Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Black Hub 60 Hz 20 V 5 A

The Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub is a compact universal hub that adds four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a front-panel USB 3.2 Type-A charging port to compatible computers and tablets. It supports Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB 3.2 peripherals and can deliver up to 85W charging to a connected laptop. The hub is compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers, M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max Macs, Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and iPad Pro models with a Thunderbolt port, and its small footprint makes it suitable for mobile workflows.

Advantages

The Echo 5 provides flexible device connectivity with one host port plus three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports that also support USB4 and USB 3 devices, enabling daisy-chaining of up to five Thunderbolt devices. It supplies 15W to bus-powered peripherals on each downstream port and includes a front USB 3.2 Type-A charging port for easy access. Video output options support high-resolution displays—up to one 8K (depending on host capabilities), or multiple 5K/Pro Display XDR setups—while the hub itself remains compact and travel-friendly.

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How to use

Connect the hub’s host Thunderbolt 4 port to your computer using the included Thunderbolt cable and plug the power adapter into the hub. Attach Thunderbolt, USB, or USB4 peripherals to the downstream Thunderbolt ports and use the front USB Type-A port for convenient device charging. For external monitors, connect Thunderbolt or USB-C displays directly or use a Thunderbolt-compatible adapter for HDMI or DisplayPort monitors. When finished, disconnect the host cable to quickly take your laptop on the go.

Recommendations

For best video and charging performance, verify your computer’s Thunderbolt and GPU capabilities and consult Sonnet’s compatibility documentation for supported monitor resolutions and configurations. Use the supplied power adapter to ensure full 85W host charging and adequate power to bus-powered peripherals.