{"id":25326,"date":"2026-04-14T09:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25326"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:16:30","slug":"ugreen-maxidok-17-in-1-thunderbolt-5-docking-station-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25326","title":{"rendered":"Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I not too long ago reviewed the comparatively inexpensive and glorious <a href=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/startech-com-thunderbolt-5-universal-docking-station-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startech.com Thunderbolt 5 Common Docking Station<\/a>, and final 12 months, the <a href=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/anker-prime-tb5-docking-station-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ugreen have not too long ago launched <a href=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/ugreen-launches-maxidock-thunderbolt-5-docking-station-range-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three new Thunderbolt 5 docking station<\/a>s of their very own, and the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 is the top-of-the-range mannequin, supporting twin 6K\/8K shows, a multi-gig Ethernet port and most impressively of all, an M.2 NVMe SSD slot which may accommodate an NVMe drive as much as 8TB.<\/p>\n<p>With an RRP of \u00a3420, it&#8217;s up there as one of the crucial costly TB5 docking stations in the marketplace, however you may get an early chook pre-order low cost, taking it right down to \u00a3357. At that discounted worth, it begins to look extra cheap, although it&#8217;s nonetheless a major outlay for what is basically a peripheral. Whether or not or not the premium is justified relies upon largely on whether or not you want the precise options this dock presents over cheaper alternate options just like the Startech or Anker choices.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e63e999bfeb\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=25326\/#Ugreen_Maxidok_17-in-1_Thunderbolt_5_Docking_Station_Evaluation\" title=\"\nUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Evaluation\">\nUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Evaluation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Associated_Posts\"><\/span>Associated Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specification\"><\/span>Specification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55877\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>UGREEN Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>UGREEN Maxidok 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>UGREEN Maxidok 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Mac mini Dock<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Whole Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Show Outputs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 Thunderbolt 5<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 Thunderbolt 5<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 Thunderbolt 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 \u00d7 DisplayPort<\/td>\n<td>1 \u00d7 DisplayPort<\/td>\n<td>1 \u00d7 DisplayPort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Most Show Assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Twin 6K \/ Single 8K<\/td>\n<td>Twin 6K \/ Single 8K<\/td>\n<td>Twin 6K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Thunderbolt 5 Ports (Downstream)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 TB5 (120Gbps)<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 TB5 (120Gbps)<\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 TB5 (120Gbps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>USB-A Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 \u00d7 USB-A (10Gbps)<\/td>\n<td>3 \u00d7 USB-A (10Gbps)<\/td>\n<td>3 \u00d7 USB-A (10Gbps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>USB-C Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 \u00d7 USB-C (10Gbps)<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Upstream Charging to Host<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As much as <strong>140W<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As much as <strong>100W<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Gadget Charging (Downstream)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 \u00d7 TB5: 15W every<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">2 \u00d7 TB5: 15W every<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">2 \u00d7 TB5: 15W every<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 \u00d7 USB-C: 60W whole<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Energy Adapter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>240W<\/td>\n<td>140W<\/td>\n<td>65W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ethernet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2.5GbE<\/td>\n<td>1GbE<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SD Card Reader Velocity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As much as 312 MB\/s<\/td>\n<td>As much as 170 MB\/s<\/td>\n<td>As much as 312 MB\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Audio Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 \u00d7 3.5mm (In\/Out)<\/td>\n<td>1 \u00d7 3.5mm (In\/Out)<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>M.2 NVMe SSD Slot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1 \u00d7 slot (as much as 8TB)<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>1 \u00d7 slot (as much as 8TB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ugreen have launched three TB5 docking stations as a part of the brand new Maxidok vary. The 17-in-1 is the flagship, however there are additionally two 10-in-1 fashions \u2013 one designed as a general-purpose dock and the opposite particularly for the Mac mini. It&#8217;s value understanding the variations between them, because the cheaper fashions might go well with some customers simply as nicely.<\/p>\n<p>The 17-in-1 mannequin has 17 whole ports, which incorporates 2 Thunderbolt 5, 1 DisplayPort, 3 USB-C (10Gbps), 3 USB-A (10Gbps), 2.5GbE Ethernet, SD and microSD card readers, 3 audio jacks and the M.2 NVMe slot. Show assist maxes out at twin 6K or a single 8K. The dock makes use of a 240W energy adaptor and might ship as much as 140W to the host laptop computer.<\/p>\n<p>The ten-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock strips issues again significantly. It has the identical 2 TB5 downstream ports and 1 DisplayPort, plus 3 USB-A (10Gbps), however drops the three USB-C ports fully. Ethernet drops to 1GbE, the SD card reader is slower at 170 MB\/s, and also you solely get a single combo audio jack. It has no M.2 slot, and the ability adaptor is a smaller 140W unit offering as much as 100W to the host. It&#8217;s priced at \u00a3250 RRP with an early chook worth of \u00a3200.<\/p>\n<p>The ten-in-1 Mac mini Dock is designed to take a seat beneath or combine with the Mac mini type issue. It matches the 17-in-1 on show assist (twin 6K), has the identical 3 USB-A (10Gbps) and a pair of TB5 ports, and contains an M.2 NVMe SSD slot. Nonetheless, it lacks any Ethernet port, has no audio outputs, and presents no upstream charging to the host in any respect. Its energy adaptor is 65W. It&#8217;s priced at \u00a3300 RRP with an early chook of \u00a3255.<\/p>\n<p>For many customers shopping for a standalone TB5 dock, the selection will come right down to the 17-in-1 and the 10-in-1. The soar from \u00a3200 to \u00a3357 (at early chook costs) will get you three additional USB-C ports, quicker Ethernet, higher card reader speeds, three audio jacks, the M.2 slot, and a a lot beefier energy provide. When you want the expandability, the 17-in-1 is the one to go for. When you simply want a primary hub with TB5 connectivity and might reside with out multi-gig Ethernet and the NVMe enclosure, the 10-in-1 is a extra inexpensive entry level.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Ports\"><\/span>Design and Ports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-2-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55878\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Ugreen Maxidok is a bodily giant docking station with a steel chassis that has a stunning quantity of weight to it. It feels well-built and durable on a desk, which is precisely what you need from one thing that can have a number of cables pulling at it from all instructions.<\/p>\n<p>So far as a docking station goes, the general look is engaging with a two-tone design. Half the chassis is completed in a gray color and the rear part has a copper colourway with a finned design seemingly to assist with passive cooling. The finned part provides visible curiosity and may assist dissipate a few of the warmth generated by the 240W energy supply and the assorted controllers inside. Throughout testing, the dock did get heat below sustained load, nevertheless it by no means grew to become uncomfortably sizzling to the contact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-3-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55879\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The entrance of the dock homes the three USB-C (10Gbps) ports and the SD\/microSD card reader slots. The rear is the place you&#8217;ll find the three USB-A (10Gbps) ports, the two Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, the only DisplayPort output, the two.5GbE Ethernet port, the three audio jacks (enter and output), the upstream TB5 host connection and the DC energy enter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-4-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55880\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The M.2 NVMe slot is accessible from the underside of the dock. The NVMe enclosure part is sort of deep, and the quilt plate has a built-in passive radiator to assist with cooling \u2013 a considerate addition, as NVMe drives can run sizzling below sustained workloads.<\/p>\n<p>I might have most well-liked a mix of USB-A and USB-C on the entrance, because it makes it simpler to plug peripherals in. Having all three USB-A ports on the rear means you&#8217;ll seemingly be reaching across the again of the dock any time you need to plug in a USB-A flash drive, mouse receiver or related. It&#8217;s a minor inconvenience, however one that would have been simply averted with a special port association.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"55881\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-5-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55881\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"55882\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55882\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For the show ports, you solely have a single DP port able to 8K, and the opposite two ports are TB5. It&#8217;s barely inconvenient having to make use of TB5 for a show, as you&#8217;ll seemingly want USB-C to HDMI or DisplayPort adaptors for many screens. Nonetheless, this setup does open the potential for daisy chaining units with Thunderbolt, which could possibly be helpful for customers with TB5-compatible shows or different Thunderbolt peripherals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M2_NVMe_Enclosure_and_Efficiency\"><\/span>M.2 NVMe Enclosure and Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ugreen-Maxidok-17-in-1-Thunderbolt-5-Docking-Station-Review-7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55883\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The M.2 NVMe enclosure is maybe the standout characteristic of the Maxidok 17-in-1. Whereas it isn&#8217;t fully distinctive for a hub to incorporate NVMe storage, it isn&#8217;t one thing that is quite common, and the implementation right here is nicely thought out.<\/p>\n<p>The slot helps M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 drives as much as 8TB in capability. It is a genuinely helpful addition for laptop computer customers, a lot of whom are restricted to a single inside M.2 slot. Having the ability to slot an NVMe drive instantly into the dock means you&#8217;ll be able to add high-speed exterior storage while not having a separate enclosure cluttering up your desk.<\/p>\n<p>The quilt plate features a built-in passive radiator, which ought to assist preserve drive temperatures in examine. NVMe drives, notably when performing sustained sequential writes, can throttle considerably with out ample cooling. Having the heatsink built-in into the dock itself is a a lot tidier answer than stacking a standalone USB enclosure subsequent to the dock.<\/p>\n<p>Theoretically, when related to a TB5 port, you&#8217;ll be able to obtain as much as 120Gbps throughput, which might work bwhich ought to be sufficient to max out the throughput of many NVMe drives. I didn\u2019t have a spare PCIe 4.0 NVMe to check this with, however I used a PCIe 3.0 drive from one among my mini PCs. With this, I used to be capable of obtain round 3000MB\/s learn and write speeds.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to real-world efficiency, speeds might be restricted by the Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth allocation to the NVMe controller. You shouldn&#8217;t count on the complete sequential learn\/write speeds {that a} Gen4 NVMe drive would obtain when related on to a motherboard\u2019s M.2 slot, however the throughput continues to be considerably quicker than any USB 3.2 Gen 2 exterior drive. For giant file transfers, video enhancing scratch disks or Time Machine backups, this is a superb characteristic to have in-built.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s value noting that the CalDigit TS5 Plus and the <a href=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/anker-prime-tb5-docking-station-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anker Prime TB5<\/a>, that are the closest rivals on the premium finish of the market, doesn&#8217;t embody an M.2 slot. If built-in NVMe storage is a precedence, the Ugreen Maxidok is likely one of the only a few TB5 docks that provides this.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shows\"><\/span>Shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Show assist is supplied by the only DisplayPort connector and two Thunderbolt 5 ports. The dock helps a most of twin 6K at 60Hz or a single 8K at 60Hz. In case your monitor doesn&#8217;t assist USB-C show enter, then you will want an adaptor for the TB5 ports, which provides a small additional value.<\/p>\n<p>One space the place the Maxidok falls brief in comparison with some alternate options is triple monitor assist. The Startech Thunderbolt 5 dock I not too long ago reviewed helps as much as triple 4K at 144Hz, because it has devoted HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C show outputs. The CalDigit TS5 Plus additionally helps triple 4K 144Hz on suitable Home windows Thunderbolt 5 PCs and might even do 4 screens with M5 MacBooks. The Maxidok is proscribed to twin shows, which for a lot of customers might be completely ample, however in the event you want three screens, this isn&#8217;t the dock for you.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s value placing this in context, although. Twin monitor assist covers the overwhelming majority of use circumstances, and the CPU on many Intel laptops doesn&#8217;t even assist greater than two exterior screens. If you&#8217;re utilizing a MacBook, macOS limits you to 2 exterior shows by a single Thunderbolt connection, no matter which dock you employ, so the triple show benefit of different docks is barely related on Home windows. Nonetheless, in case you are a Home windows consumer who wants three screens, that is one thing to pay attention to earlier than committing to the Maxidok.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USB_Efficiency\"><\/span>USB Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the entrance of the dock, you will have 3 USB-C (10Gbps) after which 3 USB-A (10Gbps) on the again. Then there are the 2 TB5 ports, which can be utilized for shows or different units, akin to storage.<\/p>\n<p>All six USB ports run at 10Gbps, which is USB 3.2 Gen 2 velocity. It is a strong baseline and ought to be greater than ample for the overwhelming majority of peripherals. In testing, switch speeds aligned with the rated specification \u2013 you&#8217;ll be able to count on round 900-1000 MB\/s from an exterior SSD related to one among these ports, which is according to what you&#8217;ll see from every other 10Gbps USB port.<\/p>\n<p>One factor to notice is that every one six USB ports share bandwidth by a USB controller, which implies in case you are saturating a number of ports concurrently with high-speed storage units, you may even see diminished throughput on every particular person port. It is a normal limitation of just about all docking stations and isn&#8217;t particular to the Ugreen. The CalDigit TS5 Plus addresses this with its twin USB controller design, however that dock additionally prices considerably extra.<\/p>\n<p>The 2 downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports every present 15W of charging, which is sufficient to energy moveable screens or bus-powered drives however won&#8217;t quick cost a telephone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Gbps_Ethernet_Efficiency\"><\/span>2.5 Gbps Ethernet Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a dock at this worth level, 2.5GbE is the minimal I might count on. This matches most different premium choices, together with the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station.<\/p>\n<p>Efficiency is on par with different 2.5GbE implementations. In testing, throughput sits fractionally below the claimed speeds on account of USB overhead, which is fully regular. You need to see round 2.3-2.4 Gbps in real-world transfers. In case you have a 2.5GbE change and NAS in your community, this port will let you take full benefit of that infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s value noting that the 20-port CalDigit TS5 Plus has a 10GbE port, although it does value extra at \u00a3470. For customers who frequently switch giant information over an area community \u2013 video editors, photographers or anybody working with NAS storage \u2013 10GbE is a significant improve. The CalDigit is 4 instances quicker on wired networking, and if that could be a precedence on your workflow, it might justify the extra value. For many residence and workplace customers, although, 2.5GbE is greater than adequate and a substantial step up from the gigabit Ethernet discovered on cheaper docks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Supply_and_Charging\"><\/span>Energy Supply and Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maxidok has a 240W energy adaptor, which is able to offering 140W to a laptop computer. This is sufficient to drive a MacBook Professional at full cost charge. Only a few Home windows laptops at present assist 140W charging \u2013 the very best instance I can consider is the HP Omen Transcend 14.<\/p>\n<p>The 240W whole energy price range is beneficiant. After offering 140W to the host, there may be nonetheless 100W remaining for downstream units. The dock can present as much as 60W by way of two of the USB-C ports and 15W every by way of the TB5 ports. The 60W USB-C charging is beneficial for tablets, telephones or different equipment, and the 15W on the TB5 ports ought to be sufficient to drive moveable screens while not having separate energy provides.<\/p>\n<p>The ability adaptor itself is giant, as you&#8217;ll count on from a 240W unit. That is the trade-off you make for having a dock that may cost a high-performance laptop computer and energy a number of peripherals concurrently. It&#8217;s value factoring within the house the ability brick will take up below or behind your desk when planning your setup. The Startech TB5 dock makes use of a smaller 180W adaptor and nonetheless manages 140W host charging, nevertheless it has fewer downstream charging choices because of this. The CalDigit TS5 Plus goes even larger with a 330W energy provide, although a considerable portion of that headroom is devoted to its 36W downstream Thunderbolt ports, which comfortably beat the 15W the Ugreen presents on its TB5 ports.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_and_Different_Choices\"><\/span>Value and Different Choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station has an RRP of \u00a3420 and an early chook worth of \u00a3357, which additionally features a free TB5 cable.<\/p>\n<p>The ten-in-1 TB5 docking station is \u00a3250 RRP with an early chook worth of \u00a3200. The ten-in-1 TB5 Mac Mini Dock is \u00a3300 RRP with an early chook worth of \u00a3255.<\/p>\n<p>The Ugreen Revodok Max Thunderbolt 5 Dock was one of many first TB5 docks to launch and had an preliminary worth of \u00a3380, nevertheless it has since dropped to round \u00a3280. It&#8217;s value noting that consumer critiques for this explicit mannequin are fairly poor, which is uncommon for Ugreen. I&#8217;ve at all times been proud of the Ugreen docks I&#8217;ve reviewed up to now, so this can be a little bit of an outlier.<\/p>\n<p>The Startech Thunderbolt 5 docking station I not too long ago reviewed is \u00a3285 RRP and accessible for \u00a3238. It presents triple monitor assist by way of devoted HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C show outputs, which is a notable benefit over the Maxidok. The Startech additionally makes use of a smaller 180W energy adaptor whereas nonetheless delivering 140W to the host, and it&#8217;s driverless with compatibility throughout Home windows 11 and macOS. At roughly \u00a3120 lower than the Maxidok\u2019s RRP, the Startech represents glorious worth, although it lacks the M.2 slot, the additional USB-C ports and the multi-gig Ethernet.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve beforehand reviewed the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station, which has a excessive RRP of \u00a3400 however is at present accessible for round \u00a3300. It&#8217;s a strong dock, however it&#8217;s more durable to justify the additional value over the Startech when the characteristic set is broadly related.<\/p>\n<p>The Wavelink Thunderbolt 5 Dock is nicely reviewed and priced at round \u00a3300. The Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station can be round \u00a3300.<\/p>\n<p>CalDigit has three choices in its TB5 vary: the smaller, extra primary Ingredient 5 Hub at \u00a3250, the 15-port TS5 at \u00a3400, and the 20-port TS5 Plus, which incorporates 10GbE, priced at \u00a3470. The CalDigit TS5 Plus is the one to take a look at in the event you want extra ports and quicker wired networking, nevertheless it comes at a major worth premium. It additionally options twin USB controllers for improved bandwidth when a number of high-speed USB units are related concurrently, and its downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports present 36W every in comparison with the Maxidok\u2019s 15W. Nonetheless, the CalDigit lacks the M.2 NVMe slot, which is a real differentiator within the Ugreen\u2019s favour. The Ingredient 5 Hub is cheaper than the Startech, however it&#8217;s extra of a hub than a full docking station and has fewer ports.<\/p>\n<p>The TB5 dock market is maturing quickly, and costs are coming down as extra producers enter the house. On the \u00a3357 early chook worth, the Maxidok 17-in-1 sits in an affordable place for the characteristic set it presents. On the full \u00a3420 RRP, it begins to really feel costly, notably when the Startech presents triple show assist for almost half the worth.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General\"><\/span>General<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve discovered the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station to be glorious, and it has carried out nicely for all of the performance it presents.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a well-specced TB5 dock that ought to accommodate the overwhelming majority of individuals\u2019s wants. The M.2 slot is a superb addition, providing you with the choice so as to add ultra-fast exterior storage, which could be very helpful for laptops which are typically restricted to only one M.2 slot. The construct high quality is spectacular, the port choice is beneficiant, and the 140W host charging with a 240W energy provide means you might be unlikely to run into energy supply points.<\/p>\n<p>That being stated, it is best to be certain that the specs fit your wants. For me, the one stumbling block is the twin monitor assist versus three, which you may get from some competing choices, together with the Startech, at a considerably lower cost. It&#8217;s a little bit of a distinct segment requirement, and the CPU on many Intel laptops doesn&#8217;t even assist greater than two exterior screens. But when triple show assist issues to you, this dock is just not the precise selection.<\/p>\n<p>The two.5GbE Ethernet is ample for many customers however falls behind the 10GbE supplied by the CalDigit TS5 Plus. The downstream TB5 port charging at 15W every can be modest in comparison with the CalDigit\u2019s 36W, which might matter in case you are powering demanding bus-powered peripherals. And the absence of any HDMI output means you&#8217;ll virtually actually want a minimum of one adaptor on your screens.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas I&#8217;ve not used it, the CalDigit 20-port TS5 Plus is a extra rounded premium TB5 dock with 10GbE and triple 4K 144Hz monitor assist, nevertheless it lacks the M.2 slot, and it additionally prices 12% greater than the RRP of the Ugreen and 32% greater than the discounted worth.<\/p>\n<p>General, in case you have paid a premium for a laptop computer with Thunderbolt 5 and wish as a lot expandability as attainable, then the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 is a superb selection and will get a powerful suggestion from me. The M.2 NVMe slot, 17-port configuration and 140W host charging make it one of the crucial feature-rich TB5 docks accessible. Simply pay attention to the twin show limitation and be sure that aligns along with your workflow earlier than committing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"review\" class=\"review-wrapper wp-review-9721 wp-review-percentage-type wp-review-default-template delay-animation\">\n<p><h5 class=\"review-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ugreen_Maxidok_17-in-1_Thunderbolt_5_Docking_Station_Evaluation\"><\/span>\nUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<span class=\"review-total-box\">85%<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"review-desc\">\n<p class=\"review-summary-title\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"595\">The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station is likely one of the most feature-rich TB5 docks at present accessible, combining intensive connectivity with a helpful built-in M.2 NVMe enclosure. The 17-port format, 140 W host charging and a pair of.5 GbE networking make it nicely suited to demanding desktop setups, notably for customers who need each high-speed storage and a lot of peripherals related by a single cable. Construct high quality is great and efficiency throughout USB, networking and storage is in keeping with expectations for a premium Thunderbolt dock.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1017\">Nonetheless, its excessive RRP makes it tough to justify for some customers, notably when cheaper Thunderbolt 5 docks supply related core performance. The dearth of HDMI and the limitation to 2 exterior shows might also be restrictive relying in your workflow. For customers who particularly need the built-in NVMe slot and intensive port choice, the Maxidok stands out as one of the crucial succesful choices in the marketplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-pros-cons wpr-flex wpr-flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"review-pros wpr-col-1-2 pr-10\">\n<p class=\"mb-5\"><strong>Execs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in M.2 NVMe storage slot<\/li>\n<li>In depth 17-port connectivity<\/li>\n<li>As much as 140 W laptop computer charging<\/li>\n<li>Strong steel construct high quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-cons wpr-col-1-2 pl-10\">\n<p class=\"mb-5\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Costly at full retail worth<\/li>\n<li>Restricted to twin shows<\/li>\n<li>No native HDMI output<\/li>\n<li>Modest downstream TB5 charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sabox-authors\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab saboxplugin-tab-about\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/author\/jpsmythe_mightygadget_com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/mightygadget.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/98e821b604a5ab9c5d89928902785bc3f6eb3bd6550d340f8d776eb2308a054f.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>I&#8217;m James, a UK-based tech fanatic and the Editor and Proprietor of <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygadget.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mighty Gadget<\/a>, which I\u2019ve proudly run since 2007. Captivated with all issues expertise, my experience spans from computer systems and <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygadget.com\/category\/hardware\/networking-hardware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">networking<\/a>\u00a0to <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygadget.com\/category\/phones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cellular<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygadget.com\/category\/fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wearables<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mightygadget.com\/category\/home-automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good residence units<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As a health fanatic who loves operating and biking, I even have a eager curiosity in fitness-related expertise, and I take each alternative to cowl this area of interest on my weblog. 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