The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Designed for both tech enthusiasts as well as working content creators, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 dock aims to be the perfect all-in-one solution to help streamline your setups and maximize your productivity. With the speed of Thunderbolt 5, users can transfer data faster and gain more time for creating, editing, and producing.
This Thunderbolt 5 Dock is also able to connect with pretty much anything ranging from legacy devices to the latest Thunderbolt 5 SSDs — all while using just one Thunderbolt port on your Mac, iPad, PC, Chromebook, or tablet devices.
Users can also experience sharper, smoother visuals on up to three 8K displays. Plus, with 11 versatile ports to boost your multitasking efficiency, users can overall do everything faster and easier, keep their workspaces tidy, and keep their notebooks charged with up to 140W of power.
Credit: OWC
One Cable = 11 Ports
Overall, the goal of a Thunderbolt 5 Dock like this is to expand the functionality of your port-limited computer by simply connecting it to a dock like this with its included Thunderbolt cable. If you’re curious to learn even more, here are some of the top specs and features for this Thunderbolt 5 Dock from OWC.
- Optimized Performance: Unleash the full potential of your devices by maximizing the highest bandwidth available from three Thunderbolt 5 ports.
- One for All: Use your existing and the latest gear and machines, whether they are Thunderbolt 5/4/3, USB4, or USB-C.
- Faster Networking: Vastly improve remote collaborations, cloud services, NAS file transfers, and online gaming with a 2.5x faster connection vs standard Ethernet.
- Easier Offloads: Quickly offload photos and videos from cameras, drones, and audio recording devices with microSD and SD 4.0 UHS-II reader slots instead of using separate external readers.
- More Devices: Create three separate daisy chains of devices – even bus-powered – and remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chains.
- Charged and Ready: With up to 140 watts of power, keep your notebook powered and fully charged to be ready for mobile use.
- Greater Visual Clarity: Enhance your efficiency with sharper details by connecting up to three 8K displays.
- Simplified Audio: Plug headphones or a microphone into the 3.5mm audio in/out jack to easily handle conferencing, recording, or listening needs.
- Silently Cool: Fanless aluminum enclosure for quiet and cool operation.
Credit: OWC
Price and Availability
The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock is set to retail for $329, and units are expected to start shipping here mid-summer 2025. You can find out more about the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock on the company’s website here.
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