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Compact silver hub with four Thunderbolt ports and one USB-A port

Sonnet Technologies

Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub docking station

SKU CH-42GE-B8WBW

A Thunderbolt 4 hub with four ports, a 10Gbps USB Type A charging port, up to 85W laptop charging and support for 8K 60Hz displays

  • Connect three Thunderbolt peripherals directly with daisy-chain support
  • Charge laptop up to 85W via included Thunderbolt cable
  • Drive up to two 5K or single 8K displays at 60Hz
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port delivers 10Gbps and 7.5W
  • Compact 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.9 inch desktop footprint

Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub Overview

The Sonnet Echo 5 is a Thunderbolt 4 hub designed for laptops and tablets that need more connectivity through a single cable. It adds four Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port to the host system. The unit draws power from an included supply to deliver up to 85W charging to the connected computer. Its compact enclosure measures 5.1 by 2.8 by 0.9 inches.

Compatibility And Use Cases

This hub suits users with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 Windows laptops, Apple M-series Macs, or M1 iPad Pro models who need to attach multiple high-speed peripherals and charge the host simultaneously. It does not support Thunderbolt 3 Windows computers, so owners of those systems cannot use the dock. Buyers who require built-in video outputs such as HDMI or DisplayPort without separate adapters should look at other products. Anyone needing more than one USB Type-A port will also need a different solution.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that determines fit is the host interface: the dock only functions with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, or Apple M-series Thunderbolt controllers. If the computer provides Thunderbolt 3 on Windows, the hub will not operate. Verify the host port type before purchase.

Highlights

  • Connect three Thunderbolt peripherals directly with daisy-chain support
  • Charge laptop up to 85W via included Thunderbolt cable
  • Drive up to two 5K or single 8K displays at 60Hz
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port delivers 10Gbps and 7.5W
  • Compact 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.9 inch desktop footprint

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Do I need a Thunderbolt 4 host port on my laptop for the Echo 5 to work?

Yes — the hub requires a Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 computer port; it is not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 Windows systems.

Can I keep using my Thunderbolt 3 NVMe drive with the Echo 5?

Yes — the four Thunderbolt 4 ports accept Thunderbolt 3 peripherals and daisy-chained devices alongside newer gear.

How do I confirm the hub is delivering 85 W to my laptop?

Your operating system's power or battery settings will show the charge rate reaching 85 W when the included cable is connected.

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