ASUS ROG Strix G16 with Thunderbolt 5: Tested with Plugable Docks & Peripherals

We tested the ASUS ROG Strix G16’s Thunderbolt 5 capabilities and tested it against a list of docks, hubs, and peripherals. But first, a recap of the state of Thunderbolt 5. 

When Thunderbolt 5 was announced back in late 2023, it was predicted that it would still be a while before we’d see laptops equipped with these Thunderbolt 5 ports. This has proven to be true, as Thunderbolt 5 hosts are still sparse as we enter late 2025. Nonetheless, Thunderbolt 5 is here for the early adopters.

Thunderbolt 5 offers up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth, which is double that of Thunderbolt 4. Thunderbolt 5 also introduces Bandwidth Boost, which allows for up to 120Gbps bandwidth in a single direction. 

This massive increase in capability allows Thunderbolt 5 hosts to support up to 3x 4K monitors at 144Hz, or 2x 8K monitors at 60Hz. Thunderbolt 5 can also support up to 240W power delivery over USB-C, so it can charge even the most power-hungry hosts. Check out our blog post on the difference between Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5.

At Plugable, we Connect This With That. We are obsessed with being on the forefront of technology, especially when it comes to a new USB-C specification such as Thunderbolt 5. As a result, we have acquired an ASUS ROG Strix G16, which features 2x Thunderbolt 5 ports, and tested it with several of our products. 

As mentioned above, there are very few hosts implementing Thunderbolt 5 (at least, not at the time this was posted), and the few that do may not showcase the full capabilities of Thunderbolt 5 yet. And that seems to be the case with this particular host, as it has not implemented Bandwidth Boost, and USB-C Power Delivery is capped at 100W. 

However, we still think it is important to test this early iteration of a Thunderbolt 5 host, and luckily, it worked great with our lineup of products.

Below, you can find a list of some of our most popular and compatible products. This is not a comprehensive list, and we will continue to update it as we test more of our products, so be sure to check back here. You can also reach out to our exceptional support team for additional assistance in selecting the right product for you. Visit Plugable.com/Support or email support@plugable.com.

Thunderbolt Docking Stations:

TBT-UDT3 - Thunderbolt 5 Dock with 3x Thunderbolt 5 Ports, 140W Laptop Charging - Compatible with up to 2x 4K 144Hz displays

TBT4-UDZ - Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Docking Station with 96W Charging - Compatible with up to 4x 4K 60Hz displays plus laptop screen

TBT4-UD5 - Thunderbolt 4 Dock For 4K Dual Monitors or Single 8K, 100W Charging - Compatible with up to 2x 4K 60Hz displays or 1x 4K 144Hz display

TBT-6950PD - Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station for Quad Monitors with 100W Charging - Compatible

TBT4-UDX1 - Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station with 96W Charging

TBT3-UDZ - Thunderbolt and USB-C Dual Display Dock with 96W Host Charging - Compatible

TBT3-UDC3 - Thunderbolt Docking Station, Dual HDMI with DisplayPort, 96W Charging - Compatible

USB-C Docking Stations:

UD-CA1A - USB-C Docking Station with HDMI, 60W Laptop Charging - Compatible

UD-CAM - USB-C Docking Station with VESA Mount, 85W Laptop Charging - Compatible

USB-C Driver-based Docking Stations and Graphics Adapters:

UD-7400PD - USB-C 5-Display Docking Station with HDMI 2.1 and 140W Charging - Compatible with 1x 4K 144Hz and 4x 4K 60Hz displays

UD-ULTC4K - Triple Display Dock with 3x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, and 100W Charging - Compatible

UD-ULTCDL - USB-C Triple Monitor Docking Station with 100W Laptop Charging - Compatible

UD-3900C4 - Quad HDMI Display Docking Station with 100W Charging - Compatible

UD-6950PDZ - Plugable USB-C Dual HDMI Docking Station, 100W Pass-through Charging - Compatible

UD-6950PDH - Plugable USB-C Docking Station, Dual 4K Monitors, 100W Laptop Charging - Compatible

UD-3950PDZ - USB-C Triple Monitor Docking Station, 100W Laptop Charging - Compatible

Thunderbolt / USB-C Dongles and Hubs:

USBC-11IN1E - USB-C 11-IN-1 Hub with Ethernet - Compatible with up to 2x 4K 60Hz

TBT4-HUB3C - Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub - Compatible

USB4-HUB3A - 5-IN-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub - Compatible

USBC-4IN1 - 4-IN-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 100W Charging - Compatible

USBC-7IN1E - USB-C 7-IN-1 Hub with Ethernet - Compatible

USBC-7IN1 - USB-C 7 in 1 Hub - Compatible

USBC-HDMI - USB-C to HDMI Adapter - Compatible

USBC-HDMI8K - Plugable HDMI 2.1 USB-C to HDMI Adapter, Supports 4K 144Hz or 8K 60Hz - Compatible with up to 4K 144Hz

USBC-HDMI-CABLE - USB 3.1 Type-C to HDMI 2.0 Cable - Compatible

USBC-DP - USB-C to DisplayPort Bidirectional Adapter Cable - Compatible

USBC-MSTH3 - USB-C to HDMI Adapter for Triple Monitors - Compatible with up to 2x 4K 144Hz or 3x 4K 60Hz

Portable Monitors:

USBC-PDMON - USB-C Portable Monitor with Protective Case/Stand, 100W Pass-Through Charging - Compatible

Chargers / Power Devices:

PS-EPR-140C1 - Plugable 140W USB-C GaN Power Adapter - Compatible

PS-10CC - 10 Port USB-C Charging Station, 100W Priority Charging - Compatible

PS-6CC - 6 Port USB-C Charging Station, 100W Priority Charging - Compatible