lmost all modern desktop docking stations look identical: cold, anodized gray aluminum slabs designed specifically for corporate purgatory. The creators of the Wokyis i5 clearly grew tired of this monotony. Their device is a two-tier, cream-colored plastic station styled after the classic vintage Macintosh. The built-in screen angles slightly upward, with a row of physical keys positioned right under your fingertips.
Instead of sterile metal, it uses a warm retro design, turning the hub from an intimidating tangle of adapters into an inviting desktop appliance.
Convenient controls and a dedicated secondary monitor
The miniature display connects to your laptop or PC as a full-fledged secondary monitor. It serves as a handy spot for Spotify, Discord, or system performance widgets, keeping your primary workspace clutter-free. The screen intentionally lacks a touch layer, ensuring the glass stays smudge-free when reaching for a coffee cup.
The device's entire personality shines through the dedicated key block beneath the display.
Directly below the screen sits a panel with mechanical switches. Instead of digging through menus, you get tactile buttons for copy, paste, screenshots, and system lock. Next to them is a weighted dial that adjusts volume and pauses playback with a press.
Ports and pricing
Inside, the hub houses a versatile array of peripheral ports alongside a dedicated slot for a fast SSD. This tackles two desktop problems at once by eliminating cable clutter while providing built-in backup storage. At IFA Berlin, Wokyis also showcased a high-speed Thunderbolt 5 edition running at 80 Gbps, though its release date and price remain unannounced.
The base 10 Gbps model retails for $169.99. It serves as both a conversation starter and a genuinely functional desktop tool, combining physical shortcuts with a dedicated status monitor that justifies its footprint.
Key specs
- Release date: available now (Thunderbolt 5 edition release date TBA)
- Price: $169.99 on the manufacturer's website for the 10 Gbps version
- Specs:
- Screen: 5-inch IPS, 1280×720 resolution, non-touch
- Data speed: 10 Gbps (Thunderbolt 5 version announced at 80 Gbps)
- Controls: 4 mechanical keys and a clickable volume knob