It is not designed to be a multi-port hub out of the box. The OWC Thunderbolt Hub is purpose-built. Like many of its products, OWC believes in the Thunderbolt Hub enough to offer a two-year warranty. While the Thunderbolt Hub can be many things to many people, it is ideally suited to those with high-end connectivity needs in complex device workflows. OWC builds excellent products with a clear understanding of the markets they serve. The macOS version also brings Apple Superdrive compatibility to the Thunderbolt Hub.Ī light atop the OWC Thunderbolt Hub indicates if it is attached to a computer or not.įor high-traffic areas, OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers screw into the OWC Thunderbolt Hub to secure cables. OWC offers Dock Ejector software for macOS and Windows. The Thunderbolt Hub also includes a Kensington-compatible security slot for desktop-bound or travel protection. The box includes a Thunderbolt 4 optimized USB-C cable to connect with the computer, and a 60W power supply to drive the hub and charge the connected device. It manages up to 3 bus-powered storage devices without a need to know where they are in the chain. The hub supports 2 4K displays or one 5K/6K or 8K display. If you own modern equipment, you need a modern hub to connect it all. So what can this hub do? Start with 4 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) with USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatibility. The total package, with power supply, weighs in at 2.64 pounds, but the hub is only a fraction of that weight. This ‎9.17 x 5.83 x 3.11-inch Power Delivery compatible hub packs a lot of connectivity into its small frame. Thunderbolt requires Apple or Intel chips. If you only have a USB-C, like my 12-inch MacBook, it will work, but the hub switches to USB-C without the Thunderbolt features.

It is also compatible with Thunderbolt 4 PCs and Chromebooks. Keep in mind to get the most out of this hub on a Mac, you will need Thunderbolt 4 and macOS 11.1 ‘Big Sur’ or later. If Amazon doesn’t have the $179.00 hub in stock, you can buy it directly from OWC/MacSales.

This high-powered hub not only connects up to 5 devices directly, but it can also daisy chain other hubs to offer a wealth of ports in support of audio, video, graphics design, gaming, and other workflows and funflows.

If you are worried about a port-challenged computer not supporting your workflow, look to OWC’s Thunderbolt Hub to expand your peripheral capability. Buy on Amazon OWC Thunderbolt Hub: get your workflow on

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