Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

If you have challenges connecting your Mac to your other devices, the Elgato Thunderbolt Dock is the best of solution for you. It allows you to connect a Mac to multiple devices with a single cable, and it gets particularly useful if the main device is your portable laptop. Inter-connect just about anything including but not limited to your Mac, MacBook, iPad, Headsets, Backup Drive, iPhone,etc. Elgato Thunderbolt Dock features HDMI 1.4 for AV signal output, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity and Thunderbolt option for networking with other compatible devices or servers. The Elgato is a top notch USB hub solution that will provide you with a faster network connection over a single cable.

Technical specs of the Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

Input/Output Ports

2 Thunderbolt (10 Gbps)
3 USB 3.0 (5 Gbps, support for bus-powered devices, UASP & USB 2.0 compatible)
1 RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet

Output Ports

1 HDMI 1.4 Output (up to 2560x1600 pixels resolution, HDCP compliant)
1 3.5mm Audio Output (analog stereo, via built-in DAC)

Input Ports

1 3.5mm Microphone Input (mono, via built-in DAC)
1 Power Input (DC 12V 5A)

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions: 17.8 x 8 x 2.5 cm / 7 x 3.2 x 1 in
Weight: 260 g / 9 oz

Buying tips

The Elgato Thunderbolt Dock is quite pricey, going for €229.95. You need to make sure it is compatible with the devices you wish to inter-connect before you buy. Support for HDMI, SuperSpeed as well as Thunderbolt ports is a must if you are to get value for money.