Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock
Sonnet

Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock

Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock with Three Thunderbolt 4 Ports, M.2 SSD Slot, HDMI 2.1 Port, 2.5Gb Ethernet Port, Eight 10Gbps USB Ports, and More!

Mac® | Windows® | Chromebook | iPad Pro®
Compatible with Apple® M series Macs; Thunderbolt™ 3 Intel® Macs; Thunderbolt 3 and 4 Windows computers; Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Chromebook; and M series iPad Pro
Product Highlights
  • One Cable Peripheral Connection — Instant access – plug in all your peripherals into the Echo dock and connect your computer to the dock with the included Thunderbolt 4 cable.
  • Twenty Interfaces — SuperDock includes three Thunderbolt 4, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C charging ports; HDMI port; RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet; 3.5mm combo audio; 3.5mm microphone; line-level R+L RCA audio out; SD 4.0 card slot; and M.2 SSD slot.
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 Ports for Peripherals — Connect two Thunderbolt peripherals directly (with support for daisy chaining additional peripherals). Also support USB4 and USB 3 devices, plus displays.
  • M.2 NVMe SSD Slot — Add up to 8TB of storage inside (SSD sold separately); data transfer speeds up to 800MB/s for fast media storage and Time Machine backups.
  • 10Gbps USB Type-C Charging Ports — Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C ports support the USB Type-C Charging spec and provide up to 7.5W of power each, supporting super-fast USB NVMe SSDs at up to full speed, and device charging too.
  • Powerful 10Gbps USB Type A Ports — Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports provide up to 7.5W of power each, supporting super-fast USB NVMe SSDs at up to full speed.
  • Built-in HDMI Port — Connect an 8K @60Hz HDMI display directly, no adapter required.
  • Support for 4K, 5K, 6K and 8K @60Hz Displays — Depending on your computer, supports up to two 6K displays or a single 8K display
  • Connect Another Display via Thunderbolt — Connect a Thunderbolt or USB-C display directly. Supports an HDMI or DisplayPort display with a Thunderbolt-compatible adapter (sold separately).
  • Charge Your Laptop — Provides up to 100W through the included Thunderbolt 4 cable to power and charge your laptop.
  • More Audio I/O — 3.5mm stereo headset jack on the front panel. Separate left/right channel RCA line out jacks that deliver a clean signal to powered speakers or an amplifier, plus a 3.5mm microphone jack populate the back panel.
  • Fast SD Card Slot — Compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards; supports 320 MB/s read speeds with UHS-II SDXC cards. Also supports microSD cards when used with adapter.
  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

Thunderbolt 4
Expand Your Connectivity to the Max
More connections than you expect from a Thunderbolt dock – NVMe SSD storage capability, an HDMI port, ultra-fast 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet support, and more! With this superdock, a single cable connects your computer to your digital world. The Sonnet Echo™ 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock is your universal docking station for today and tomorrow.

Plug In
Your Peripherals and Power Your Computer with One Cable
Connect your Thunderbolt devices, monitor(s), USB peripherals, powered speakers, and Ethernet cable to the dock and then link them all to your computer with a single Thunderbolt cable. Got a laptop computer? You can keep its power adapter in your bag because Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock will power it with up to 100W of charging power. When it is time to leave, just unplug the Thunderbolt cable, grab your computer, and go.
Up to 100W of Charging Power

Internal SSD
Expansion Slot
The built-in M.2 NVMe SSD slot enables you to add up to 8TB of SSD storage (SSD sold separately) to your system without connecting a storage device to the Echo dock or the computer. SSD installation is an easy task – simply remove the two screws securing a bottom panel cover, insert the SSD, and reinstall and secure the bottom cover. Transfer and access data at up to 800 MB/s, and effortlessly store large files, media libraries, or your Time Machine® backups.


Onboard
HDMI Display Support
Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock features a built-in HDMI port, enabling you to plug in an HDMI display directly to the dock.
No HDMI Adapter Required

Faster
Ethernet Transfers Across Existing Cabling
Featuring 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock supports a 2.5 Gb/s link speed over common Cat 5e (or better) cabling when used with a compatible Ethernet switch or NAS with 2.5Gb Ethernet support, saving you the cost of another adapter. You can get great performance gains – 250 percent the speed of Gigabit Ethernet – without rewiring! Need to connect to a switch without 2.5Gb Ethernet support? The Sonnet dock also supports 1Gb/s and 100Mb/s link speeds.



Dual
Downstream Thunderbolt Ports – Simple Comprehensive Connectivity for Work and PlayEcho 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock features three Thunderbolt 4 ports: one for connection/power to your computer – ideal for Mac and Windows laptop computers with only one or two Thunderbolt ports because you can connect and charge on the same port – plus two for directly connecting Thunderbolt peripheral devices.

The Thunderbolt peripheral ports also support USB4 and USB 3 peripherals, and even provide 15W power each to support the most demanding bus-powered Thunderbolt and USB peripherals. If your computer supports it, you can even connect another display.



  • Combo Audio Jack
    Plug in your headset or headphones
  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Ports
    Connect a fast thumb drive, digital camera
  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Charging Ports
    Connect a fast USB-C SSD; connect and charge your phone
  • SD 4.0 Card Slot
    Ingest media from SD cards; or microSD cards (with adapter)
  • M.2 SSD Slot (beneath cover)
    Install an M.2 NVMe SSD
  • HDMI 2.1 Port
    Connect a 8K 60Hz display without adapter
  • Host Thunderbolt Port
    Connect your computer; charges a laptop with up to 100W of power
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 Peripheral Ports
    Connect lightning fast Thunderbolt plus USB devices
  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port
    Connect to a high-speed network
  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Ports
    Connect a fast thumb drive, USB video camera, printer, digital camera
  • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Charging Ports
    Connect a fast USB-C SSD; connect and charge your phone
  • Audio Line Out Jacks
    Connect to powered speakers or an amplifier


Powerful
10Gbps USB-A and USB-C Ports
TEcho 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock features four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A ports and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports – two each on the front and back – to support super-fast USB NVMe SSDs at up to full speed. And unlike some other docks, Echo 20 doesn’t skimp on power either – each port provides up to 7.5W to ensure that drives with higher peak power requirements can mount and operate without fail. An added benefit for the USB-C ports is they support the Type-C Charging spec, enabling the dock to charge devices even when the computer is off, sleeping, or disconnected.
Each Port Provides Up to 7.5W

Thunderbolt Certified for Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and iPad Pro
Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock is certified for use with Apple M series Macs; Thunderbolt 3 Intel Macs; Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 Windows computers; Thunderbolt 3 Windows computers with an Intel 8th Gen (2018) or newer CPU; Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Chromebook; and M series iPad Pro. See Tech Specs for current computer and OS compatibility information.

Single 8K
or Dual 6K 60Hz Displays
Depending on your computer’s video capability and whether you’ve connected a monitor to the built-in HDMI port, the Echo dock’s Thunderbolt ports can support one (always 4K, 5K or 6K, up to 8K) monitor, or up to two 6K monitors. You can plug in Thunderbolt 3 or 4, or USB-C monitors directly. Or, you may connect other display types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) by using a Thunderbolt-compatible adapter (sold separately).

Charge On
Leave the Charger In Your Backpack
Connected to your laptop computer with the included Thunderbolt 4 cable, Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock provides up to 100W of power (Power Delivery) from its rear-mounted Computer/Charging port, meaning it can power and charge your computer while connected, even when not in use, allowing you to leave your computer’s power adapter packed away.



Dedicated
RCA Audio Outputs
TEcho 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock features stereo RCA connections. RCA outputs provide consistent line-level audio, connecting your sweet music library to your pair of powered speakers. RCA outputs are also ideal for direct connection to a receiver, power amplifier, or mixer.

Media Reader
Fast UHS-II SD 4.0 Card Reader
The included SD card slot is compatible with SD™, SDHC™, and SDXC™ memory cards, and supports 320 MB/s read speeds with UHS-II SDXC cards to quickly offload images and video. microSD cards are also supported when used with adapters commonly included with the cards.

Part Number ECHO-DK20-T4
Hardware
Form Factor Thunderbolt dock
External Connectors
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • One HDMI 2.1 Port
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A ports
  • Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C charging ports
  • One RJ45 (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet) port
  • One 3.5mm combination headphone/microphone jack
  • Two (right and left channels) line out RCA jacks
  • One 3.5mm microphone jack
  • One SD 4.0 card slot
  • One M.2 SSD slot
  • One power connector
Thunderbolt 4 Computer Port
  • Power Delivery
    — Provides laptop charging up to 100W
  • Cables Supported
    — Any Thunderbolt 4 cable (0.7-meter included)
    — 100W 0.2, 0.5, 0.7, 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables
  • Cables Not Supported
    — 60W Thunderbolt 3 cables
    — 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables
Thunderbolt 4 Peripherals Ports
  • Connectivity
    — With USB-C connector
  • Peripherals Supported
    — Thunderbolt 3
    — Thunderbolt 2 (macOS)
    — USB4
    — USB 3, 2.0 and 1.1 devices
    — Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C monitors
    — DisplayPort and HDMI monitors
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Ports (Rear Panel)
  • 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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A Port (Front Panel)
  • 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
    — 1.5A per port advertised using USB Type-C Charging
    — 7.5W per port for operation or charging
    — Supports simultaneous charging and syncing
RJ45 (Ethernet) Port
  • Network Support
    — Supports 2500 Mb/s, 1000 Mb/s, and 100 Mb/s network speeds and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
  • Standard— Compliant with 802.3bz-2016 and 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.2 Specifications
  • Network
    — 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)
  • Packets
    — Maximum packet size: 9000 bytes (Jumbo packets)
  • Chip— Realtek RTL8156
SD Card Slot
  • Cards Supported
    — SD, SDHC, SDXC
    — microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards when used with adapter (sold separately)
Audio Line Out
  • Connectivity
    — SD, SDHC, SDXC
    — RCA R+L connectors
Internal Slot NVMe M.2 slot (connected at PCIe x1)
Power Delivery Provides laptop charging up to 100W
Kensington Security Slot Supports Standard, MicroSaver®, and MicroSaver 2 Locks
Power Adapter Universal 150W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Dimensions (WxDxH) Dock: 9.6 x 4.2 x 1.3 in. (24.3 x 10.6 x 3.3 cm)
Power Adapter: 2.6 x 5.4 x 0.9 in. (6.6 x 13.7 x 2.2 cm)
Weight Dock and Power Supply: 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
Complete Package: 3.55 lbs (1.51 kg)
Compliance RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
VCCI-B certified
FCC Part 15, Subpart B
CISPR 32 / EN 55032
Power Supply (PSE certified; UL certified)
Package Contents Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock
Power adaper
Power cord
0.7-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable
ThunderLok 4 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
Documentation

Compatibility
Mac Compatibility
  • Mac (M1/M2) supports one display
  • Mac (M1/M2 Pro, M1/M2 Max, and M1/M2 Ultra) supports two displays, including two Apple Pro Display XDRs
  • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports supports two displays, up to two 5K
  • macOS 13 (Ventura), 12 (Monterey), or 11 (Big Sur) required


Windows Compatibility
  • Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 4 port or USB4 port
  • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 3 port and an Intel 8th Gen (2018) or newer CPU


Chromebook Compatibility
  • Chromebook with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4


iPad Pro Compatibility
  • M series iPad Pro supports one mirrored monitor


iPad Pro Compatibility
  • For computers and displays compatibility information, see the following PDF
    PDF


HDR Compatibility


NVMe SSDs Compatibility
  • For a list of compatible NVMe SSDs, see the following PDF
    PDF