Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Is it Worth the extra Cost? ( Wavlink UTD58)

WAVLINK Thunderbolt 5 Dock (UTD58) — tested on Mac mini M4 Pro: ports, SSD speeds, charging, fan noise, and real‑world display support. Quick take: Works great as a one‑cable dock for Thunderbolt 5 MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/Max), but Macs are still limited to 2 displays through the dock. If you need 3 displays, you’ll need to connect the 3rd display directly to the Mac. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F... Use code UD8P48TA for 30% off Price: $299.99 → $209.99 Valid 2026‑01‑27 to 2026‑02‑28 (GMT) (Amazon only) B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Chapters 00:00 Intro — WAVLINK Thunderbolt 5 dock overview 00:55 Fan / noise concerns 01:15 Who is this dock really for? (Mac vs PC) 02:12 USB‑C monitor requirement (no HDMI/DP) 02:47 Mac display limits (2 via dock) 03:31 Best use case: TB5 MacBook Pro + 2 Studio Displays 04:39 Unboxing (power brick, build) 05:10 2 USB‑C displays on the dock (works) 05:34 Trying a 3rd display via the dock (fails on Mac) 06:03 3‑display setup: 2 on dock + 1 direct to Mac 06:41 Power delivery + iPad charging (15W rear / 30W front) 07:08 HDMI test / monitor switching behavior 07:35 SSD speed tests (direct vs through dock) 08:40 300GB file transfer test (through dock) 09:18 SD card reader speed test 09:34 Verdict: hit or miss? (who should buy it) 10:14 Fan noise + heat results (quiet, warm not hot) 10:30 Wrap‑up / end screens Links / Deals 🛍 Amazon Storefront — My Favorite Tech (KTC monitor is here): https://amzn.to/48w844V Uperfect Monitors: https://uperfect.com/products/23-inch... Uperfect coupon codes: • MacSoundSolutions50 — $50 off orders $300+ • MacSoundSolutions60 — $60 off orders $400+ Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. Thanks for your support. #thunderbolt5 #wavlink #thunderboltdock