Best thunderbolt dock for iMac Pro?

[rickeames]

I am tired of reaching behind my iMac to put in an SD card, etc -- what is the best dock to use with this bad boy? Something that handles SD as fast as the built in one would be nice.

 

[mikehalloran]

You don't need a TB dock for that. A USB 3 or USB-C dock works equally well and costs a whole lot less.

What do you really need it to do?

I bought one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Type-C-Clamp-Reader/dp/B078853NCS/ref=sr_1_12?crid=11MOBPV2MSPU5&keywords=satechi+usb+c+hub&qid=1560473420&s=gateway&sprefix=satechi,aps,203&sr=8-12
To free up a USB-C port, I plug it into a USB-C to USB 3 adapter.

 

[rickeames]

You don't need a TB dock for that. A USB 3 or USB-C dock works equally well and costs a whole lot less.

What do you really need it to do?

I bought one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Type-C-Clamp-Reader/dp/B078853NCS/ref=sr_1_12?crid=11MOBPV2MSPU5&keywords=satechi+usb+c+hub&qid=1560473420&s=gateway&sprefix=satechi,aps,203&sr=8-12
To free up a USB-C port, I plug it into a USB-C to USB 3 adapter.

Awesome -- that's a better solution. Thank you!

 

[priitv8]

I went for CalDigit TS3 Plus because it offers UHS-II SD 4.0 card slot, besides bunch of other ports.
(the stock SD slot on 2019 iMac is still UHS-I, btw).
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-thunderbolt-dock/
PS It has been rated as best TB3 dock in 2019 overall