Sonnet Technologies has officially revealed its latest innovation, the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, a game-changer for professionals seeking seamless connectivity and storage solutions. It takes the form of the first dock of its kind to support Thunderbolt 5, delivering blazing fast performance, robust power delivery, and integrated NVMe storage up to 4TB.
Whether you’re working with a Thunderbolt 5-enabled device like the latest M4 Pro MacBook Pro or an older system with Thunderbolt 3/4, the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock is fully compatible, making it a versatile choice for Mac and PC users alike. This dock features a sleek design and brings cutting edge features to anyone looking to improve their workstation.
Thunderbolt 5 Brings Next-Level Speed
The standout feature of the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock is its Thunderbolt 5 compatibility. Thunderbolt 5 ensures twice the bandwidth of its predecessor, with 80Gbps of both uni-directional and bi-directional data transfer available. This boost is because it frees multiple physically connected devices, including high res displays and drive bays, from the bottle necks.
Thunderbolt 5 also introduces bandwidth boost technology, delivering up to 120Gbps of bandwidth in one direction used for tasks like connecting multiple 8K or 6K displays. The Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock fully supports this feature, making it ideal for creative professionals who rely on high-end displays for video editing, graphic design, or gaming.
Packed with Ports for Maximum Connectivity
The Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock doesn’t skimp on connectivity. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports (only one for upstream) support Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, as well as USB4 (with downstream_SPEED Up to 10Gbps), and USB3 devices. This guarantees compatibility with a very wide variety of peripherals from vintage to the newest gadgets.
The other ports are four USB 3.2 Type A connectors, a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, two SD and one microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headset jack. These ports offer professionals who require dependable connections for data transfer, internet access and audio. The dock will let you get your setup streamlined and cut out the need for adapters or hubs.
Built-In NVMe Storage for Faster Workflows
Sonnet has integrated NVMe storage into the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, offering options of 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB sourced from Kingston. Incredibly, these SSDs can transfer data at a whopping 6,100 MB/s and are more than suitable to run with large files such as 4K video, high definition pictures, or massive codebases.
The built in storage completely gets rid of any need for external drives and keeps the speed and reliability top notch. Whether you’re a filmmaker, developer, or content creator, the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock ensures your workflow remains fast and efficient.
Power Delivery and Device Charging
Another impressive feature of the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock is its power delivery capabilities. Up to 140W of power is supplied to keep a MacBook Pro running, even during heavy lifting. By having two of the downstream Thunderbolt ports offer 15W each for charging smaller devices, and the third downstream port capable of up to 60W for fast charging tablets or smartphones.
You will get that balance of convenience and power. This power delivery combination makes the dock a great all in one solution for multimedia usage especially as an opportunity to reduce cables, improve convenience and organize workspace.
Display Support and Multi-Tasking
For users who rely on multi-monitor setups, the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock delivers big. It supports up to two 8K displays, two 6K displays, or three 4K displays dependent on how capable your host computer.
That flexibility is especially useful for professionals whose job requires expansive screen real estate to multi-task or complete creative projects. This flexibility allows dock’s to provide maximum speed and performance while being able to handle high resolution displays for work and entertainment.
Pricing and Availability
Sonnet plans to release the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock with the 4TB model shipping this month in limited quantities. By mid March, 2025, additional configurations such as 1TB and 2TB will be available as well.
The 1TB comes at $399.99, 2TB is $499.99 and the 4TB costs $669.99. But these prices reflect the premium build quality and advanced technology on the dock, making it an investment for professionals that want best in class performance and reliability.
