Falcon Northwest · Workstation · Available in the US

DRX 18

Verified TB5. The Falcon Northwest DRX 18 has two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Its components are chosen to order, so DRX is only the starting point.

The 18-inch workstation pairs a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 graphics. Memory and storage also depend on the choices made in the configurator.

Review documented identifiers View manufacturer evidence

Family-level confirmation only. These identifiers confirm the model and its TB5 ports, but they do not describe one complete configuration.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 18-inch 4K+
Family GPU range: RTX 5080 / 5090

Family-level verification

What the manufacturer confirms

Use the final Falcon Northwest quote to check the CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The DRX name alone cannot tell you what is in the box.

Documentation status

Documented family identifiers

Family code, not a retail SKUDRX
2 × TB5
DRX
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics
RTX 5080 / 5090
Falcon Northwest documents 2 × TB5 for the DRX family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the Falcon Northwest documentation, which lists 2 × TB5, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes for workstation use

Thunderbolt 5 can connect a workstation to compatible docks, displays, external storage and specialized peripherals. The standard alone does not tell you how many displays the laptop supports or whether a dock can power it. Check the specifications for the exact laptop and accessory before planning the setup.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

What is still missing

Falcon Northwest presents this family as available in the US, but the records here do not identify one complete retail configuration. Before buying, get a retail SKU or order code tied to one CPU, GPU, memory and storage combination.

Primary-source record