Description
Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Compact Universal Thunderbolt 4 Hub with Four Thunderbolt 4 Ports, Convenient Front Panel USB 3.2 Charging Port, and 8K Display Support
The Thunderbolt™ hub you've always wanted, without paying for the extra features you don’t need. A single cable powers your laptop and connects to multiple Thunderbolt and USB peripheral devices. Sonnet’s Echo™ 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub – the compact universal hub for today and tomorrow. Compatible with all Thunderbolt 4 computers, all M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max Macs, all Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and iPad Pro® tablets with a Thunderbolt port.
85W Charging Power – Small Package. Big Charge.
Plug in your Thunderbolt devices, monitor(s), and USB peripherals, and then connect them all to your computer from the hub with the included Thunderbolt cable. The Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub will even power your laptop with up to 85W of charging power. When it is time to leave, just unplug the Thunderbolt cable, grab your laptop, and go.
Flexible Device Connectivity for Work and PlayAAAAA
Based on the Intel® Goshen Ridge controller, the Echo 5 Thunderbolt Hub features four Thunderbolt 4 ports; one for connection/power to your computer, plus three to directly connect Thunderbolt peripheral devices (and daisy chain up to a total of 5 devices). The Thunderbolt ports also support USB4 and USB 3 peripherals. For bus-powered devices, the Hub’s Thunderbolt peripheral ports provide 15W per port, supporting the most demanding bus-powered Thunderbolt and USB peripherals—they can even charge your iPhone® or iPad® twice as fast as using the USB Type A port.
Key Features
- One Cable Peripheral Connection
- Three Thunderbolt 4 Ports for Peripherals
- Powerful 10Gbps Front Panel USB Type A Charging Port
- Support for 4K, 5K, 6K, and 8K @60Hz Displays
- Many Display Interfaces Supported – Connect Thunderbolt and USB-C Displays Directly; Supports HDMI and DisplayPort Displays with a Thunderbolt-compatible Adapter (sold separately)
- Travel-Sized Thunderbolt Port Expander
- Charge Your Laptop – Provides Up to 85W
- Apple M1 Compatible (Supports All Apple M1/M1 Max/M1 Pro Computers)
- Intel Mac Compatible (Supports All Thunderbolt 3 Mac Computers Running macOS 12 or 11)
- Intel Windows Compatible (Supports All Thunderbolt 4 Windows Computers)
- Apple M1 iPad Pro Compatible(Supports all iPad Pro Tablets with a Thunderbolt Port)
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed in the USA
Connect up to One 8K, Two 5K, or Two Apple Pro Display XDR Monitors
Depending on your computer’s video capability, the Echo 5 Hub supports one (always 4K or 5K; up to 6K or 8K) monitor through its Thunderbolt ports, or up to two 5K or Apple Pro Display XDR monitors; see Compatibility PDF for full details on monitor and resolution support. You can plug in Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C monitors directly, or, you may connect other display types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) by using a Thunderbolt-compatible adapter (sold separately).
Portable Partner
Measuring just 5.1 inches wide by 2.8 inches deep by 0.9 inches high, the Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub and its power adapter are small enough to easily fit in your backpack with your laptop or tablet, providing you the extra Thunderbolt and USB device connectivity you need on the go.
Package Contents
Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Power adapter
Power cord
0.7-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable
Documentation
| Mac Compatibility | Mac (M1/M2/M3) supports only one display Mac (M1/M2/M3 Pro, M1/M2/M3 Max, or M1/M2 Ultra) supports two displays, including two Apple Pro Display XDRs Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports supports two displays, up to two 6K macOS 11+ macOS Sonoma compatible See Compatibility PDF for Mac display support |
| iPad Compatibility | M1/M2 iPad Pro supports only one mirrored display |
| Windows Compatibility | Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 ports (supports two displays) Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port and an Intel 8th Gen (2018) or newer CPU Windows computer with a USB4 port(4) Windows 11 and 10 |
| Chromebook Compatibility | Chromebook with a Thunderbolt 4 port or USB 4 port(4) |
| Display Compatibility PDF | Computer and display compatibility information |
| HDR Compatibility | See Apple Support Note for Mac HDR information If your Windows computer supports HDR, see this Microsoft Support Note for Windows HDR information |
| Part Number | ECHO-HB5-T4 |
| Warranty | 2-year |
| Form Factor | Thunderbolt hub |
| External Connectors | Four Thunderbolt 4 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A charging port One power connector |
| Thunderbolt 4 Computer Port | Power Delivery Provides laptop charging up to 85W(*) Cables Supported Any Thunderbolt 4 cable (0.7m cable included) 100W ≤ 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 cables Cables Not Supported 60W Thunderbolt 3 cables ≥ 1.0m Thunderbolt 3 cables |
| Thunderbolt 4 Peripherals Ports | Connectivity With USB-C connector Peripherals Supported Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 2 (macOS[**]) USB4 USB 3, 2.0 and 1.1 devices Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C monitors DisplayPort and HDMI monitors(***) Charging 15W capacity to charge iPad, iPhone, or other device supporting PD charging Supports simultaneous charging and syncing |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port | Connectivity With USB Type-A connector Peripherals Supported USB 3, 2.0 and 1.1 devices Data Transfer Rate USB 3.2 Gen 2 (previously USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10Gbps Charging 7.5W capacity to charge iPad, iPhone, or other device USB Battery Charging 1.2–compliant Supports simultaneous charging and syncing |
| Power Adapter | Universal 100W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Delivery | Provides laptop charging up to 85W(*) |
| Operating Temperatures | 0˚C to 35˚C (32˚F to 95˚F) |
| Dimensions WxDxH (Hub) | 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.9 in. (12.9 x 7.2 x 2.16 cm) |
| Dimensions WxDxH (Power Supply) | 2.2 x 5.8 x 1.3 in. (5.6 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm) |
| Weight | Hub and Power Supply: 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg) Complete Package: 2.30 lbs (1.04 kg) |
| Compliance | RoHS 3 Directive 2015/863 IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety FCC Part 15, Subpart B CISPR 32 / EN 55032 UKCA Power Supply (PSE certified; UL certified; VCCI certified) |
| Package Contents | Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Power adapter Power cord 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable Documentation |
| Support Knowledge Base | Drivers, Documentation, FAQs |
| Product Manual PDF | |
| Technical Notes |
* Charging rate may vary because Sonnet Hub Smart Power Controller directs power to where it is needed the most. When sleeping, any connected computer that supports Thunderbolt charging will be charged to 100% by the hub. ** Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 devices are supported by macOS when used with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately) *** Thunderbolt 3 compatible adapter required (sold separately). |
Compatibility
Mac Compatibility
Mac (M1/M2/M3) supports only one display
Mac (M1/M2/M3 Pro, M1/M2/M3 Max, or M1/M2 Ultra) supports two displays, including two Apple Pro Display XDRs
Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports supports two displays, up to two 6K
macOS 11+
macOS Sonoma compatible
See Compatibility PDF for Mac display support
iPad Compatibility
M1/M2 iPad Pro supports only one mirrored display
Windows Compatibility
Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 ports (supports two displays)
Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port and an Intel 8th Gen (2018) or newer CPU
Windows computer with a USB4 port(4)
Windows 11 and 10
Chromebook Compatibility
Chromebook with a Thunderbolt 4 port or USB 4 port(4)
