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Elevate Your Mac Mini Experience with Trebleet's Thunderbolt 3 Super Dock!

In the world of high-speed data and performance, your docking station plays a crucial role in enhancing your workstation's capabilities. Today, let's take a look at our upgraded evergreen product: the Trebleet Mac Mini Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Dual M.2 NVMe PCIe & CFexpress Slots - Silver.



A Perfect Match for Your Mac Mini

Crafted in elegant silver, this dock complements your Mac Mini seamlessly. Upgraded in 2023, this docking station is designed to offer unparalleled performance and versatility.


Key Features

  • Single 8K Display @60Hz Support: Immerse yourself in stunning visuals with support for a single 8K display at 60Hz.

  • Dual M.2 Expansion Slots: Experience lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 2,800MB/s with PCIe Gen 3 x4 and up to 950MB/s with USB 3.1 Gen2.

  • Thunderbolt 3/USB4 Ports (40Gbps) X 2: Connect with unmatched speed through two Thunderbolt 3/USB4 ports.

  • 4X USB 3.1 Ports (5V@3A): Access a range of USB options, including three USB3.1 Gen 2 USB-A ports and one USB-C port, all operating at 10Gbps.

  • Integrated Card Readers: Simplify your workflow with built-in CFexpress Type B, UHS-II SD 4.0, and TF Trans-Flash Card readers.

  • Daisy Chain Support: Expand your connectivity with the ability to daisy chain up to five units for seamless multitasking.

  • Convenient ON/OFF Switch & Power LED: Easily manage the dock's power with a push-button switch and monitor its status via a discreet LED indicator.

1X Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 (40 Gbps) port

1x Thunderbolt 3 daisy-chain port

3x USB-A (10 Gbps) (5V@3A)

1x USB-C(10 Gbps) (5V@3A)

1x NVMe (PCIe 3.0) PCIe Gen 3 x4 Expansion Slot (Up to 2,800MB/s, READ/WRITE)

1x NVMe USB3.1 Gen2 Expansion Slot (Up to 950 MB/s, READ/WRITE)

1x CFexpress Type-B Card Slot

1x UHS-II SD4.0 / TF Card Slot

1x DC 72-watt power jack (12V/6A)


Product Highlights

  • Ultra-Fast Storage Upgrade: Expand your digital storage space effortlessly and achieve lightning-fast speeds of up to 2800 MB/s (PCIe) and 950 MB/s (USB 3.1 Gen2) for quick and efficient file transfers and backups.

  • Photographer's Exclusive: Tailored to meet the needs of photographers with UHS-II SD4.0 and TF Card readers, along with three high-speed 10GB USB-A and USB-C ports.

  • Compact and User-Friendly Design: Enhance your workstation with this sleek aluminum alloy Thunderbolt 3 Mac Mini Docking Station.


Compatibility

  • Mac OS 10.X or later

  • Windows 10 or newer

  • Computers equipped with TB3/TB4/USB4 ports


Product Dimensions

  • 7.75" x 7.75" x 0.9" inches (197mm x 197mm x 23mm)

Package Includes

  • USB4 Mac Mini Super Dock

  • Thunderbolt 3/USB4 40Gbps Cable (0.2 meter)

  • 72W Power supply

  • Toolkit

  • User's guide



Storage Compatibility Note

Please note that the M.2 interface (NVMe SSD Slot) of this product exclusively supports M.2 SSDs with PCIe protocol and does not accommodate M.2 SSDs with SATA protocol.


Automated Rest Mode

Rest assured that you don't need to manually power on or off the MacMini Dock. When it detects no signal from the connected device, it will automatically enter "Rest Mode," saving energy and providing a hassle-free experience.


Upgrade your Mac Mini setup with Trebleet's Mac Mini Super Dock, delivering unparalleled performance and versatility. Experience the future of connectivity today!


NVMe SSD Expansion Slot Allowable Space (With Heatsink):

The available space between the surface of the SSD and the inner surface of the cover measures 7mm. If you intend to use an external heatsink, please ensure it is 7mm or less in thickness. For example, the Samsung 980 PRO offers an external heatsink with a thickness of 8.6mm, which exceeds the allowable space of the Mac Mini Dock. However, as an alternative, you can choose to leave the cover open when using the external heatsink.


IMPORTANT NOTICE 1

Due to potential Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) generated by USB 3.0, we strongly advise against connecting any 2.4GHz wireless devices, such as wireless mice and keyboards, to this docking station. This precaution ensures uninterrupted wireless device performance.


IMPORTANT NOTICE 2

Are you considering purchasing this product and happen to be an M1, M2 or M3 chip computer user?

If so, it's essential to take a moment to review the SSD compatibility list . This is especially crucial if you plan to use the SSD in a Mac OS environment or with an M1, M2 or M3 computer. There have been several reports indicating that M1, M2 or M3 computers may impose limitations on the WRITE speed of an SSD while maintaining normal READ speed. We hold strong hope that this issue will be addressed in a forthcoming Mac OS update.


However, it's worth noting that even SSDs labeled as "COMPATIBLE" may still experience limited or degraded WRITE Speed when used with M1, M2 or M3 computers. We recommend exploring the forum links below to gain insights before making your SSD purchase decision.


Should you choose to experiment with SSDs listed as "Compatible" on the SSD compatibility list to assess if they function without WRITE SPEED LIMIT issues on an M1, M2 or M3 chip computer, please make your purchase from an SSD seller that allows returns in case the SSD(s) you select exhibit underperformance or reduced WRITE speed due to M1, M2 or M3 chip WRITE speed limitations. Please be aware that we do not accept product returns solely based on WRITE Speed Limitations on M1, M2 or M3 chip computers. This is an issue that should ideally be addressed by Apple. For further details, refer to the section titled "NVMe SSD Models NOT having Slow WRITE Speed issues on M1 Computers - Updated 27FEB2023."


A promotional video of our Mac Mini Thunderbolt 3 Super Dock! (this was the earlier version shown in the video).


A short video made by our customer,  Olli Ovaskainen (this was the earlier version shown in the video, too).



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