The shift to ever thinner and lighter laptops and ever more streamlined desktop systems means fewer ports. While most people are satisfied with a USB port that they can use to plug in a USB flash drive from time to time, some want or rather need more ports. And even much more.
If you’re one of those people, Satechi comes to your rescue with its new Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock, which is simply loaded with USB, HDMI and DisplayPort ports, as well as SD and microSD card readers, a audio jack and an Ethernet port.
Technical specifications
- 2 DisplayPort sockets
- 2x HDMI 2.1
- 1x Thunderbolt 4
- 1x USB-C 3.2 at 10Gbps
- 5x USB-A 3.2 (3x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps)
- 1x USB 2.0 for charging up to 7.5W
- SD and Micro SD card slots
- 3.5mm audio jack input/output
- 2.5Gbps Ethernet
- Kensington lock
- DC 20V main power supply (included)
- Dimensions: 195 x 105 x 47mm
- Weight: 693 grams
Who is this docking station for? If you want to add displays to your system, the Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock is definitely worth looking into as it adds up to four displays at 4K 60Hz resolution.
For photographers, videographers and drone pilots
The term “until” is important because it comes with limitations. Windows PCs support up to four displays in extended mode because they support Multi-Stream Transport (MST).
For Mac users, there are restrictions. Macs that support Single Stream Transport (SST) can stream video in spanned mode to two displays and mirror (mirror images) the other two. Mac M1 and M2 support only one external monitor.
For photographers, videographers and drone pilots who need to transfer a lot of data very quickly, the docking station has two SD and microSD UHS-2 card slots that can be used simultaneously and offer speeds transfer speeds of up to 312 MB/s.
96W of power for your laptop
The docking station can also deliver up to 96W of power to your computer, and two USB ports can also be used to charge phones and tablets, meaning everything stays powered and charged.
Lots of ports! Satechi/ZDNET
Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, with silicone rubber sides, curved edges, and a space gray finish, this device will look great on any desk. It comes with a rubber mount that lets you orient it vertically or horizontally to best fit your space.
The 16 ports are evenly split between the back and front of the unit, with Satechi choosing to place fewer on the front to minimize clutter and keep your desk looking clean and tidy.
Satechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock is currently available on Satechi.net for $350, shippable in France.
Source: “ZDNet.com”