Overview
OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub Docking Station
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 PC, 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 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 stabilisers (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.
- 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
- Powerful: Thunderbolt port provides power delivery + charging
- Adjustable LED: customise your illumination for your work setting
Video
How does Thunderbolt 4 differ from Thunderbolt 3? How Thunderbolt 4 work on a Thunderbolt 3 Mac? What the difference between Thunderbolt / USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. OWC Larry sits down to explain the difference between Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 for both Mac and PC.
Compatibility
Compatible with the devices listed below.
MacBook Air
MacBook Pro
Mac Pro
iMac
Mac mini
iMac Pro
iPad
Specifications
- Display Support
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- Up to one 8K display @ 60Hz
- or one 4K display @ 120Hz
- or two 4K displays @ 60Hz
- or one 4K display @ 60Hz
- or one 4K display @ 30Hz
- or two 5K displays @ 60Hz
- Display Support by Port
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- 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
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- macOS 13.x Ventura
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Mobile OS Compatibility
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- iPadOS 16
- iPadOS 15
- iPadOS 14
- iPadOS 13
- Android 13.x
- Android 12.x
- Android 11.x
- Other OS Compatibility
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- Chrome OS
- iPadOS 14.1 or later, Chrome OS, and Linux
- Host Port Requirements
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- Thunderbolt (USB-C) or USB (USB-C or USB-A1) port
- Power Supply
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- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
- AC Input
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- 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
- DC Output
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- +20V, 5.5A
- Wattage
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- 110W
- External Power Adapter
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- Yes
- Power Delivery
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- Thunderbolt 4 host port provides up to 60W of power to the host computer
- Thunderbolt 4 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
- Device Ports
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- 1 x Host Port - Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-A port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s) - USB 2.0/3.0 backwards compatible
- Security Slot
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- Yes
- Housing Colour
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- Chassis: space grey
- Covers: black
- Housing Material
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- Chassis: aluminium
- Covers: polycarbonate
- Certifications
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- BSMI
- CE
- FCC
- ICES
- RCM
- VCCI
- RoHS Compliant
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- Yes
- Reach Certification
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- Yes
- Dimensions
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- H: 17 x L: 118 x W: 73 mm
- Weight
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- 209 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC Thunderbolt Hub
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Cable
- 1 x Power Supply
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
Warranty
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCTB4HUB5P