System76 · Workstation · Available in the US

Bonobo WS (bonw16)

Verified TB5. The 2026 Bonobo WS bonw16 has two Thunderbolt 5 ports. Its revision code is useful, but it does not show the selected components.

System76 offers this 18-inch workstation with a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and either RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 graphics. Memory and storage are also chosen when the system is configured.

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
Family GPU range: RTX 5080 / 5090

Family-level verification

What the manufacturer confirms

Match bonw16 on the final order summary, then check the GPU, memory and storage. Keep the summary because it identifies your particular Bonobo WS.

Documentation status

Documented family identifiers

Family code, not a retail SKUbonw16
2 × TB5
bonw16
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Graphics
RTX 5080 / 5090
System76 documents 2 × TB5 for the bonw16 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 System76 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

System76 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.

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