- Satechi CubeDock integrates an NVMe SSD enclosure supporting up to 8TB of storage
- 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 unveiled its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station at CES 2026, introducing the CubeDock as a compact cube-shaped desktop hub.
This device features an NVMe SSD enclosure while expanding the company’s accessory lineup.
The CubeDock utilizes Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 standard, providing a baseline of 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and up to 120Gbps unidirectional transfers using Bandwidth Boost for display-intensive tasks.
Thunderbolt 5 Technology in a Compact Design
This dock is designed to enhance modern Apple Silicon workflows, although it is compatible with non-Mac devices as well.
The company claims it supports dual 6K displays at 60Hz on M3, M4, and M5 Apple Silicon systems without the need for third-party software.
For Windows devices, the dock can manage higher resolution setups, including up to triple 8K displays, depending on the host hardware.
The CubeDock features three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports along with USB-C and USB-A connections rated at 10Gbps.
Card readers support UHS-II SD and microSD formats, while 2.5Gb Ethernet and a 3.5mm audio jack provide additional connectivity options.
The integrated NVMe enclosure accommodates 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs up to 8TB, with transfer speeds reaching 6000MB/s.
However, the dock does not support traditional hard drives and has limited native video output, raising questions about its versatility across different setups.
The Satechi CubeDock includes a built-in 180W power supply, providing up to 140W for host charging and an additional 30W for peripherals.
This aligns with the high wattage USB-C charging requirements for Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models.
Active cooling is integrated to maintain performance during extended workloads.
The dock is compatible with macOS and integrates with existing Nvidia and display frameworks, reducing reliance on software such as DisplayLink.
Alongside the CubeDock, Satechi introduced a 1-meter braided Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable designed for high bandwidth data transfer and high wattage power delivery.
This cable meets Apple’s specifications, providing 240W 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 preorder and the cable at $39.99.
The device is set to ship in the first quarter of 2026, although CES attendees can view demonstrations, and a 20% promotional discount is available through January 31.
