- The Satechi CubeDock integrates an NVMe SSD enclosure that supports up to 8 TB of storage space
- The dock includes three Thunderbolt 5, USB-C and USB-A ports
- Dual 6K displays at 60Hz are supported on Apple Silicon Macs
Satechi has launched its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station at CES 2026, introducing the CubeDock as a compact cube-shaped desktop hub.
The device integrates an NVMe SSD enclosure, while the company’s accessory program expands.
CubeDock leverages Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 standard, supporting 80 Gbps two-way bandwidth as a baseline and up to 120 Gbps one-way transfers using Bandwidth Boost for display-heavy tasks.
Thunderbolt 5 technology in a small form factor
This dock appears to be designed to complement modern Apple Silicon workflows, although it is not limited to Mac users.
The company claims it supports dual 6K displays at 60Hz on M3, M4 and M5 Apple Silicon systems without relying on third-party software.
On Windows devices, the dock can handle higher-resolution setups, including up to triple 8K displays, depending on host hardware.
The CubeDock includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports along with USB-C and USB-A connections rated at 10 Gbps.
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 accommodates 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 SSDs up to 8 TB with transfer speeds of 6000 MB/s.
However, the dock does not support traditional hard drives and offers limited native video output, raising questions about flexibility across different setups.
The Satechi CubeDock has a built-in 180W power supply that allocates up to 140W for host charging and an additional 30W for external devices.
This matches the high-wattage USB-C charging requirements of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models.
It integrates active cooling to maintain performance under sustained workloads.
The dock works natively with macOS and integrates with existing Nvidia and display frameworks, reducing reliance on software such as DisplayLink.
Next to the CubeDock, Satechi unveiled a 1-meter braided Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable designed for high-bandwidth data transfer and high-wattage power supply.
This cable matches Apple’s specifications and provides 240W of power, support for multiple high-resolution displays, and backward 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, though CES attendees can see demonstrations and a 20% discount is available through January 31st.
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