Belkin Introduces New Compact Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core ‘Dual Power’

Belkin today introduced the Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core, a “dual-power” docking option that supports the passage of power from a laptop to connected devices, so a separate power cable is not required.

Belkin says the Dock Core is aimed at those looking for fast transfer speeds and a single-cable solution for connecting laptops to peripherals.

Designed for Mac and Windows machines, Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core offers a compact form factor ideal for desktop use along with 40Gb / s transfer speeds, 60W upstream load power, and support for one 8K monitor or two monitors 4K at 60Hz.

There is a Thunderbolt 3 cable attached to connect to a Thunderbolt 3 laptop, a USB-C PD power supply, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, an HDMI 2.0 port, a 1 Gb Ethernet port, audio input / output ports, a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb / s) and a USB-A 2.0 port.

When connected to a laptop, the Dock Core can power connected peripheral devices without the need for a separate power cable. The laptop can be kept charged by connecting its existing power supply to the USB-C PD port on the Thunderbolt base.

“Belkin’s Thunderbolt 3 docks and adapters are perfect for remote workers, whether it’s from home, an RV beach vacation, or a hotel room. They transform mobile devices into high-productivity hubs on the go,” Jon said. Roepke, Director of Product Management, Belkin. “They easily connect a USB-C laptop to virtually all common peripherals like displays, projectors, external hard drives, ethernet, and speakers, so they can work quickly and easily without having to be their own IT department. With a cable These docks are a clutter-free alternative to a tangled nest of cables on the desk or dining room table that now serves as an office. And since it’s dual powered, the dock can draw power directly from the laptop instead of from the wall outlet: there is one less cable to worry about. “

Belkin’s Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core will be available for purchase in July 2020 on the Belkin website and at retailers such as Amazon. It is priced at $ 170.