Thunderbolt 5 Docking Stations ~ Plugable Technologies

Q: What makes Thunderbolt 5 better than Thunderbolt 4?

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Q: Can I use a Thunderbolt 5 product with a Thunderbolt 4 laptop?

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Q: Does it support the Apple Studio Display?

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Q: Is the host cable included?

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Next-Gen Thunderbolt 5 Docking Stations

Elevate your desktop experience with Plugable's Thunderbolt 5 docking stations. Designed for the most powerful laptops and monitors, our Thunderbolt 5 docks provide unparalleled stability and a massive 80Gbps of bandwidth—scaling up to 120Gbps with Bandwidth Boost to drive multiple high resolution displays. These solutions offer the versatility to power elite workstations while keeping your devices charged and connected through a single cable.

Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Dual HDMI 2.1, 140W Laptop Charging

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Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Dock with 3x Thunderbolt 5 Ports, 140W Laptop Charging

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Thunderbolt 5: The New Standard for Performance

Thunderbolt 5 represents a massive leap forward, shattering the speed limits of previous generations. While Thunderbolt 4 provided 40Gbps, our Thunderbolt 5 docking stations deliver a base of 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, with Bandwidth Boost reaching up to 120Gbps for intensive video tasks. With Plugable’s Thunderbolt 5 gear, you are investing in a high-performance foundation capable of driving advanced external displays and the fastest storage available today.

A Unified Workspace Through a Single Cable

Plugable’s Thunderbolt 5 docking stations are designed to be the ultimate home base for your professional life. Through a single connection, you can drive high-resolution monitors, connect your essential peripherals, and keep your laptop charged with robust Power Delivery. This "one-cable" approach simplifies your workspace and makes transitioning from mobile to desktop a seamless experience for modern workstations.

Enhanced Productivity and Video Versatility

By leveraging the increased PCIe throughput of the Thunderbolt 5 standard, our docks help eliminate the bottlenecks found in older hardware. Whether you are a creative professional requiring high-refresh monitors or a power user managing large data transfers, these docks provide the stability and speed necessary for an uninterrupted workflow. It is a powerful and versatile connectivity solution built for the next generation of professional performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thunderbolt 5 offers a significant performance leap, providing a base bi-directional bandwidth of 80Gbps—double the 40Gbps of Thunderbolt 4. For video-intensive tasks, Bandwidth Boost can provide up to 120Gbps of transmit speed, enabling support for multiple 8K displays and ultra-high refresh rates that were previously impossible.

Yes, Thunderbolt 5 is designed to be backward compatible with some previous types of ports. You can use our Thunderbolt 5 docks, enclosures, and cables with Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 ports, though the performance will be limited to the maximum speed supported by your laptop's port. Check the "Compatibility" tab of products for their specific compatibility details.

Yes, our docks and hubs with downstream Thunderbolt ports are perfect for connecting high-resolution displays like the Apple Studio Display or LG UltraFine 5K.

Yes, our Thunderbolt 5 products include a certified Thunderbolt 5 cable in the box. This ensures the cable supports the high-bandwidth connection and high-wattage Power Delivery required to get the most out of your hardware from day one.