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Title: OWC's Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs Post by: HCK on November 13, 2024, 04:05:02 pm OWC's Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs
OWC (https://www.owc.com) today announced its new Thunderbolt 5 Hub (https://www.owc.com/news/other-world-computing-launches-owc-thunderbolt-5-hub-opening-a-new-world-of-workflow-possibilities-and-performance), one of the first accessories to support Intel's latest Thunderbolt standard, and offering Thunderbolt 5 compatibility with Apple's new Mac mini (https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/29/apple-announces-redesigned-mac-mini/) and MacBook Pro Models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips (https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/30/apple-announces-macbook-pro-models/). (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/11/OWC-thunderbolt-5-hub-desk-ipad.jpg) The hub converts a single Thunderbolt port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, and delivers up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data transfer speeds. It can achieve speeds up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4, with bandwidth up to 120Gb/s available for display connections, and supports connecting up to three 8K displays at 60Hz with Display Stream Compression, making it suitable for demanding visual workflows. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/11/OWC-thunderbolt-5-hub-back-right.jpg) In terms of charging output, the hub provides up to 140W power delivery, which is enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro, while the aluminum enclosure features passive cooling for silent operation. OWC is keen to emphasize backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB-C devices, allowing users to connect both newer and legacy peripherals. The hub also enables the creation of three separate device daisy chains that can operate independently. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2024/11/OWC-thunderbolt-5-hub-front-left.jpg) The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub opens a new world of workflow possibilities and performance with compact perfection. By turning a single cable connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub breaks the connectivity handcuffs of host machines not offering enough Thunderbolt 5 ports. With up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed – up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 – and up to 120Gb/s for higher display bandwidth needs, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub redefines productivity. Connect portable SSDs exceeding 6000MB/s, up to three 8K displays @ 60Hz with DSC, today's USB-C connector compatible devices, and yesterday's USB-A desktop accessories. All while keeping modern notebooks powered and charged up for mobile use with 140 watts. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub is available for pre-order at $189.99 from the company's website (https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-5-hub) and will begin shipping in December. OWC announced a new Thunderbolt 5 external SSD (https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/05/owc-thunderbolt-5-external-ssd-for-macs/) earlier this month.<div class="linkback">Tags: OWC (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/owc/), Thunderbolt 5 (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/thunderbolt-5/)</div> This article, "OWC's Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs (https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/12/owc-thunderbolt-5-hub-unveiled/)" first appeared on MacRumors.com (https://www.macrumors.com) Discuss this article (https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/owcs-upcoming-thunderbolt-5-hub-adds-three-more-thunderbolt-5-ports-to-latest-macs.2442749/) in our forums Source: OWC's Upcoming Thunderbolt 5 Hub Adds Three More Thunderbolt 5 Ports to Latest Macs (https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/12/owc-thunderbolt-5-hub-unveiled/) |