Satechi launches a new Pro edition of the Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro while adding new features to its Stand Hub for Mac Studio and Mac mini
Accessory maker Satechi has released a Pro version of its Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub while adding new features to the Stand & Hub for Mac mini and Mac Studio.
The Stand & Hub has been upgraded with an integrated NVMe SSD enclosure. The new Pro edition of the Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro gets a sixty percent stronger GaN power adapter capable of supplying 96W to the host device and other perks.
The new accessories are available on the Satechi web store, with a limited-time twenty percent launch applied by entering the code CES20 at checkout.
Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub vs. Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro: What’s the difference?
The new Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro is more versatile than its non-Pro counterpart. Aside from a stronger power supply that puts out enough power to charge your MacBook Pro, this accessory allows you to daisy-chain up to six devices at once.
Like its predecessor, the Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro supports the latest Thunderbolt 4 features, like three downstream ports (40Gbps each) and 8K 60Hz video output or two 4K screens. Its Thunderbolt 4 ports are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB, delivering 15W of power to connected peripherals.
Stand & Hub now supports NVMe and M.2 SATA SSD
The updated Stand & Hub for Mac mini and Mac Studio features an integrated SSD enclosure that saw some improvements in the updated version.
It now accepts both NVMe and M.2 SATA SSDs. Satechi says the hub now works with Time Machine, allowing you to back up your Mac to the SSD.
The built-in USB-C and USB-A ports have been upgraded to the faster USB Gen 2 standard, delivering two times speeds at up to 10Gbps. Like before, you also get a pair of USB-A 3.0 ports (5Gbps), micro/SD card readers and an audio jack.
Pricing and availability
The Satechi web store offers the updated Stand & Hub for Mac mini and Mac Studio with NVMe SSD Enclosure for $100 a pop, while the Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro is priced at $200. To receive a twenty percent launch discount, available for a limited time, don’t forget to enter the redemption code CES20 at checkout.
Other products Satechi unveiled so far at CES 2024
Satechi made other announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. On the first day of the show, it unveiled 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 foldable chargers that support the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard and Apple’s MagSafe.
Moreover, the company unveiled its first mechanical keyboard with special macOS and Windows keys. It’s available to purchase from the Satechi web store.
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