If you’ve been waiting for a docking station that can actually keep up with modern workflows, UGREEN just gave folks something worth paying attention to. The company has launched two new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations in the United States (the Maxidok 17-in-1 and the Maxidok 10-in-1) and both are available for pre-sale starting today.
Thunderbolt 5 is still relatively new territory for docking stations, but UGREEN is moving fast to stake out a position in the space. The new Maxidok lineup sits at the top of what the company offers, and the specs back that up.
Let’s start with the flagship. The Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station packs 17 ports into a single unit, which is a lot. But raw port count isn’t the headline here – it’s what those ports can do. Data transfer speeds top out at 120Gbps via Thunderbolt 5, and the dock supports single 8K or dual 6K display output for Thunderbolt 5-enabled Macs and recent Apple hardware. Windows users get single or dual 8K display output. If you’re running a multi-monitor setup and pushing a lot of data at the same time, this is built for that.
One feature that sets the 17-in-1 apart from most docks on the market is the integrated M.2 SSD storage expansion slot, supporting drives up to 8TB. That means you can add fast local storage directly to your dock rather than running yet another cable to an external drive. For video editors, photographers, or anyone managing large files on a daily basis, that’s genuinely useful and not just a spec-sheet bullet point. Power delivery comes in at 240W total, which should handle even the more demanding laptops and attached devices without any issues.
The build quality seems like UGREEN took it seriously here too. The 17-in-1 uses a zinc-aluminum alloy enclosure with advanced thermal management and circuit protection, which matters when you’re running a dock under sustained, high-load conditions. Heat is usually the enemy of stability with dense docks like this, so the cooling design is worth noting.
Now, the Maxidok 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station is the more streamlined option, but it’s not a cut-rate version of the flagship. It hits the same 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 data transfer speeds and supports the same multi-display configurations – single 8K or dual 6K on Thunderbolt 5 Macs, single or dual 8K on Windows. Where it differs is in the port count and power delivery, which drops to 140W total – still plenty for most laptop and desktop setups.
The 10-in-1 is designed with cleaner desks in mind. It includes Gigabit Ethernet, a quiet cooling system, and works without DisplayLink drivers, so you get true plug-and-play operation. No driver hunting, no software installs – you just connect it and it works. That’s not always guaranteed in the docking station world, so it’s a point in the 10-in-1’s favor for office environments where IT headaches aren’t welcome.
Both docks will appeal to Mac users running the latest Apple silicon hardware, but Windows power users running Thunderbolt 5-equipped machines will find plenty to like here too. The 8K display support and high-speed data transfer aren’t just for the Mac crowd.
Worth flagging for Linux folks: UGREEN hasn’t specifically called out Linux compatibility here, and Thunderbolt docks can be hit or miss depending on the kernel version and hardware. The plug-and-play, no-DisplayLink approach on the 10-in-1 is a good sign, since DisplayLink has historically been problematic on Linux. If you’re running a Thunderbolt 5-capable Linux machine and considering one of these, it may be worth waiting for community feedback after the Amazon launch on March 24.
As for pricing, the Maxidok 17-in-1 is available at $398.99. The Maxidok 10-in-1 comes in at $249.99. Both docks are available now for pre-sale on the UGREEN official store, with Amazon sales beginning March 24, 2026.
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