iVanky FusionDock Pro 3 Thunderbolt 5 Dock
An 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock that brings 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost, 180W power, and 8K display support to both Mac and Windows for under $400.
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What we like
- True Thunderbolt 5 with 80Gbps base / 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost
- Works on both Mac and Windows (unlike FusionDock Max 2 / Ultra)
- 180W power supply delivers up to 140W to the host laptop
- TB5 cable included in the box — saves you a $50 accessory purchase
- 2.5GbE, SD 4.0, and 11 total ports cover most desk setups
Could be better
- Single 8K only on Windows — Macs are capped at dual 6K@60Hz
- Plastic chassis feels less premium than the CalDigit Element 5
- Fan can be audible under sustained heavy load
Full Review
The FusionDock Pro 3 is iVanky’s attempt to bring Thunderbolt 5 to people who aren’t ready to drop $700 on a CalDigit Element 5 Hub or OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub. At $399, it’s the cheapest legitimate TB5 dock on Amazon right now — and unlike iVanky’s flagship FusionDock Max 2, this one actually works on Windows.
Build and Design
The chassis is matte black plastic with a vertical orientation that takes up less desk real estate than horizontal docks like the CalDigit TS4. It’s lighter than you’d expect, which is the trade-off for the price point — the Element 5 Hub’s aluminum body feels noticeably more premium. The included 3.3ft TB5 cable is a real cost win; certified TB5 cables run $40-50 on their own.
Thunderbolt 5 Performance
You get the full 80Gbps base bandwidth plus Intel’s Bandwidth Boost mode pushing 120Gbps for display-heavy workflows. In practice, that means dual 6K@60Hz on M4 Pro/Max MacBooks, or dual 8K@60Hz if you’re on a Windows TB5 laptop. NVMe enclosures hit 6,000+ MB/s sequential, which is the main reason to care about TB5 in the first place.
Power and Connectivity
180W input means 140W to the laptop and 60W left over for downstream USB-C charging — enough to keep an M4 Max MacBook Pro topped off under sustained load. The 11 ports cover the usual suspects: 2.5GbE, SD 4.0, USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, plus downstream TB5 ports for daisy-chaining. The fan is quiet at idle but spins up audibly when you’re pushing both displays plus an external SSD.
Mac vs. Windows
If you’re on Windows, this dock punches above its price — dual 8K support at $399 is unheard of. On Mac, you’re getting the same dual 6K ceiling as a $250 TB4 dock, so the upgrade really comes down to the 120Gbps boost for external storage and future-proofing for whatever the M5 Pro brings.
Who Should Buy This
Buy the FusionDock Pro 3 if you want Thunderbolt 5 without paying $700, especially if you’re on Windows or plan to upgrade your MacBook in the next two years. If you need a metal chassis, more downstream TB5 ports, or are running a multi-machine setup, step up to the CalDigit Element 5 Hub instead. For Mac-only users who don’t need TB5’s bandwidth headroom today, the cheaper FusionDock Max 1 still makes more sense.
