The Wokyis G7 is a Thunderbolt 5 dock designed to sit atop a Mac Studio or an older M1 and M2-era Mac mini, combining fast modern connectivity with unmistakable retro gaming styling. Where an earlier Wokyis model channelled the look of a compact classic Mac, this new release draws inspiration from the original Game Boy, complete with a flip-up screen and a row of physical keys.
Rather than tucking away behind a monitor or under a desk, the G7 is built to be displayed in the open. It shares the same footprint as the Mac Studio, effectively acting as a hat for the machine, and connects to the rear of the Mac via a supplied Thunderbolt 5 cable. The interface supports data transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps.
Specifications and Connectivity
The 80Gbps version of the G7 carries an expected retail price of around £275. Its headline feature is a 7-inch flip-up display running at 1280 by 800, accompanied by nine physical shortcut keys that lend it the appearance of a stylised miniature arcade cabinet.
Storage is well catered for. A concealed M.2 NVMe SSD slot supports drives of up to 8TB, with peak speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s on supported NVMe hardware. There is also a CFexpress Type B slot rated up to 1,000 MB/s, plus SD 4.0 and microSD 4.0 card readers reaching up to 312 MB/s.
For connectivity, the dock provides two USB-C 10Gbps data ports, two USB-A 10Gbps data ports, and two USB-A 2.0 legacy ports. Video output comes via HDMI and DisplayPort, supporting 8K at 60Hz. Power delivery over USB-C is rated at 36W, and there is a 3.5mm audio jack. The host connection to the Mac is made over USB-C.
Build Quality and Design
The styling pays homage to the original Game Boy, with enough alterations to keep it distinct from Nintendo’s own designs. The overall build quality is solid, described as toy-grade plastic rather than a fully metal construction. That said, the SSD cover is made of metal to act as a heat sink, and sticky heat sink pads are included in the box, leaving the user simply to fit their own M.2 drive.
The supplied Thunderbolt 5 cable is arguably longer than necessary for a dock intended to sit directly on top of the Mac. Ports are positioned on both the front and rear of the unit, keeping frequently used connections accessible while maintaining the compact profile.
Beyond its novelty appeal, the G7 is positioned as a practical accessory for owners of the Mac Studio and other Thunderbolt 5 Macs, pairing high-speed storage, card reading and display output in a single desktop unit. The 80Gbps model is expected to retail at approximately £275.
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