Amazon is slashing prices on Thunderbolt 5 docks for Prime Big Deal Days, with big price cuts on these models.
Thunderbolt docks make it easy to turn a MacBook into a desktop workstation with a single cable. They can add displays, storage, Ethernet, card readers, and other peripherals without cluttering your setup.
We've tested and covered a wide range of Thunderbolt docks, and Amazon's latest discounts make the newer Thunderbolt 5 generation much easier to justify.
Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Wavlink's 12-in-1 dock is the value play in this roundup, giving a Thunderbolt 5 MacBook a substantial connectivity upgrade without taking over the desk.
It has one upstream Thunderbolt 5 port with up to 140W charging and three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports. Wavlink also includes four 10Gbps USB-A ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, an SD 4.0 card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Kensington lock slot.
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Mac users can connect up to two external displays through the dock, while compatible Thunderbolt 5 Windows PCs can go as high as triple 4K at 144Hz. The SD 4.0 reader supports transfer speeds up to 312MB/s, which should appeal to photographers and video creators moving large files.
Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 DockPrime members can buy the Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $170.43. That's 23% below its typical $219.99 price.
Ugreen Maxidok Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Ugreen's 13-in-1 Maxidok is aimed at users who want a large collection of high-speed ports without relying on dedicated HDMI or DisplayPort connections.
The dock has four Thunderbolt 5 ports capable of up to 120Gbps, along with three 10Gbps USB ports, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, SD and microSD card readers, and 3.5mm audio. A 180W GaN power adapter is included, while the dock can dynamically supply up to 140W to a connected laptop.
Displays connect through Thunderbolt rather than HDMI or DisplayPort. Ugreen advertises support for triple 4K displays, dual 6K displays, or a single 8K display, though the available configuration ultimately depends on the connected Mac.
Ugreen Maxidok Thunderbolt 5 DockWe've also tested another model in the family, and our Maxidok review praised Ugreen's aggressive combination of ports and pricing.
Amazon has the Ugreen Maxidok for $299.99. That's 25% off its $399.99 list price.
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station
The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is one of the easiest picks in the roundup because we've already tested it ourselves and came away impressed.
Its 14 ports include one upstream and two downstream Thunderbolt 5 connections, two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, SD and microSD readers, 2.5Gb Ethernet, audio, and an HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1 connection. The upstream Thunderbolt 5 port can deliver up to 140W to a laptop, while the two front USB-C ports share another 45W.
Anker also built active cooling and the power supply into the dock, helping keep performance steady without leaving another bulky power brick under the desk. A single display can run at up to 8K at 60Hz, while available multi-display configurations vary by computer.
We awarded the Anker Prime TB5 Dock 4 out of 5 in our review. Its $399.99 launch price was one of our main complaints, so the current discount makes the hardware considerably more compelling.
Anker Prime TB5 Docking StationPrime members can pick up the Anker Prime TB5 Dock for $309.99. The Prime Big Deal knocks $90 off its $399.99 list price.
iVanky FusionDock Max 2
The iVanky FusionDock Max 2 goes in the opposite direction from a minimalist hub, packing 23 connections into a dock designed specifically for Apple Silicon Macs.
It includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, 10 USB ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, SD and microSD 4.0 readers, and up to 140W charging. The aluminum enclosure also acts as a large passive heatsink, so there isn't an internal fan adding noise to the desk.
Display support is unusually ambitious, but it depends heavily on the Mac's processor. Macs with M1 through M5 Max chips can use three extended displays, while supported Pro and base-chip Macs are limited to fewer screens.
The FusionDock Max 2 is built for Macs rather than being a general-purpose dock. iVanky says it isn't compatible with Windows or Chrome laptops, which makes it particularly focused compared with the other docks here.
iVanky FusionDock Max 2We've featured the FusionDock Max 2 in previous dock deals, and the latest discount takes another sizable bite out of its premium price.
Prime members can get the iVanky FusionDock Max 2 for $341.99. That's 32% off its $499.99 list price.
VectoTech V-Core Thunderbolt 5 Dock
VectoTech's V-Core stands out by putting something inside the dock that most competitors leave on the desk, an M.2 NVMe SSD slot.
The internal slot accepts an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD with capacities up to 8TB, and VectoTech claims read speeds up to 6,200 MB/s with compatible storage. The SSD isn't included, but adding your own can turn the dock into both a connectivity hub and a high-speed external storage system.
The 12-in-1 design also includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 or USB-C ports, four USB-A ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, an SD 4.0 reader, and 3.5mm audio. It supplies up to 140W to a laptop and supports up to dual 6K displays on compatible Macs.
VectoTech V-Core Thunderbolt 5 DockVideo runs through Thunderbolt or USB-C because the dock doesn't have built-in HDMI or DisplayPort. VectoTech also includes active cooling, a 180W power adapter, and a Thunderbolt 5 cable in the box.
Prime members can buy the VectoTech V-Core for $237.49. That's 32% off its $349 list price.
