They Finally Un-Killed this Product! - Lexar Professional Workflow Dock
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Thanks to Lexar for sponsoring this video! Get 20% off certain select Lexar Workflow Series products at B&H Photo Video with code LEXEARLY at: bhphotovideo.com This code is valid until January 11, 2025 and will give you 20% off MSRP on certain select Lexar Professional Workflow products. Enter the Lexar Professional Workflow dock giveaway at: americas.lexar.com (US Only) Long ago, Linus purchased the original Lexar Professional Workflow Hub HR1. Then, everything changed when another one was never made. Nine years passed, and Lexar revived the product with the all-new Professional Workflow Dock, featuring six bays, up to 40Gbps transfer speeds, and the ability to stack six docks together for the ultimate ingest station. Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:40 Unboxing 2:50 The modules 4:36 Transferring files 7:36 Other product info 7:55 Closing thoughts 8:58 Outro
The video opens with Linus recalling his early attempts to obtain Lexar’s original Workflow HR1, setting the stage for the revived product and the new Professional Workflow Dock. The host explains the upgrade from USB 3 and Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 4, noting six bays that can accommodate a mix of high speed, like two 40 Gbit/s capable bays, and four 10 Gbit/s bays. He details the docking station’s backstory, power delivery up to 140 W, and the ability to daisy-chain up to six docks with display passthrough, illustrating how this system can centralize media ingest workflows. Unboxing reveals the modular approach: the dock ships without modules, with separate SD, CF Express, and SSD modules available for purchase, alongside a 140 W GaN power brick and international adapters. The host tests file transfers, showing real-world speeds with CF Express and SD cards, and compares the performance against expectations, emphasizing the speed benefits for on-site editing and quick turnarounds. He comments on the IP68-rated SSD, warranty terms, and the value proposition for professionals who need an expandable, fast, and rugged ingest station. The video concludes with thoughts on the potential ecosystem expansion, the high price, and the sponsor acknowledgement, leaving viewers with a nuanced view of whether this modular dock justifies its premium for targeted workflows.
Topics · technology · hardware · storage · peripherals
Questions answered
- What makes the Lexar Professional Workflow Dock different from the original HR1 and competitors?
- The new dock upgrades to Thunderbolt 4, supports up to six docks, offers high speed bays (two at 40 Gbps and four at 10 Gbps), front USB ports, and option to daisy-chain up to six devices while delivering up to 140 W power delivery, creating a scalable ingest station for professional workflows.
- Are the modular components included with the dock, or are they sold separately?
- Modules are sold separately. The unboxing shows SD, CF Express, and SSD modules available, with additional adapters and cables included, but the base dock ships without modules.