All articles tagged with #thunderbolt 5
Satechi has launched the Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, a compact dock resembling an Apple Mac Mini that supports Thunderbolt 5, offers multiple ports including Thunderbolt, USB, SD card slots, and an NVMe SSD bay, and is priced at $399.99, with shipping expected in early 2023.
OWC has launched the world's first 8TB Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD, the Envoy Ultra, offering high-speed performance over 6000 MB/s, rugged design, and bus-powered convenience, targeting creative professionals needing large capacity and portability.
The CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 dock offers a comprehensive set of 15 ports, including four Thunderbolt 5, with high power delivery up to 240W, making it an excellent choice for MacBook users needing versatile connectivity, though it comes at a premium price.
LG announced the UltraFine evo 6K monitor (model 32U990A) with Thunderbolt 5 support, featuring a 6,144 x 3,456 Nano IPS Black panel, high color accuracy, and a sleek design, with pre-orders starting September 30 at around $2,000, though regional availability may vary.
The article discusses the potential for gaming laptops to rival desktop PCs in graphics performance through the development of dockable external GPUs (eGPUs) that are portable, easy to connect, and powerful enough to transform lightweight laptops or handhelds into full desktop gaming experiences, highlighting current innovations and future possibilities in this space.
Razer has announced the $350 Core X V2 eGPU chassis supporting Thunderbolt 5, which requires users to purchase a separate graphics card, power supply, and dock, as it only includes a Thunderbolt 5 cable and a cooling fan, marking a shift from previous models that included built-in power supplies and ports.
Razer has announced the revival of its eGPU line with the Core X V2, a Thunderbolt 5 dock capable of housing high-end GPUs, offering increased bandwidth over Thunderbolt 4, and set to retail for $350 soon, boosting external graphics performance for gaming laptops.
LG has announced a 40-inch ultrawide monitor, the UltraFine 40WT95UF, supporting Thunderbolt 5 with a 5K2K resolution, aimed at data-intensive industries like finance and IT, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and multiple ports, but its release date and pricing are not yet disclosed.
OWC has announced its new Thunderbolt 5 Hub, designed to maximize the capabilities of the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology found in Apple's newest MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. The hub offers multiple connectivity options, including four USB-C ports and one USB Type A port, and supports data transfer speeds up to 120Gb/s. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows devices and can deliver up to 140 watts of power over USB-C. The hub is available for preorder at $189.99 and is expected to ship in December.
OWC has announced its first Thunderbolt 5 dock, priced at $189, compatible with the new M4 Pro Mac mini and M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, which feature Thunderbolt 5 ports. This dock, one of only two Thunderbolt 5 docks currently available, expands a single Thunderbolt 5 port into three downstream ports and one USB-A port, supporting up to three 8K monitors and delivering up to 140 watts of power. It is backwards compatible with older Thunderbolt and USB devices and is available for pre-order with deliveries starting in December.
OWC has announced its new Thunderbolt 5 Hub, which expands a single Thunderbolt port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, supporting Apple's latest Mac models with M4 chips. The hub offers up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data transfer speeds, supports up to three 8K displays, and provides 140W power delivery. It maintains backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB-C devices, and is available for pre-order at $189.99, shipping in December.
The Framework Laptop 16, featuring a unique expansion bay for an optional discrete GPU, receives mixed reviews for its ambitious modularity and customization but higher cost and noise under load. A pocket-sized travel router with dual gigabit Ethernet ports is introduced, while Firefox 122 brings improvements including enhanced search suggestions and website translations. Budget smartphones with 90 Hz displays are announced, and rumors suggest Intel's Arrow Lake desktop CPUs may feature Thunderbolt 5 and PCIe 5.0 support.
Intel's new Thunderbolt 5 controller, codenamed Barlow Bridge, will bring significant updates to the connectivity standard, including support for PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, enabling 64 Gbps bandwidth, and DisplayPort 2.1 support. Expected to be integrated into high-end gaming laptops and next-generation desktops under the Arrow Lake CPU series, Thunderbolt 5 will enable higher resolutions and modern graphics attached through PCIe Gen5x16 interface. However, Thunderbolt 5-enabled devices may not emerge until 2025 or 2026, despite the infrastructure being in place.
Razer has unveiled the first Thunderbolt 5 port in its new Blade 18 laptop at CES 2024, along with a 4K 165Hz display, offering high bandwidth for monitors and peripherals, although it may not support charging while in use due to power limitations.
At CES 2024, Hyper, J5Create, and Belkin showcased the latest in docking and magnetic charging technology with Thunderbolt 5 and Qi2, offering 240W charging and 120Gbps speeds, but the lack of compatible Windows laptops and Android phones means there's nothing to dock yet. The anticipation for widespread adoption of this technology, including a "MagSafe for Android," remains high.