--- product_id: 38591076 title: "Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3)" brand: "sonnet" price: "MX$20825" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sonnet" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/38591076-sonnet-echo-express-se1-thunderbolt-3-expansion-chassis-echo-exp store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 speed Compact 3.5x5.6x3.5 inch design PCIe 3.0 x8 slot support Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) **Brand:** sonnet **Price:** MX$20825 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Expand your workstation’s horizons with Sonnet’s sleek Thunderbolt 3 powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) by sonnet - **How much does it cost?** MX$20825 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/38591076-sonnet-echo-express-se1-thunderbolt-3-expansion-chassis-echo-exp) ## Best For - sonnet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sonnet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Small desktop footprint with full-size PCIe card support—perfect for tight workspaces without compromise. - • **Daisy-Chain Like a Pro:** Two Thunderbolt 3 ports let you link up to five devices or multiple 4K/5K displays for ultimate multitasking. - • **Silent Upgrade Potential:** Aluminum chassis with customizable cooling options keeps your setup cool and professional—ditch bulky eGPU enclosures. - • **Unleash PCIe Power Anywhere:** Connect high-performance PCIe cards to any Thunderbolt 3 Mac or Windows PC—no internal slots needed. - • **Blazing Fast Thunderbolt 3 Interface:** Experience up to 2750 MB/s PCIe bandwidth, doubling Thunderbolt 2 speeds for seamless data flow. ## Overview The Sonnet Echo Express SE1 is a compact, lightweight Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis that enables professional users to connect a single full-height, half-length PCIe 3.0 x8 card to any Mac or Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Delivering up to 40Gbps bandwidth and featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining, it’s ideal for high-performance audio, video, and data workflows in tight desktop spaces. ## Description Product description One PCIe 3.0 Slot and Space for a Daughter Card The Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition features an x8 PCIe slot, and supports one half-length+, full-height, single- or double-width PCIe card. Double-width? Some pro video and audio interface cards, such as Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and RME’s HDSPe MADI FX card, include a daughter card that mates with and provides additional external connections to the main card. The daughter card occupies the adjacent space without filling a PCIe slot. Thunderbolt 3 — The USB C That Does It All The Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition includes two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports; the first connects it to your computer, while the second supports daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices to a single port on your computer. The SE I includes 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 support, meaning you can connect a USB device to the second port using the proper cable or adapter. The SE I also provides full support for connecting two 4K displays @ 60Hz or one 5K display @ 60Hz(4). For connected devices requiring extra power, 15 watts is provided to connected bus-powered devices(7). Nearly Every Thunderbolt 3-Compatible PCIe Card Supported Designed to accommodate cards up to 7.75 inches long and measuring a compact 5.6 inches wide by 8.6 inches long by 3.5 inches tall, the Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition has a small footprint, yet it is large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt 3-compatible PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and PCIe 1.1 card available. Do you have a card in mind but aren’t sure it’s compatible? We’ve worked closely with PCIe card manufacturers to provide a list of compatible cards on our supporting PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart. The chart provides a list of cards that have been tested to be recognized over a Thunderbolt connection and compatible with Thunderbolt technology requirements. Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable and ThunderLok 3 Included To connect the Echo Express SE I - Thunderbolt 3 Edition to your computer, Sonnet includes a 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable, and a ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(8) to secure the cable to the Echo chassis. Accidental cable disconnection can lead to data loss. Sonnet’s ThunderLok 3 is easy to install and use—just slide it over one end of the cable, and then plug in the connector and secure it to the chassis by turning a thumbscrew. Because of its unique design, ThunderLok remains on the cable so it won’t get lost when not in use. ## Features - Connects a PCIe Expansion Card to Computers Without Slots—Use high-performance PCIe cards with any Mac or Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port (not to be used as a GPU chassis) - One PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot—Supports one half-length+ (up to 7.75 inches long), full-height, single-width PCIe card (plus one daughter card) - 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface—Offers 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth, doubling the performance of Thunderbolt 2 - Full Performance In a Small and Light Design—Takes up little space on the desktop, but large enough to support nearly every Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe card, at full performance - Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports—One port reserved for connection to the computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt(5) devices to your computer, attaching a single USB(6) peripheral device, or connecting up to two 4K displays or one 5K display(4) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MTP2XMZ | | Antenna Location | Professional video processing, professional audio production, data transfer and management, high-performance computing | | Best Sellers Rank | #596 in Computer Cases | | Brand | Sonnet | | Built-In Media | Sonnet Echo Express SE I 1-Slot Thunderbolt 3 to Full-Height/Half-Length PCIe Ca | | Case Type | Desktop | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Mac (M series) with compatible PCIe cards, Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports, Windows computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports, Linux computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports | | Cooling Method | Air | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 160 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00732311012051 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.5"D x 5.6"W x 3.5"H | | Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | SONNETTECH | | Material | Aluminum | | Mfr Part Number | ECHO-EXP-SE1-T3 | | Model Name | ECHO-EXP-SE1-T3 | | Model Number | ECHO-EXP-SE1-T3 | | Motherboard Compatability | Mini ITX | | Number of Fans | 2, 5 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Thunderbolt 3 interface, PCIe card and daughter card, compact and lightweight design | | Power Supply Mounting Type | Bottom Mount | | Recommended Uses For Product | Professional video processing, professional audio production, data transfer and management, high-performance computing Recommended Uses For Product Professional video processing, professional audio production, data transfer and management, high-performance computing See more | | Supported Motherboard | Mini ITX | | Total Expansion Slots Quantity | 1 | | Total Usb Ports | 3 | | UPC | 732311012051 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sonnet - **Case Type:** Desktop - **Color:** black - **Cooling Method:** Air - **Item Weight:** 2.6 Pounds - **Material:** Aluminum - **Model Name:** ECHO-EXP-SE1-T3 - **Motherboard Compatability:** Mini ITX - **Power Supply Mounting Type:** Bottom Mount ## Images ![Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fpFZ9VzfL.jpg) ![Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xsIQDC7-L.jpg) ![Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513LJcjVeLL.jpg) ![Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FqviyMLwL.jpg) ![Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B3BBZmrIL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this work with the razer blade if I use a 1050ti?** A: This product is not designed to work with graphic cards because it does not have adequate power. Our product for graphic cards is our eGFX Breakaway Box **Q: How much power (in wattage) is being sent to the pci-e lane?** A: The SEL and SE I both send the PCIe specification to the x4 PCIe 2.0 slot: 25 Watts. **Q: Is a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable included?** A: Yes, all of Sonnet's Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 products include a Thunderbolt cable. **Q: Would this work if i used a thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter (i have a macbook pro 2013)and stuck a graphics card in it** A: This would not be a very good product to use a graphics card with and especially if you are going to adapt it to thunderbolt 2. I do not believe that this is a fast enough port for modern day graphics cards. Try this product: https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Core-V2-Thunderbolt-Enclosure/dp/B0791ZCH4Q ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by F***N on May 28, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***. on June 27, 2019* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***. on December 5, 2018* ## Frequently Bought Together - Sonnet Echo Express SE1 Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis (Echo-EXP-SE!-T3) - Blackmagic Design DeckLink Duo 2 4ch SDI Playback and Capture Card BMD-BDLKDUO2 - Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/38591076-sonnet-echo-express-se1-thunderbolt-3-expansion-chassis-echo-exp](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/38591076-sonnet-echo-express-se1-thunderbolt-3-expansion-chassis-echo-exp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*