company has priced the new monitor at KRW 90,00,00 (approximately USD 691) and the brand will open pre-orders for the new product soon. However, there’s no information about when that would happen. Samsung has also not revealed when it will launch the new model in other regions. The ViewFinity S6 S65TC features a…

Plugable Thunderbolt 4/USB4 HDMI docking station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysPlugable Thunderbolt 4/USB4 HDMI docking station not only turns a single Thunderbolt 4 port into pretty much every port you could need, it costs less than $300.  I'm no fan of docks that become hot in use, and I've seen some get to the point where they are uncomfortable to touch, so this is something I check. Again, this dock stays comfortably cool to the touch no matter how hard it is worked, so no worries there.The…

Sitting at my Mac each day to put together the iMore site, I simply could not do my job without the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock — and I can't recommend it enough as it gets its price slashed in the Cyber Monday sales.A premium bit of desktop Mac kit, it usually retails at $449.95, but it's had $130 knocked off its Amazon price tag to bring it down to a phenomenal $319.96. If you're looking for a Mac dock deal, this is as good as it gets.It's the second time this year it's been on sale, and I highly recommended it…

iPhone 15 series — expected to debut in September at Apple's next launch event — will reportedly be equipped with a new chip that will enable data transmission at a faster rate than existing iPhone models. The Cupertino company's upcoming smartphones are likely to drop the proprietary Lightning port in favour of the widely used USB Type-C port. By switching to the modern connector, future iPhone models could offer not only faster charging rates but also rapid data transmission speeds.Tipster "fix Apple" recently shared…

Thunderbolt 5 was unveiled on Tuesday (September 12) as the next-generation external connector from Intel. The new technology can transmit data at 80Gbps to meet the demands of content creators and gamers and it is promised to deliver up to 120Gbps bandwidth, three times more than the three-year-old Thunderbolt 4. Built on USB4 v2, Thunderbolt 5 will be compatible with previous versions of Thunderbolt and USB. Computers and accessories based on the new Thunderbolt 5 controller won't debut until 2024.Intel announced…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsPlenty of connectivity options 3.5mm audio jackGigabit ethernet supportConsExpensiveOnly supports screens up to 4KOur VerdictIf you’re a video editor or photographer, or simply need to connect lots of accessories at the same time, the Thunderbolt 4 Dock is a great choice. Gigabit support means fast speeds are possible, although the price is a bit of a deterrent. Best Prices Today: Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Dock…

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros19 top-end portsBuilt-in M.2 NVMe SSD slot2.5Gb EthernetDedicated HDMI 2.1 port100W PDConsHDMI means just two downstream TB4 ports150W power supplyOur VerdictIt’s got more top-end ports than any other dock we’ve tested and a built-in SSD enclosure so you can add up to an extra 8TB of storage, yet it is one of the most affordable docking stations available. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s SuperDock! But what makes Sonnet’s latest Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking station so super?…