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Add three Thunderbolt 4 ports and one USB port to expand significantly the connection possibilities of any Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC. For all Thunderbolt 3 equipped Macs and Thunderbolt 4 PCs
Highlights
- All the Thunderbolt you’ve always wanted: For the first time ever, add more full speed, fully functional Thunderbolt ports to your computer.*
- Plug it all in: Your devices will deliver the same compatibility as when they’re plugged directly into your computer.
- More devices: Connect more storage, two 4K displays or one 5K/6K/8K display**, accessories... you name it, you can use it.
- Reinvents the Daisy Chain: Create multiple independent “tree branches.” Plus, connect multiple bus-powered devices.
- Powerful: Thunderbolt port provides power delivery + charging.***
- Adjustable LED: customize your illumination for your work setting.
- Securable: Kensington Nano slot for anti-theft cabling.
- Thunderbolt Certified: Built-in OWC reliability and dependability for Mac and Windows.
More Ports for A World of Possibilities
For the first time ever, the OWC Thunderbolt™ Hub lets you consolidate and simplify the connectivity between all your devices with all the Thunderbolt ports you’ve always wanted. The OWC Thunderbolt Hub’s four Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports and one USB port massively expand the connection possibilities of your Apple M1 Mac, any Apple ‘Intel’ Mac with Thunderbolt 3, or any Thunderbolt 4 PC so you can do more and do it all easier.
One Hub to Connect Them All
Through a single Thunderbolt port on your Mac or PC1, you can literally connect and charge anything via this compact hub: dual 4K displays or one 5K/6K/8K display, high-performance storage including NVMe solutions, A/V mixers, phone or tablet, even desktop accessories like a keyboard or mouse. Accessories with past, present or future USB or Thunderbolt interfaces…they all connect to the OWC Thunderbolt Hub.
Connectivity Reimagined
Removing any device other than the last one in a daisy chain will break your chain and disconnect devices until the chain connection is re-established. The OWC Thunderbolt Hub lets you create three separate “tree branch” chains so you can remove devices from one chain without affecting or disconnecting the other chains. You can even add three Thunderbolt bus-powered devices.
Multi-Drive
In the past, daisy chaining external storage required you to place it as close to the front of the chain for the fastest and most reliable performance. That wasn’t possible with bus-powered drives as they had to be placed last in the Thunderbolt chain…and the chain was limited to just one bus-powered device! Now you can connect multiple portable SSDs directly to the OWC Thunderbolt Hub and experience the fastest speed your storage device can deliver.
A Higher Vision
Thanks to its Thunderbolt technology, the OWC Thunderbolt Hub lets you connect to a 5K/6K/8K display or two 4K displays. Enjoy more precise and vivid details in graphic-intensive CAD drawings and Photoshop images. Edit large format video on one display while previewing the raw playback on the second display. Attend a video meeting on one screen while editing content on another. Whatever your workstation display needs, the OWC Thunderbolt Hub gives you the vision to take it to a higher level.
Keeps the Power Flowing
Whether you’re taking a short break or are done for the day, the OWC Thunderbolt Hub keeps you powering ahead. No matter if your machine goes into sleep mode, the Thunderbolt and USB ports continue to power and/or charge connected devices.
Disconnect in One Click
OWC Dock Ejector software safely disconnects multiple drives connected to the OWC Thunderbolt Hub in a single click. Designed by OWC hardware and software engineers, Dock Ejector ensures all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss.
SuperDrive Ready
OWC’s free Dock Ejector app includes a special driver that enables your OWC Thunderbolt Dock to play and burn CDs and DVDs with the Apple SuperDrive. Just connect the SuperDrive to an open USB-A port on the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for bus power to watch a DVD movie, listen to music CDs, create a backup disk, and install the software.
Secure Your Workflow with OWC ClingOn
Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, and the random tail wag from a pet. Just one ill-timed touch can cause an accidental cable disconnection interruption to your workflow. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Thunderbolt Hub’s housing to secure your Thunderbolt (USB-C) connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
* Supported on Apple M1 Mac models and Apple ‘Intel’ Mac with Thunderbolt 3 running macOS ‘Big Sur’ or newer. Supported on Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 4 ports.
** Actual display support varies upon computer. Intel-based Mac models and Thunderbolt 4 PCs support two displays over a Thunderbolt port. Apple M1 Mac models support a single display over a Thunderbolt port.
*** USB port provides up to 1.5A of power for bus-powered drives and device charging. Thunderbolt 4 ports for device connection provide up to 15W of power.
Includes
- (1) OWC Thunderbolt Hub
- (1) Thunderbolt cable
- (1) Power supply
- (1) Quick start guide
- 2-Year OWC Limited Warranty
- Display Support Up to one 8K display @ 60Hz, or one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 120Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 30Hz
- Display Support by port Thunderbolt 4: Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 4 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4
- RoHS Compliant Yes
- Certifications BSMI, CE, FCC, ICES, RCM, VCCI
- Data Rate Thunderbolt 4: Up to 40Gb/s
- Reach Certification Yes
- Mac OS Compatibility Yes
- PC OS Compatibility Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Host Port Requirements Works with Thunderbolt 3 or later and USB4 equipped Mac or Windows PC.
- Power Supply External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- Interface Thunderbolt 4
- AC Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
- DC Output +20V, 5.5A
- Wattage 110W Watts
- Form Factor Portable
- External Power Adapter Yes
- Power Delivery Provides up to 60W Power Delivery via host port
- Device Ports (4) Thunderbolt 4 (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
- Security Slot Yes
- Housing Color Chassis: Space Gray, Covers: Polycarbonate
- Housing Material Chassis: Aluminum, Covers: Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- Height 1.7 cm (0.7 in)
- Length 11.8 cm (4.6 in)
- Width 7.3 cm (2.9 in)
- Weight 209.0 g (0.46 lbs)
- 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 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Non-Operating 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Notes
- Actual display support varies upon computer specifications. Supported Intel-based Mac models and Thunderbolt 4 PCs support two displays over a Thunderbolt port. The following Apple M1 Mac models support a single display over a Thunderbolt port:
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) - MacBookPro17,1
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - MacBookAir10,1
- Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Macmini9,1
- The following Mac models have DisplayPort 1.4, but offer only partial support for DisplayPort 1.4, limiting the resolution to (for example) 5K or 6K at 60Hz. Please review Apple's display specifications for your specific Mac to determine the maximum supported resolution and color depth:
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - MacBookPro15,1
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro15,1 and MacBookPro15,3
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,4
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro16,1 and MacBookPro16,4
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,2
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,3
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) - MacBookAir8,1
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) - MacBookAir8,2
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) - MacBookAir9,1
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) - iMac19,1
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) - iMac19,2
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - iMac20,1 and iMac20,2
- Mac mini (2018) - Macmini8,1
- Mac Pro (2019) - MacPro7,1
- Mac Pro (Rack, 2019) - MacPro7,1
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Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 14.x Sonoma
- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
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PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows 11
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Mobile OS Compatibility
- iPadOS 17
- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 13
- Android 13.x
- Android 12.x
- Android 11.x
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Other OS Compatibility
- Chrome OS
- iPadOS 14.1 or later, Chrome OS, and Linux
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iMac
- 2017 iMac18,1 - A1418 - EMC3068
- 2017 iMac18,2 - A1418 - EMC3069
- 2017 iMac18,3 - A1419 - EMC3070
- 2019 iMac19,1 - A2115 - EMC3194
- 2019 iMac19,2 - A2116 - EMC3195
- 2020 iMac20,1 - A2115 - EMC3442
- 2020 iMac20,2 - A2115 - EMC3442
- 2021 iMac21,1 - A2438 - EMC3663 - M1
- 2021 iMac21,2 - A2439 - EMC3664 - M1
- 2023 Mac15,4 - A2874 - EMC8207 - M3
- 2023 Mac15,5 - A2873 - EMC8206 - M3
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iMacPro
- 2017 iMacPro1,1 - A1862 - EMC3144
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MacBookAir
- 2018 MacBookAir8,1 - A1932 - EMC3184
- 2019 MacBookAir8,2 - A1932 - EMC3184
- 2020 MacBookAir9,1 - A2179 - EMC3302
- 2020 MacBookAir10,1 - A2337 - EMC3598 - M1
- 2022 Mac14,2 - A2681 - EMC4074 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,15 - A2941 - EMC8301 - M2
- 2024 Mac15,12 - A3113 - EMC8611 - M3
- 2024 Mac15,13 - A3114 - EMC8612 - M3
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MacBookPro
- 2016 MacBookPro13,1 - A1708 - EMC2978
- 2016 MacBookPro13,2 - A1706 - EMC3071
- 2017 MacBookPro13,3 - A1707 - EMC3072
- 2017 MacBookPro14,1 - A1708 - EMC3164
- 2017 MacBookPro14,2 - A1706 - EMC3163
- 2017 MacBookPro14,3 - A1707 - EMC3162
- 2018 MacBookPro15,1 - A1990 - EMC3215
- 2018 MacBookPro15,2 - A1989 - EMC3214
- 2018 MacBookPro15,3 - A1990 - EMC3215
- 2019 MacBookPro15,1 - A1990 - EMC3359
- 2019 MacBookPro15,2 - A1989 - EMC3358
- 2019 MacBookPro15,3 - A1990 - EMC3359
- 2019 MacBookPro15,4 - A2159 - EMC3301
- 2019 MacBookPro16,1 - A2141 - EMC3347
- 2019 MacBookPro16,4 - A2141 - EMC3347
- 2020 MacBookPro16,2 - A2251 - EMC3348
- 2020 MacBookPro16,3 - A2289 - EMC3456
- 2020 MacBookPro17,1 - A2338 - EMC3578 - M1
- 2021 MacBookPro18,1 - A2485 - EMC3651 - M1 Pro
- 2021 MacBookPro18,2 - A2485 - EMC3651 - M1 MAX
- 2021 MacBookPro18,3 - A2442 - EMC3650 - M1 Pro
- 2021 MacBookPro18,4 - A2442 - EMC3650 - M1 Max
- 2022 Mac14,7 - A2338 - EMC8162 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,10 - A2780 - M2 Pro
- 2023 Mac14,5 - A2779 - M2 Max
- 2023 Mac14,6 - A2780 - M2 Max
- 2023 Mac14,9 - A2779 - M2 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,10 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,11 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,6 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,3 - A2918 - EMC8304 - M3
- 2023 Mac15,7 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Pro
- 2023 Mac15,8 - A2992 - EMC8407 - M3 Max
- 2023 Mac15,9 - A2991 - EMC8408 - M3 Max
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Mac Pro
- 2019 MacPro7,1 - A1991 - EMC3203
- 2023 Mac14,8 - A2786 - EMC8163 - M2 Ultra
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Mac Pro Rack
- 2019 MacPro7,1 - A2304 - EMC3413
- 2023 Mac14,8 - A2787 - EMC8164 - M2 Ultra
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Mac Studio
- 2022 Mac13,1 - A2615 - EMC3988 - M1 Max
- 2022 Mac13,2 - A2615 - EMC3988 - M1 Ultra
- 2023 Mac14,14 - A2901 - EMC8292 - M2 Ultra
- 2023 Mac14,13 - A2901 - EMC8292 - M2 Max
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Macmini
- 2018 Macmini8,1 - A1993 - EMC3213
- 2020 Macmini9,1 - A2348 - EMC3569 - M1
- 2023 Mac14,3 - A2686 - EMC8003 - M2
- 2023 Mac14,12 - A2816 - EMC8180 - M2 Pro
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MacBook
- 2015 MacBook8,1 - A1534 - EMC2746 - Core M
- 2016 MacBook9,1 - A1534 - EMC2991
- 2017 MacBook10,1 - A1534 - EMC3099
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iPad
- 2018 iPad8,1 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,2 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,3 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,4 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,5 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,6 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,7 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2018 iPad8,8 - Apple A12 Bionic
- 2020 iPad8,10 - Apple A12Z Bionic
- 2020 iPad8,11 - Apple A12Z Bionic
- 2020 iPad8,12 - A12Z Bionic
- 2020 iPad8,9 - A12Z Bionic
- 2020 iPad13,1 - Apple A14 Bionic
- 2020 iPad13,2 - Apple A14 Bionic
- 2021 iPad13,11 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,10 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,4 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,5 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,6 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,7 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,8 - Apple M1
- 2021 iPad13,9 - Apple M1
- 2022 iPad13,16 - Apple M1
- 2022 iPad13,17 - Apple M1
- 2022 iPad14,3 - Apple M2
- 2022 iPad14,4 - Apple M2
- 2022 iPad14,5 - Apple M2
- 2022 iPad14,6 - Apple M2
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iPhone 15 Pro
- 2023 iPhone16,1 - Apple A17 Pro
- 2023 iPhone16,2 - Apple A17 Pro
- PC Compatible
- Android
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- Android Smartphones & Tablets
- Compatible with Android Smartphones & Tablets with USB Type-C ports that meet the above specifications.
Great product,
Very fast does exactly what it claims to do. Excellent design best way to add Thunderbolt ports to my iMac Pro .
Disappointed that the thunderbolt outputs not powerful enough to power screen or camera. Other than that, well built and working with other outboard items
The hub is a solid well built product. In terms of design I am surprised that the power supply and connector to your computer are on opposite sides. It means you cannot tuck these cables out of sight and leave the free sockets visible. Odd! Biggest issue is speed on my M1 Mac. 5gbs devices work fine. a Crucial 10gbs ssd worked at 150 Mbs on hub when it worked at 750Mbs when plugged into my M1 Mac. Have not checked faster devices yet. It appears that Apple and OWC are aware of Thunderbolt port issues on M1 Macs but neither think they need to warn customers. Check your high speed devices work
Amazing! Absolutely 1st class, have been waiting for years for something to give my iMac more Thunderbolt ports & this is open the box, plug in and 3 more 40Gb/s ports. I can't recommend highly enough. Flexxmemory also top class , did exactly what they promised.