Input & Connectivity
Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-06-08 · 9 expert sources

Pros
- +Truly plug-and-play on Mac — drivers ship inside macOS 11.1+, zero downloads on M-series and Intel Macs
- +Fast UHS-II SD card slot reads at up to 320 MB/s for quick photo/video offload
- +Four Thunderbolt 4 ports (one upstream) plus three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- +Supports dual 5K or single 4K/5K/6K/8K display over downstream TB4 ports
- +Compact fanless aluminum dock with Sonnet pro-A/V track record
Cons
- −90W upstream charging is the lowest of the six — tight for 16-inch MBP under sustained load
- −Gigabit Ethernet only, no 2.5GbE
- −No HDMI or DisplayPort output — displays connect via TB4 ports only
- −USB-A ports cap at 7.5W for device charging
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus8.4
- Effectiveness8.2
- Build safety8.9
- Durability9.0
- Value7.9