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Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Unusually sensible

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Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Unusually sensible

A company that’s best known for keyboards makes a strong entry into the high-end dock world.

Keychron is best known for its mechanical keyboards that democratized higher-end customization and functionality. The company expanded that philosophy into mice with similar success. The next desk peripheral in the company's crosshairs is the PC/laptop dock. As more PCs and laptops adopt Thunderbolt 5 at the expense of broader connectivity, the appeal of a single-cable do-it-all expansion is becoming stronger.

Keychron's Thunderbolt 5 Dock is much more capable than its utilitarian name suggests. Yes, it's a dock and it delivers comprehensive connectivity, with a focus on Intel's powerful alternative to the dominant USB 3 interface. That means 80Gbps data transfers (with 120Gbps boost mode), dual 8K monitor support and 140W upstream power delivery — enough to keep most laptops running. The question is, can Keychron's success in the keyboard world translate seamlessly to other areas of productivity?

The Thunderbolt 5 Dock has a total of 14 different connections. On the front of the device, there are three USB 3.2 (Gen 2) ports that support 10Gbps data transfer. Two are type A and one type C. This is an okay start; at least two type C ports would have been my personal preference. There are two SD card slots, one full-size, the other MicroSD, and I'm grateful they're on the front — fumbling around for a card slot hidden on the rear or side is a frustration no one deserves.


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