- Satechi CubeDock integrates an NVMe SSD enclosure that supports up to 8TB of storage
- The dock includes three Thunderbolt 5 ports, USB-C and USB-A.
- Dual 6K 60Hz displays are supported on Apple Silicon Macs
Satechi launched its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station at CES 2026, introducing CubeDock as a compact cube-shaped desktop hub.
The device integrates an NVMe SSD enclosure while expanding the company’s line of accessories.
CubeDock takes advantage of Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 standard and supports 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth as a base and up to 120 Gbps unidirectional transfers using Bandwidth Boost for display-intensive tasks.
Thunderbolt 5 technology in a small form factor
This dock appears designed to complement modern Apple Silicon workflows, although it’s not restricted to Mac users.
The company claims to support dual 6K 60Hz displays on Apple Silicon M3, M4, and M5 systems without relying on third-party software.
On Windows devices, the dock can handle higher resolution configurations, including displays up to three times 8K, depending on host hardware.
The CubeDock includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports along with 10Gbps USB-C and USB-A connections.
Card readers support UHS-II SD and microSD formats, while 2.5Gb Ethernet and a 3.5mm audio jack add networking and audio options.
The integrated NVMe enclosure supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 SSDs up to 8TB, with transfer speeds of 6000MB/s.
However, the dock is not compatible with traditional hard drives and offers limited native video output, raising questions about flexibility in various configurations.
The Satechi CubeDock features a built-in 180W power supply, allocating up to 140W for host charging and an additional 30W for peripherals.
This aligns with high-power USB-C charging requirements for Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models.
Integrates active cooling to maintain performance during sustained workloads.
The dock works natively with macOS and integrates with Nvidia and existing display frameworks, reducing reliance on software like DisplayLink.
Alongside the CubeDock, Satechi revealed a 1-meter braided Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable designed for high-bandwidth data transfer and high-power power delivery.
This cable matches Apple specifications and provides 240W of power, support for multiple high-resolution displays, and backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt and USB-C.
Both products are currently available for purchase on Satechi’s website, with the CubeDock priced at $399.99 for pre-order and the cable at $39.99.
The device is scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2026, although CES attendees can view demos and a 20% promotional discount is available through January 31.
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