Belkin today announced the launch of its Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD, which is designed to work with the USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports on Apple's new 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro machines.

Created to be a "complete single-cable docking solution," the Express Dock HD features 40Gb/s data transfer speeds, 85 watts of power delivery for charging, and support for a single 5K monitor or two 4K monitors.

belkindock2

"Belkin has a long-standing history of designing complementary peripherals and accessories for the industry's most innovative hardware products, such as the all-new MacBook Pro," said Steve Malony, vice president and general manager, Belkin. "The new Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD and its exceptional single-cable docking solution for notebooks was developed with a deep understanding of consumers' needs for ideal connectivity solutions."

The Express Dock includes Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, one DisplayPort, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an Audio In/Out port, and a second Audio Out port. Up to five Thunderbolt devices can be daisy-chained from the dock and it includes a 170W power adapter to supply power to attached peripherals while also charging a MacBook Pro.

belkindock
Belkin is also introducing a USB-C to HDMI adapter and two Thunderbolt 3 cables in 0.5 ($29.95) and 2m ($69.95) sizes. Pricing on the Express Dock and the adapter has not yet been announced.

Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock and USB-C to HDMI Adapter will be available soon from the Belkin website and from Apple.com. The Thunderbolt 3 cables are already available from both Belkin and Apple.

Top Rated Comments

auero Avatar
114 months ago
This is looking like a better solution than buying a bunch of Apple Adapters. I'm frustrated at how much I'll have to blow on all new adapters in addition to the higher price on the MacBook Pro. It would have ben nice to have at least one regular USB port left behind or even a display port.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Dirtfarmer Avatar
114 months ago
Hahahahahah ahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaahahaha

Yo dawg I heard you like overpriced widgets that don't do much

So here's an overpriced widget that lets you use the overpriced widget that doesn't come with basic functionality from the factory.

BECAUSE IT CAN'T DO THINGS NOW THAT IT'S BEEN ABLE TO DO SINCE THE 90'S
[doublepost=1477612359][/doublepost]

Yo dawg I heard you bought a laptop that forgot how to laptop

So here's a mini laptop that does the things that laptops do but your laptop doesn't

Carry around both laptops and put them together and you will have one laptop

7 pounds of the lightest portable computing equipment money can buy
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
341328 Avatar
114 months ago
2x eSATA ?
Optical audio output?
haha. no one cares about these.
[doublepost=1477613305][/doublepost]looks awesome
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MagnusVonMagnum Avatar
114 months ago
Display Port? Not Mini-Display port? That's not very "Apple" like. Where's the HDMI port? The 3.5mm jack should be a combination analog/optical port (more flexible, especially since there's no HDMI here which most TVs still use). They probably should have included an SD card reader since the new Macbook ditched it and many found that useful.

Personally, I want to see a dock with a Thunderbolt III gaming level graphics card in it plus every old port you might possibly need for older hardware (e.g. Firewire and even an express card slot so I can keep using my hardware I have for my older 2008 Macbook Pro without more adapters or having to get new equipment). I mean why not offer ports for everything one could possibly need on a hub that's designed for a desktop docking?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
randyj Avatar
114 months ago
$49 dollars for that adapter isn't pricey, This is a dock thats going to retail around $250. Which is the common price for docks.
[doublepost=1477613212][/doublepost]

This style connector has a 10 year shelf life most likely. Thunderbolt had 6ish years. Seems reasonable.
USB-c and thunderbolt now share the same connector.
The great thing about USB-C is that it can be up to 20 volts and 5 amps.
As a result of this, it might be that this 'standard' plug sticks around for a long long time.

I hope it does become a standard for not just laptops/phones/tablets, but for all devices that need low power.
Think battery rechargers, digital cameras, cordless vacuums, routers, wireless hubs, remotes controller cars and toys, Bluetooth speakers and any household thing which comes with a power brick. (They don't need to connect to a computer etc, just use the power brick of USB-c for charging)
USB has been ok, but with 5V and 3 amp max, you can only have 15 watts of power.
100 watts could change everything!
I hope so anyway, I have a box full of power adapters. I don't even know what half of them are for!

Having said all that, why the hell didn't Apple move away from the lightening cable for the iPhone 7.
How are you meant to plug your lightening port headphones into the new MacBook Pro?
They released a lightening to 3.5mm dongle, will the also release a 3.5mm to lightening dongle too?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
KPOM Avatar
114 months ago
Belkin neglected to mention the price. This looks good, though.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Popular Stories

iphone 16 pro models 1

Here's How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Compare to the iPhone 17 Pro

Saturday July 5, 2025 1:00 pm PDT by
Apple should unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, and there might be one bigger difference between the Pro and Pro Max models this year. As always, the Pro Max model will be larger than the Pro model:iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch display iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch displayGiven the Pro Max is physically larger than the Pro, it has more internal space, allowing for a larger battery and...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

iPhone 17 Pro to Reverse iPhone X Design Decision

Monday July 7, 2025 9:46 am PDT by
Since the iPhone X in 2017, all of Apple's highest-end iPhone models have featured either stainless steel or titanium frames, but it has now been rumored that this design decision will be coming to an end with the iPhone 17 Pro models later this year. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo today, the account Instant Digital said that the iPhone 17 Pro models will have an aluminum...
imac video apple feature

Apple Launching These 15+ Products Later This Year

Sunday July 6, 2025 8:05 am PDT by
The calendar has turned to July, meaning that 2025 is now more than half over. And while the summer months are often quiet for Apple, the company still has more than a dozen products coming later this year, according to rumors. Below, we have outlined at least 15 new Apple products that are expected to launch later this year, along with key rumored features for each. iPhone 17 Series iPho...
iOS 26 Feature

Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 3

Monday July 7, 2025 1:20 pm PDT by
Apple is continuing to refine and update iOS 26, and beta three features smaller changes than we saw in beta 2, plus further tweaks to the Liquid Glass design. Apple is gearing up for the next phase of beta testing, and the company has promised that a public beta is set to come out in July. Transparency In some apps like Apple Music, Podcasts, and the App Store, Apple has toned down the...
iPhone Car Key Kia

Here's Which Vehicles Offer iPhone Car Keys

Sunday July 6, 2025 3:03 pm PDT by
In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is currently offered by select automakers, including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and a handful of others, and it is set to expand further. Apple has a web page with a list of vehicle models that ...
iPhone 17 Pro in Hand Feature Lowgo

iPhone 17 Pro Coming Soon With These 14 New Features

Friday July 4, 2025 1:05 pm PDT by
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are just over two months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models. Latest Rumors These rumors surfaced in June and July:Apple logo repositioned: Apple's logo may have a lower position on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro models, compared to previous...
iphone 17 pro render majin bu

New iPhone 17 Pro Renders Highlight Apple Logo and MagSafe Design Changes

Sunday July 6, 2025 8:43 pm PDT by
New renders today provide the best look yet relocated Apple logo and redesigned MagSafe magnet array of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Image via Majin Bu. Several of the design changes coming to the iPhone 17 Pro model have been rumored for some time, such as the elongated camera bump that spans the full width of the device, with the LiDAR Scanner and flash moving to the right side. ...
iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island

iPhone 17 Models Rumored to Feature Redesigned Dynamic Island

Monday July 7, 2025 7:38 am PDT by
iPhone 17 models will feature a redesigned Dynamic Island user interface, according to a post today from Digital Chat Station, an account with more than three million followers on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The account has accurately leaked some information regarding future Apple products in the past. The account did not share any specific details about the alleged changes that are ...
Prime Day 25 Feature Warm Triad

The Best Prime Day Deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More

Monday July 7, 2025 10:55 am PDT by
Amazon is back with its annual summertime Prime Day event, lasting for four days from July 8-11, the longest Prime Day yet. As it does every year, Prime Day offers shoppers a huge selection of deals across Amazon's storefront. With the event now underway, we're tracking numerous all-time low prices on Apple gear right now. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a...