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Glyph Technologies Thunderbolt 3 Dock

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7 reviews
Glyph Technologies Thunderbolt 3 Dock
Key Features
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x2 M.2 Slot
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 for Accessories
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 for Host Connectivity
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Port
Whether you're looking to simplify your workstation setup or streamline your DIT cat, the Thunderbolt 3 Dock from Glyph provides a wide range of ports, plus an empty M.2 slot that supports NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs and allows you to upgrade the dock with storage.
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Glyph Technologies GLTB3DOCK Overview

Whether you're looking to simplify your workstation setup or streamline your DIT cat, the Thunderbolt 3 Dock from Glyph provides a wide range of ports, plus an empty M.2 slot that supports NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs and allows you to upgrade the dock with storage.

Glyph built this dock with two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports. One of these ports can be used to connect a single peripheral or daisy-chain up to five additional devices, while the other is used to interface with your host system and provides up to 87W of power for device charging. Other integrated ports include one 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with 5V / 3A of power, two 5 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports with 5V / 1.2A of power, one DisplayPort 1.2 port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a UHS-II SD card reader with speeds of up to 270 MB/s, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 3.5mm microphone jack. This dock also supports one 5K display at resolutions up to 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz, or dual 4K displays @ 60 Hz.

General Features
Expand Your Capabilities
Connect all your peripherals and charge your Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) enabled MacBook Pro with a single cable. Glyph's Thunderbolt 3 Dock has up to 40 Gb/s of throughput for data and video, and the ability to daisy-chain up to five additional devices.
Solid State of Mind
Glyph's Thunderbolt 3 Dock has an empty M.2 slot that supports NVMe PCIe 3.0 x2 SSDs. With speeds of up to 1500 MB/s, you can increase capacity without sacrificing performance. Once you install a compatible SSD, it can be formatted for Windows 10 or Mac OS X.
UPC: 691450003644

Glyph Technologies GLTB3DOCK Specs

Ports
USB1 x USB-C USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (3 A)
2 x USB-A USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 (1.2 A)
Thunderbolt1 x Thunderbolt 3 (87 W)
Ethernet1 x RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
Display1 x DisplayPort 1.2
Audio1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Media Card Reader1 x SD (Unspecified Type) (UHS-II [312 MB/s])
Host Connections
Host ConnectionUSB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Connection TypeDetachable Cable
Powered Connection87 W USB Power Delivery
General
Number of Displays Supported2
Maximum Resolution Supported5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz (Single Display)
3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (Dual Display)
OS CompatibilityWindows
macOS
*As of February, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
UASP SupportNo
Hardware
Drives Supported1 x M.2
Power
Power SourceAC Adapter
Power I/OBarrel Connector (Unspecified Diameter) (Input)
Physical
LED IndicatorNone
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Lock SlotNo
Dimensions9.4 x 3.75 x 0.9" / 23.88 x 9.53 x 2.29 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight4.205 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.8 x 6.2 x 3.9"

Glyph Technologies GLTB3DOCK Reviews

Remove the plastic surrounding the cable connector.

By Sam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-12

Excellent craftsmanship and performance. The SD card slot connection in all my external docks from various name brands are finicky. I think its an OS or computer hardware issue, this Glyph models seems less finicky. It does get quite warm.

One of the best Thunderbolt 3 docks with NVME SSD storage.

By William
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-28

I got this unit on 06/2020 with 2TB NVME SSE pre-installed and so far, the dock works perfectly. It is connected to my computer (2017 MacBook-pro) via Thunderbolt3 using the 85watt USB-C port and to my Photographer Monitor (BenQ SW321C) through the other USB-C port. The computer is able to recognize both devices without problems, the Reading and Writing speeds of the NVME SSD ranges between 1000Mb/s to 1200Mb/s (I don’t know who is the manufacturer of the disk). The Audio and Mic work fine.  The unit is metallic, solid, with a sturdy black, very nice.   The only complaint that I have is that when it is in idle mode (the computer is sleeping) you can notice a mild acute noise (high-frequency buzzing). I have been reading about it and it seems that the noise is generated from the processor's power circuit when is in C3 or deep sleep (clock-stopped or sleep) power state, which is caused by a phenomenon referred to as the Piezoelectric Effect. So, the noise is normal and does not affect the performance, as soon as you turn on the computer or start using the unit the noise disappears. I really recommend this dock and the price is acceptable.

Outstanding dock (just remove small plastic insert)

By Aaron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-31

This dock is outstanding! It unfortunately has received poor reviews, though, because of a problem that is very easy to resolve. On the back of the dock, there is a plastic insert that surrounds two Thunderbolt 3 ports (including the port that connects to your computer). This insert keeps the cable from securely fastening, making the computer connection quite unstable. However, this plastic piece is easy to remove, and with it off, the cable connection is solid. Since removing this piece, I have not experienced any connection drops. I ordered the 2 Terabyte SSD version, and its read and write speeds are consistent with the advertised specs. It writes at close to 1,100Mb/sec and reads at over 1,300Mb/sec.

Avoid

By Brian Michael
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2019-08-04

Drive works but USB is extremely unreliable. Sometimes it functions at half speed, other times it disconnects completely (note the card readers and audio are connected via the USB bus so they break at the same time). Not sure if this is an isolated incident. I opened a ticket on the support page and no one replied. I reached out to tech support and no one replied. Finally I reached out to customer support and received a response the next day saying tech support was opening a ticket. They asked me to resend all the details I had already submitted, claiming their system was “finicky”. I sent everything again, and 9 days later I still have not received any response.

Does Not Work

By Jason
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2019-06-05

I have 2 of these and 2 brand new MBPs. They do not work together. If you have a new Mac find another solution, this one is a non-starter. I've invested thousands of dollars on this working as advertised and it does not. Now my time is wasted as well as my money.

Don't this buy

By Gene
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-01-23

My Bro and I both bought this and both are having defective cable problems, but his is still working and mine just stopped, I'm so bummed I have a lot of data on it and need it now but not going to happen wow quality stuff here and not just mine $500 bucks down the drain

very fast

By Erick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-21

using for video editing, ProRes 4K 422 without hiccups! It is significantly faster that anything I have. It is well made, metal case, high quality. I wish it had an on/off button as I have to unplug it to switch off. Overall, great product.

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can this dock's m.2 drive function without ...

can this dock's m.2 drive function without plugging in the included power supply? also what input voltages does the dock's power supply support?
Asked by: Jake
No, you would need to plugin the dock with the included power supply to access the M.2 drive (which does not come pre-installed).
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2019-10-31

Power supply included ?

Power supply included ?
Asked by: mark
Yes, included in the box would be a 87W External Power Supply
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2019-06-25

will it charge windows and Mac devices?

will it charge windows and Mac devices?
Asked by: rodrigo
It provides power but the receiving device must handshake and except power.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-09-10

Sorry to show my ignorance here, but how do I run ...

Sorry to show my ignorance here, but how do I run 2 displays from a single DP port? any cables/adapters provided?
Asked by: Randall
You can daisy chain multiple monitors using only one cable on one DisplayPort 1.2 Output and then one short cable between each DisplayPort 1.2 monitors. On most DisplayPort 1.2 video card, CPU integrated graphics or laptop port you can connect up to 4 monitors running at resolution of 1920 x 1080 or 1920 x 1200 The Maximum number of monitors that you can daisy-chain to one DisplayPort 1.2 MST Is broken down by monitor resolution): Daisy chaining is the act of connecting many monitors using only one cable on one DisplayPort 1.2 Output and then one short cable between each DisplayPort 1.2 monitors. On most DisplayPort 1.2 video card, CPU integrated graphics or laptop port you may connect up to 4 monitors running at resolution of 1920 x 1080 or 1920 x 1200 Maximum monitors that you can daisy-chain to a DisplayPort 1.2 MST (broken down by monitor resolution. I can’t post the resolution table here as a pic but do a search for daisy chain monitors on DP 1.2 and you can find the info
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-01-30
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