OWC has announced the launch of the Thunderbolt 5 Hub, an expansion base that promises to improve the connectivity of Windows PCs, macOS or high-end tablets like the iPad Pro.

Hub, Dock or expansion bases in Spanish are very useful accessory when we need to improve connectivity on the desktop, get more ports, be able to use standardized connectors or more advanced performance standards that are not available on the devices we use. In addition to allowing you to improve cable management, organization that is always welcome.

Thunderbolt 5 hub

Thunderbolt 5 is the most advanced version of Intel’s high performance interface. It doubles the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4 and provides a transfer speed of 80 Gbps in any direction. In addition, Thunderbolt 5 alternative mode, can transmit at 120 Gbps when receiving data at a speed of 40 Gbps when certain devices are detected. This mode works with cabling up to two meters and is the fastest you can find on any interface.

OWC, like other Intel-based peripheral manufacturers, takes full advantage of the interface capabilities with a dock that allows you to transform a single cable connection from your computer to three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port. Speeds are equally familiar, with two-way data speeds of up to 80Gbps with the ability to send and receive data simultaneously.

Speaking of maximum speeds, it should be noted that they are twice as fast as those offered by Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, and up to 120 Gbps for higher bandwidth needs such as high native resolution screens. Comment that Power consumption 140 watts It ensures that laptops and tablets stay charged even during demanding tasks.

Key features of the hub include the ability to add multiple universally compatible Thunderbolt 5 ports to existing setups and great speed. Additionally, the hub supports connectivity with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C and USB4 devices, ensuring backward compatibility. It even allows users to chain multiple connected devices without interruption, including support for connecting multiple high-resolution displays, from 4K to three 8K screens.

The hub uses an aluminum casing that promises silent operation without fans. The Thunderbolt 5 Hub has an official price 189 dollars. It’s not cheap, but it can be extremely useful with the connectivity improvements it provides today and in the future, as its maximum bandwidth is ready for many years to come.