CES 2025: Asus reveals top-of-the-line XG Mobile 2025 dock with Thunderbolt 5 support
By ForGeeks At CES 2025, Asus unveiled the XG Mobile 2025, a portable dock with external graphics card functionality. The device promises to revolutionize notebook and portable gaming devices with Thunderbolt 5 support, the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and a wide range of features.
Asus has announced the XG Mobile 2025, a portable docking station with external graphics card functionality.
Main Features of the Asus XG Mobile 2025
- Graphics and performance: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with up to 64Gbps throughput thanks to Thunderbolt 5.
- Multi-functionality: Simultaneously supports up to 140W of power, dual monitor connectivity, USB port, SD card reader, and 5Gbps Ethernet.
- Compactness: The unit weighs less than 2.2 pounds (about 1 kg), includes a 350W built-in power supply (without external adapter), and a folding stand.
- Video and ports: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and two 10Gbps USB-A ports.
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The Revolution in Thunderbolt 5 and eGPUs
Asus XG Mobile 2025 has become the first portable eGPU to support the Thunderbolt 5 standard, delivering speeds of up to 80Gbps in two directions. This greatly enhances connectivity comparable to Oculink and outperforms USB4.
Thunderbolt 5 is the first portable eGPU to support Thunderbolt 5.
Unlike previous XG Mobile models that only worked with Asus’ proprietary connectors, the new version is compatible with any device with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, or Thunderbolt 5. However, maximum GPU bandwidth is only available when using Thunderbolt 5.
The new version is compatible with any Thunderbolt 4, USB4, or Thunderbolt 5 device.
Power in a compact form
XG Mobile 2025 is 25% lighter and 18% smaller than the previous generation. It delivers everything you need for professional gaming and graphics, while remaining portable.
TheXG Mobile 2025 is 25 percent lighter and 18 percent smaller than the previous generation.
Pricing and Availability
Asus XG Mobile 2025 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2025.
- The model with RTX 5090 will cost $2199.99.
- A more affordable version with the RTX 5070 Ti will cost $1199.99.
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Who will the XG Mobile 2025 suit?
The device is designed for those looking for a powerful portable solution. It can be especially useful for owners of thin and light laptops without discrete graphics, as well as those who want to turn their ultrabook into a powerful workstation or gaming platform.
