Hyper goes all out with new Thunderbolt 5, Qi2, & GaN gear


Hyper CES 2024



At CES 2024, Hyper has something for everyone with an extensive array of new products set to be released throughout the year, including SSD enclosures, Thunderbolt 5 docks, Qi2 chargers, GaN power supplies, and more.

On the connectivity side, Hyper has its first MagSafe USB-C SSD enclosure. It has a tiny form factor that magnetically connects to the back of your iPhone for capturing ProRes video during recording.

Hyper MagSafe SSD enclosure

Hyper MagSafe SSD enclosure

It also features a dedicated USB-C PD input to power up your iPhone while you are filming. Made of recycled aluminum, it’s priced at $39.99 for its Q2 launch.

Hyper also has a sleek USB 4 NVMe SSD Duo enclosure that holds two PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD modules. Real-time performance metrics, capacity, and health stats are displayed on the built-in LCD.

Hyper NVMe SSD Duo enclosure

Hyper NVMe SSD Duo enclosure

Like the brand’s other offerings, it has a tool-less, driver-less setup for its aluminum enclosure and supports USB-C PD 3.1 for power delivery up to 140W.

It too releases in Q2 for $179.99.

Hyper is also showing off its first Thunderbolt 5 dock. While backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 devices can take advance of up to 80Gbps of bandwidth.

Hyper Thunderbolt 5 dock

Hyper Thunderbolt 5 dock

There’s support for internal storage, housing a PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD. On the front is a full-sized SD card slot and a CFExpress Type B slot of next-generation media.

The onboard Ethernet port supports up to 5Gbps and the upstream Thunderbolt connection supports USB-C PD 3.1 with up to 140W of power.

It has a physical power button, three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, a dedicated headset port, and three USB-A ports for older peripherals.

When it launches in Q3 2024 it will be priced at $399.

Hyper 3-in-1 Qi2 charger

Hyper 3-in-1 Qi2 charger

There are several Qi2 devices being shown off by Hyper, including a new version of its 4-in-1 collapsable multi-charger and a pocketable 3-in-1.

The 3-in-1 charger has a 10,000mAh battery, a fast-charging Apple Watch puck, and a 20W USB-C input/output port. A 1/4-inch thread also allows it to be connected to a tripod.

Hyper 2-in-1 travel charger

Hyper 2-in-1 travel charger

Finally, there is a travel Qi2 puck that has a Qi2 charger on one side and a fast-charging Apple Watch puck on the other. A metal stand also pivots out to turn it into a stand.

The 4-in-1 charger will come to market at $149.99 in Q2, the 3-in-1 battery also arrives in Q2 for $129.99, and the Qi2 puck will be $119 in Q3.

Several battery packs are launching from Hyper this year, but we were most enthralled by the brand’s braided USB-C cable that has an integrated 5,000mAh battery in the middle.

Hyper USB-C cable with 5,000mAh battery

Hyper USB-C cable with 5,000mAh battery

With the battery in the middle of the cable, it will always stay charged. It’s priced at $49.99 with a release in Q3 of this year.

Other releases from Hyper include its first desk mats, new MagSafe stands, and plenty of USB-C hubs to cater to various users.

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