OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

About: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

Explore a new world filled with workflow possibilities and state-of-the-art performance with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub. It’s the perfect compact connectivity solution to solve the big problem of not having enough Thunderbolt 5 ports. Now you can turn a single cable connection from your machine into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port. 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, you will redefine your productivity.

• Easy Port Expansion: Adds more universally compatible Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports to a Mac, PC, or iPad Pro to greatly expand device connectivity possibilities and productivity
• Powerful: Safely delivers up to 140 watts to charge the most power-hungry notebook computer
• Incomparable Speed: Work and play faster with up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed and up to 120Gb/s for higher display bandwidth needs
• Stunning Visuals: Connect to the latest and future Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort displays for incredible 4K, 5K, 6K, and up to three 8K displays2
• Works with Millions: No worries or confusion…connect to Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C machine or device with 100% compatibility1
• Thunderbolt Certified: Built-in OWC reliability and dependability for Mac and Windows
• Best Today, Best Tomorrow: Delivers the best performance of devices with today's computers and best speed possible in the future with a Thunderbolt 5 Mac or PC
• Silently Cool: Fanless aluminum enclosure for quiet and cool operation
• Multiple Daisy Chains: Create three separate daisy chains of devices – even bus powered – and remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chains
• Guaranteed Quality: 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Bi-Directional Bandwidth Bliss

Give yourself the precious gift of more free time with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub. Its bi-directional design means you can send AND receive data simultaneously at maximum speeds. Connect two OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card Readers providing 3300MB/s ingest each while backing up the cards to two high-speed SSDs like the OWC ThunderBlade or OWC Envoy Ultra while exceeding 6000MB/s. With that blissful real-world bit bandwidth, you’ll finish projects faster!

More Pixels and Power Than Ever Before

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers more than the fastest bandwidth available to transfer your data and video files. Drive up to three 8K displays2 with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub’s Bandwidth Boost technology for up to 120Gb/s – up to 3x faster than Thunderbolt 4 – of intelligent bandwidth allocation for video intensive usage. Send 140W of power delivery to a demanding notebook to keep it powered and ready for mobile use. Quite simply, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub gives you more to do more than ever before.

• Built for Speed: Thunderbolt 5 Hub (up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 & USB 4)
  • Thunderbolt 5: 80Gb/s bi-directional data with up to 120Gb/s video stream performance
  • Thunderbolt 4: 40Gb/s
  • Thunderbolt 3: 20Gb/s up to 40Gb/s
  • USB4: 40Gb/s up to 80Gb/s
  • USB-C: up to 20Gb/s

Create A Tablet ProStation

While iPad Pros and other tablet computers offer awesome content creation potential, they’re handcuffed by limited internal storage, display size, and often a single Thunderbolt (USB-C) port. Instead of lugging around a bulky notebook or worse, being chained to a non-portable desktop workstation, capture what you need on the fly with a tablet. Back at a desk, transform that tablet into a “prostation” with an external display, keyboard, mouse, and external drive all connected to the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub.

Thunderbolt 5 is REAL - Intel’s Next-Gen Thunderbolt Technology

With 2x the total bandwidth of previous generations, Thunderbolt 5 unlocks the full potential of Apple’s latest M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. Thunderbolt 5 enables drives and hubs that don’t just move data faster, they move more data faster, sending your workflow into a bottleneck-free bliss.

Certified Satisfaction

All our Thunderbolt connectivity solutions undergo rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. This hyper-focused attention to detail ensures the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub will reliably deliver the functionality you expect from your Thunderbolt and USB-C devices.

Discover the OWC Difference

Since 1988, our mission has focused on maximizing the usefulness and longevity of your technology investment. Our business operations share that same sustainability commitment. As the first 100% on-site wind powered technology manufacturer/distributor in the U.S., we now generate excess power. 97% of solid waste is recycled. These and other actions have resulted in our headquarters being Energy Star and LEED Platinum certified.

Disconnect In One Click

Safely disconnect multiple drives in a single click. OWC Dock Ejector was designed by OWC hardware and software engineers to ensure all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss. It makes losing your hard-earned work a thing of the past.

OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub comes with a certified 0.8M OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.

Work with Ultimate Confidence

Active workspaces expose gear to unexpected bumps and shoves. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with ultimate confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.

Specifications

• Device Ports
  • (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data speed and up to 120Gb/s display bandwidth
  • (3) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Ports
  • (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
• Power Delivery
  • Power delivery supplied to the host system will vary between 140W and 100W based on the power delivery supplied to other devices connected to downstream ports.
  • The host system may not require the full 140W of power delivery and may automatically negotiate a reduced rate based on the needs of the system. Some host systems may limit power delivery to 100W maximum.
  • Thunderbolt 5 device ports (for external drives and other devices) provide 15W of power.
  • USB port provides up to 1.5A of power for bus-powered drives and device charging.
• UASP Support
  • UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported
• Display Support
  • Up to three 8K @ 60Hz,
    • or two 8K @ 120Hz,
    • or three 4K @ 144Hz
• Display Support by Port
  • Thunderbolt 5 up to two 8K @ 120Hz or three 4K @ 144Hz via a native Thunderbolt 5 display or other displays that support USB-C connections and DisplayPort 2.1
• Host Interface Requirements
  • Thunderbolt 5
  • Thunderbolt 4
  • Thunderbolt 3 (Mac Only)
  • USB4
  • USB-C
• Compatibility
  • Mac OS 
    • macOS 15.x Sequoia
    • macOS 14.x Sonoma
  • PC OS
    • Windows 11
  • Mobile OS
    • iPadOS 18
    • iPadOS 17
    • Android 15.x
    • Android 14.x
    • Android 13.x
    • Android 12.x
  • Other OS
    • Chrome OS
    • Thunderbolt 5 Mac systems require macOS 15.3.x or later
    • Thunderbolt 5 PC systems require Windows 11 (version 22H2) or later.
    • Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connections on an Apple silicon Mac require macOS version 14.x or later.
    • Thunderbolt 3 support is Mac only and requires macOS 15.x or later.
    • Chromebook or Surface systems require the latest version of Chrome OS.
    • iPad systems require the latest version of iPad OS
    • Linux systems require the latest version of Ubuntu.
• Driver Required
  • Mac: OWC Dock Ejector for Mac enables Apple Super Drive, Apple USB Keyboard, and charging device support.
• Supports OWC ClingOn: Yes
• External Power Adapter: Yes
• Power Supply: External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
• AC Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 2.5A
• DC Output: +21V, 8.58A
• Wattage: 180W
• Security Slot: Yes
• Power Button: Yes
• Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
  • ICES
  • RCM
  • VCCI
  • UKCA
• RoHS Compliant: Yes
• Reach Certification: Yes
• Ambient Temperature
  • Operating: 32°F to 86°F (0°C to 30°C)
  • Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Altitude
  • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
  • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
• Humidity
  • Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
  • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Housing Color
  • Chassis: Space Gray
  • Covers: Black
• Housing Material
  • Chassis: Aluminum
  • Covers: Polycarbonate
• Dimensions (HxLxW): 0.9 x 3.1 x 7 inch (2.2 x 7.8 x 17.8cm)
• Weight: 0.84 lbs (382 g)

What's Included

• 1x OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
• 1x 0.8M (31") Thunderbolt 5 Cable
• 1x External Power Supply and Power Cable
• 1x OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub Getting Started QR Insert
• 1x Support Manual for OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub (digital)
• 1x OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (digital download)
• 1x User Guide for OWC Dock Ejector (digital)
• 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty