MacVoices MacVoices #26029: Pepcom at CES - Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 Dock With An Extra Expansion Option
Jan 27, 2026
Manny Garcia, Satechi product manager who demos new hardware, unveils a compact Thunderbolt 5 dock. He highlights blazing bandwidth up to 120Gbps, 8K display support, and 140W host charging. The dock includes a built-in SSD enclosure for expansion without losing ports, plus front card readers, active cooling, and a tiny, stackable design.
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Thunderbolt 5 Brings Massive Single‑Direction Bandwidth
- Satechi's new dock leverages Thunderbolt 5 to deliver much higher single-direction bandwidth than previous docks.
- The unit supports up to 120Gbps with bandwidth boost and 8K video output on Thunderbolt ports.
Versatile Downstream Ports Handle Power, Data, Video
- The dock provides versatile Thunderbolt downstream ports that can carry data, power, or video simultaneously.
- Each downstream port can do 80Gbps, 15W power out, and individual 8K video output capability.
Built‑In SSD Bay Expands Storage Without Losing Ports
- Satechi built an internal SSD enclosure into the bottom of the dock for storage expansion without using downstream ports.
- The bay accepts 2230–2280 SSDs up to 8TB and supports drives with heat sinks.