Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5

Overview

The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 is a Thunderbolt 5 external GPU expansion system that transforms compatible Windows 11 laptops and small form factor computers into near-desktop graphics workstations. Featuring a built-in 850W power supply, a PCIe x16 slot supporting triple-wide desktop GPU cards up to 345 mm, and an integrated Thunderbolt 5 dock with downstream Thunderbolt 5, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and 5 Gigabit Ethernet, it delivers desktop-class GPU acceleration for video editing, AI/ML inference, medical imaging, and high-fidelity gaming — all through a single Thunderbolt 5 cable. The whisper-quiet temperature-controlled fan maintains stable GPU temperatures under full load, making it suitable for professional and creative environments. Note: GPU is not included; M-series Mac devices do not support external GPUs.

✨ Key Highlights

• Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure with up to 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth (PCIe 4.0 x4) and up to 120Gbps with Bandwidth Boost — delivers near-desktop GPU performance for Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 Windows 11 laptops and SFF computers
• Built-in 850W power supply supports today's most power-hungry triple-wide desktop GPUs including NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series and AMD Radeon RX 9000-series — with power to spare for future GPU generations
• Includes built-in Thunderbolt 5 dock with one downstream Thunderbolt 5 port (80Gbps, 15W), three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps each, 7.5W per port), and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port for super-fast wired networking
• Ultra-quiet temperature-controlled fan keeps installed GPU cool under sustained load — suitable for noise-sensitive working environments like editing bays, studios, and offices
• Broad GPU compatibility with full-size triple-wide cards up to 345 mm long; Thunderbolt certified for guaranteed compatibility with Windows 11 GPUs; 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support