Lenovo upgrades its Mac Studio rival just six months after it launched, and it's a stunner By Wayne Williams published 7 January 25 Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra Gen 2 gets a faster CPU and Thunderbolt 4 port.
Want to run a GeForce RTX 5090 on your ultra-thin laptop? This Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure can make it happen - but it won't be cheap By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 June 25 Gigabyte’s new Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box promises desktop-class GPU power via Thunderbolt 5, but practical limits and high pricing remain key concerns.
Beelink SER9 HX-370 mini PC review By Alastair Jennings published 2 November 24 AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX drives this compact mini PC with power and graphics that are well beyond its compact form.
Cable Matters Thunderbolt 5 Dock review By Mark Pickavance published 30 March 25 A TB5 dock from Cable Matters shares many features with the Kingston SD5000T5, but it is cheaper.
Dell P2725HE USB-C Hub Monitor review By Collin Probst published 31 May 24 The Dell P2725HE is a well-rounded 27-inch monitor with a built-in USB-C hub that features Full HD resolution, can be scaled up to 4K UHD resolution, has up to 90W PD, and is competitively priced.
GMKtec NucBox G10 mini PC review By Mark Pickavance published 26 July 25 The GMKtec NucBox G10 is an inexpensive general-purpose mini system that squeezes what performance it can from a 2019 APU
What do you get when you cross a monitor stand and a docking station? The most ridiculous USB hub ever designed By Max Slater-Robins published 31 July 24 All bets are off after Sabrent reveals Thunderbolt 4 docking station crossed with a monitor desk mount.
Forget about Thunderbolt 5, Seagate finally launches its first USB4 portable SSD under its legendary storage label By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 September 25 LaCie launches Rugged SSD4, a USB4 portable drive promising speeds of up to 4000MB/s, tough durability claims, and premium pricing across multiple models.
The best Cyber Monday USB4 and Thunderbolt SSDs have arrived - and these are our recommendations By Mark Pickavance last updated 1 December 25 From years of testing and trying SSDs - these are my Cyber Monday recommendations
Finally! More superfast, Thunderbolt 4-class, USB 4.0 portable SSDs arrive on the market as Addlink launches a magnetic model for smartphones By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 May 25 Addlink’s P30 USB 4.0 SSD offers magnetic iPhone mounting, 4000MB/s speeds, and broad compatibility.
AMD is surpassing Nvidia in one particular market, and I don't understand why — 11th eGPU based on AMD Radeon RX 7000 series debuts and even has Thunderbolt 5 By Efosa Udinmwen published 9 July 25 OnexGPU Lite becomes the 11th AMD RX 7000 series eGPU, prioritizing Thunderbolt 5 over raw performance in a repackaged mobile graphics design.
Another vendor launches an AMD Radeon RX7600M XT external GPU - and this one even comes with Thunderbolt 5 By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25 The OneXGPU Lite combines Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics and Thunderbolt 5 claims, while raising skepticism over certification and efficiency.
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock review By Collin Probst published 9 February 24 The CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt dock is a powerhouse Thunderbolt dock with a wide range of ports, Thunderbolt ports, and unmatched power delivery across devices, making it the Thunderbolt dock to beat.
This is the fastest Ethernet card ever produced - Broadcom Thor Ultra 800G NIC uses PCIe Gen6 x16 and will only be used in AI data centers By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 October 25 Broadcom’s Thor Ultra 800G Ethernet card uses PCIe Gen6 to enhance AI data center performance through open-standard, high-speed, secure networking.
GMKtec NucBox K11 mini PC review By Alastair Jennings published 7 March 25 A powerful mid-level Mini PC with a focus on gaming, but with a high-powered processor and graphics that make it perfectly suitable for creators and small business use.
Like what3words but for phone numbers: Startup wants people to use domain names for its WhatsApp rival By Efosa Udinmwen published 24 May 25 Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.
Aoostar's new eGPU has an 800W PSU and a TB5 connector, and yet fails to include an M2 connector or a LAN port By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25 Aoostar’s AG03 eGPU dock provides modern connectivity and power support while lacking M.2 storage and Ethernet for full desktop use.
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station review By Mark Pickavance published 26 February 24 The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 dock is a fully featured design that is built to handle the office environment with ease.
New MacBook Pro 2024 laptops might come with a surprise upgrade other than the M4 chip – faster Thunderbolt ports (or maybe more of them) By Darren Allan published 20 June 24 A die shot of the M4 processor reveals something interesting on the connectivity front that has sparked debate.
LG just released a 49-inch 5K monitor but fails to include any Thunderbolt ports - and I just can't understand why By Wayne Williams published 26 August 25 LG quietly lists new 49-inch 5K UltraWide monitor in Singapore but strangely omits Thunderbolt support.
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro review By Mark Pickavance published 21 February 24 The Belkin is a premium brand, and its Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro is expensive but lacks many essential features.
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 Dock review By Mark Pickavance published 22 February 24 An inexpensive Thunderbolt and USB-C dock from StarTech that’s made of plastic and doesn’t have a downstream TB port.
Want to tackle 16K RAW videos? This external storage system offers 96TB of SSD storage but won't come cheap By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 25 OWC ThunderBlade X12 offers blazing-fast speeds up to 6.5GBps with RAID configurations and Thunderbolt ports.
Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt Dock review By Mark Pickavance published 24 October 24 The Ugreen Revodok Max 213 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock built to withstand whatever abuse the user unleashes on it.
5K monitors are going mainstream as LG unveils a 40-inch curved ultrawide model with Thunderbolt 5 - and a hefty price tag By Efosa Udinmwen published 2 August 25 LG's new 40U990A-W monitor introduces Thunderbolt 5 and pro-grade specs at $2,246, but this high cost limits mainstream appeal and practical value.
Orico Thunderbolt 4 12-in-1 Docking Station review By Alastair Jennings published 19 January 25 Connect all of your accessories with just one cable, utilising this ultra-fast Thunderbolt 4 dock.
Ugreen Revodok Max 208 8-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 docking station review By Collin Probst published 23 July 24 The Ugreen Revodok Max 208 8-in-1 is a versatile, powerful docking solution for Thunderbolt 4-focused, high-performance workflows
This company wants to build the fastest SSD ever and one that can even connect to an 8K monitor By Wayne Williams published 23 May 25 Adata’s Project Titan SSD could blend extreme transfer speeds with direct 8K monitor support.
Gigabyte Thunderbolt 5 graphics box squeezes desktop RTX power, USB4 compatibility, and docking features into a relatively small chassis for high-end laptops By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 September 25 Gigabyte’s Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX delivers desktop GPU performance in a compact Thunderbolt 5 enclosure with docking functions.
OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock review By Alastair Jennings published 5 October 24 The OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock may require mains power, but its design is portable and finely tuned to accompany you out in the field, making it perfectly suited to any creative production environment.