OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for Mac/PC with 96W PD and 3X Thunderbolt 4

The OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock is a game-changer for anyone juggling multiple devices. From the moment I connected it, the performance was impressive—drives mounted within seconds, and data transfers were swift and seamless. The inclusion of three Thunderbolt 4 ports, four USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack provides all the connectivity options I need One of the standout features is the 96W power delivery, which efficiently charges my laptop while powering connected peripherals. The build quality is solid, and the dock feels durable and reliable. The OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock is an essential companion for anyone dealing with multiple devices. Right from the moment I connected it, I was struck by its impressive performance—drives mounted in an instant, and data transfers were remarkably fast and seamless. With three Thunderbolt 4 ports, four USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack, it effortlessly covers all my connectivity needs. One of its standout features is the 96W power delivery, which charges my laptop efficiently and powers all my connected peripherals. The build quality is exceptional; it feels solid and reliable, providing peace of mind for everyday use. I have a minor quibble about placing the main Thunderbolt cable port on the front of the dock. While this setup might appeal to some users, I would prefer it positioned at the back to maintain a cleaner workspace. This is just a personal preference and does not take away from the dock's impressive functionality. The pricing is reasonable, given its strong performance and extensive array of ports. My trust in OWC products has only grown, and this dock reinforces that faith. It's a high-performing hub that checks all the boxes for connectivity. If you need a reliable and effective docking solution, look no further than the OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock. It excels in every regard and is an invaluable investment for professionals and tech enthusiasts. My only minor gripe is the central Thunderbolt cable port placement on the front of the device. While this might be convenient for some, I preferred it on the back to keep my workspace tidier. However, this personal preference doesn't detract from the dock's overall functionality. The price point is reasonable, considering its robust performance and the array of ports. I've always trusted OWC products, and this dock reinforces that trust. It's a reliable, high-performing hub that meets all my connectivity needs. **Final Verdict:** If you're looking for a dependable and efficient docking solution, the OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock is an excellent choice. It delivers on all fronts and is a worthy investment for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike.

Great hub, enough ports to handle my mouse, keyboard, webcam, microphone, external speakers, two external displays. Was previously in market for KVM but decided to just switch a single cord between two computers would be simple enough without so many cords. Would recommend

If you want to use Thunderbolt with your Mac, you're going to run into OWC at some point, whether for a dock, a backup drive, or a RAID array. I've found over the last several years that I run into issues with maybe 2 out of every 5 products I purchase from them: some small flow, or a port doesn't work, etc. I've had this Thunderbolt dock for a few months now and so far, so good. I run a number of musical devices (mixer, keyboard, MIDI controller) through it, along with additional Thunderbolt gear. There's never any lag. Also, on the positive side, it never gets hot, like previous hubs I've had. I've had to reboot it a couple of times when it recognized being connected to the Mac but wasn't connecting downstream to the monitor or external drive. Not a big deal - it's advanced networking hardware and stuff happens. The ejector software works - it just seems to take a long time to unmount and eject external drives. But that's a minor inconvenience compared to having blazing fast speed. So don't expect a perfect experience or behavior, but also, enjoy the speed and convenience.

UPDATE: I needed another with no quick solutions so I reluctantly purchased it through their OWC store on Amazon again. 3 months later SAME THING. The power block starts chirping and the entire thing is done. Worst customer service ever and terrible product! Of the 5 I have purchased now, only 2 still function and I know that won’t last long. AVOID!!! I purchased 4 of these to handle external monitors going into an Apple Silicon MacBook Pro. Only going to write the TL/DR: the power block started chirping and the blue light went off. Dock became useless. Lots of back-and-forths with OWC who DENIED covering the unit because I bought it through their Amazon store instead of their website. Eventually got approval for a replacement but I had to send it back first, pay for that, then they would process it and eventually send a replacement, no ETA. I said screw it and bought another (these aren't cheap). Same thing happened again. Same response from OWC. We run multiple businesses. We don't have time to play this whole send it back and we'll eventually replace it b.s. -- their Customer Service is terrible and their products do not last. A month and a half from the first one. Three weeks from the second one. I'll never purchase ANYTHING from OWC again.

This dock allows me to connect devices to my Macbook Air M1 without issues most of the time. The dock features enough ports to connect a keyboard, mouse, external monitor, and even has an Ethernet port. Since it is has its own power supply, it can actually charge my Macbook properly. The dock comes with a single Thunderbolt cable to connect to a laptop. Strange issue with fullscreen video playback on 1440p Monitor There is a specific issue with this dock (and perhaps others) that happens when I watch a movie or stream video on my Macbook Air M1 (with MacOS Ventura 3.3) If I have a video set to fullscreen on my external monitor (1440p); and have that video paused; and then allow the laptop to sleep - it will sometimes cause the Macbook to CRASH when the sleep cycle initiates. I changed cables, and used different ports and the crash still happens, though not consistently. (Actually I’ve had other docs and hubs that have problems with external monitors as well, but they never have caused a crash.) To avoid this issue altogether, I usually just minimize the window that the video is playing on before I step away from the Macbook, and the crash doesn’t happen. I dont necessarily blame OCW for this issue, since it seems to be tied to MacOC itself (or so I've heard.) But it is an issue nonetheless. Connecting any laptop or computer to the dock must be done through the port on its front. I happen to like this a lot since it works for my desktop set-up. However, some may prefer the connection to be on the back of the unit instead - so please be aware.

These hubs are, of course, pricey. It would be nice if Apple actually provided more connectivity on their computers to begin with, but they don't. I've used other units at this price point and this one gives me all I need with both my MacBook Air and my 2019 Mac Mini. I'm not looking for a lot of monitor connectivity but this unit will certainly give you that via the T/bolt 4 connectors if you need it. I can charge my MacBook Air, use its other built in USB C/Thunderbolt out AND connect 3 more USB-C / T/bolt devices at 40Gb/s AND connect 3 USB 3.2 devices at 10Gb/s! (AND my mouse dongle in the USB 2 port). PLUS headphones, Ethernet and an SD card slot! The T/bolt 4's will also send video to a monitor or monitors (using either a USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to display port cable... which of course you would have to purchase separately). The number of external monitors and resolution available will be dependent upon your computer and its operating system. I did a speed test with a Samsung T7 drive and it was reading and writing close to 1,000MB/s when connected to this devices T/bolt 4 connectors (using the 2019 Mac Mini). I'm guessing that the T9 would run at close to 2,000. PS. The MacBook Air M1 WILL NOT give you these speeds... it's a know limitation built into the MB Air laptop... thanks Apple for dumbing down the external drive speed capability. They may have fixed this with the M2's but I don't know. If you download the OWC app. the unit will supply high power for charging you phone and or tablet etc. quickly. With this app. you can also eject all of the drives connected to it right from an icon on the task bar. I can't find another dock at this price that gives you so many connections! I probably need to order a second one.

This is truly a must add on hardware. Delivers all of its functionality as described. Highly recommend.

I have a TB5 MacBook Pro and a 40” LG Ultrafine (LG40U990A-W). I experienced occasional random monitor disconnects that lasted about 5 seconds each, usually in the afternoon. On some days things would be fine; on others it would happen a dozen times - it comes and goes in waves. The unit gets hot! I've tried swapping cables, adding rubber feet to increase airflow, and putting a desk fan on it, but it didn't fix the disconnect issue. I even tried reinstalling macOS. All of my TB5 cables are certified, but the one from the dock to the monitor is 2 m in length. My PC connection with this dock had no issues at all, but that port was capped at 40 Gbps, whereas my Mac supports 80 Gbps. I took a gamble and bought another dock from a different manufacturer, and, thankfully, it doesn't have this disconnect issue. My OWC Thunderbolt4 dock was great and worked well for years, but my experience with this one has been disappointing.

Well built and reliable.

MacBook Pro M4 Max（16インチ）を使い始めて、デスク環境の整理とポート不足の解消を目指してOWC Thunderbolt 5 Dockを導入しました。 開封と第一印象 製品が到着して最初に感じたのは、そのずっしりとした重量感です。530gという数字以上に重厚に感じますが、これが実は長所になっています。デスクに置くとゴム足の安定感と相まって、ケーブルの抜き差し時にもびくともしません。スペースグレイのアルミシャーシはMacBook Proとの相性も抜群で、見た目の統一感も気に入っています。 Thunderbolt 5の真価 M4 MaxチップがThunderbolt 5に対応したことで、このドックの性能をフルに活かせています。付属の1mケーブルで接続するだけで、最大120Gbpsの帯域幅を実現。手持ちのThunderbolt 5対応SSDでテストしたところ、読み込み速度が5000MB/s超えという驚異的な数値を記録しました。8k raw素材の動画編集も捗ります。 ポート拡張の利便性 11ポート構成が実に秀逸です。背面にThunderbolt 5ポートが3つ（うち1つはホスト接続用）、USB 3.2 Type-Aが3つ、2.5GbEイーサネット、前面にはSD/MicroSDカードリーダーとオーディオ入出力。私の場合、外付けSSD 2台、4Kモニター、を常時接続していますが、まだ余裕があります。 140W給電の安心感 MacBook Pro 16インチは最大140W充電に対応していますが、このドックも140W給電対応なので、ケーブル1本でデスクに接続するだけで、充電もディスプレイ出力もデータ転送もすべて完結します。高負荷な動画編集中でもバッテリーは確実に充電されており、電力不足を感じたことは一度もありません。 熱問題についての所感 Thunderbolt 5ドックを選ぶ際に最も懸念していたのが、Redditなどで報告されている熱暴走問題でした。CalDigit TS5+やその他の競合製品では、長時間使用時に本体が極端に熱くなり、ディスプレイが一時的に消えたり、接続デバイスがランダムに切断されるという報告が多数上がっています。特に140W給電と10GbEイーサネットを搭載したモデルは発熱が顕著で、ユーザーの中には外付けファンで強制冷却している方もいるほどです。 しかし、このOWC Thunderbolt 5 Dockでは、そうした熱暴走による問題は一切経験していません。確かに本体表面は温かくなりますが、触れないほどではなく、何よりも熱によるパフォーマンス低下や接続の不安定さが皆無です。ファンレス設計でありながら、アルミシャーシ全体がヒートシンクとして機能しているようで、熱を効率的に放散できているのでしょう。デスクに直置きではなく、付属のゴム足で若干浮かせて設置することで、底面からの放熱も確保されています。熱による障害は一度も発生していません。 安定性について これまで1ヶ月間使用してきて、接続が不安定になったことは一度もありません。スリープからの復帰も確実で、ケーブルを抜き差しした後も全デバイスが即座に認識されます。ファンレス設計なので動作音も完全に無音で、夜間の作業でも気になりません。発熱も許容範囲内で、表面がほんのり温かくなる程度です。 総評 価格は46,280円（購入時ブラックフライデーセール）と決して安くはありませんが、MacBook Pro M4 Maxの性能を余すところなく引き出せる数少ないドッキングステーションです。Thunderbolt 5の帯域幅、充実したポート構成、140W給電、そして何より安定性と熱管理の優秀さを考えれば、投資する価値は十分にあります。他社製品で報告されている熱問題に悩まされることなく、安心して使い続けられる点は大きな魅力です。デスク周りのケーブル地獄から解放され、作業効率も大幅に向上しました。M4 Pro/Max搭載Macユーザーで本格的なドッキングステーションを探しているなら、間違いなくおすすめできる製品です。

Lo bueno se paga por eso este hub es algo caro, pero es una garantía del buen funcionamento, si tienes Thunderbolt no lo dudes harás una buena inversión. La única pega que le pongo es que no disponga de puerto HDMI por lo demás un 10

Only one cable needed to the docking station for powering the MacBook and the docking station connected my two UHD monitors, my SD cards and UTP cable. Worked out of the box, really well Highly recommended

This Thunderbolt 5 dock does not work well with the following monitor: 27 Inch 5K UHD UltraFine™ IPS Monitor with macOS Compatibility 27MD5KL-B I can't display 2 monitors on this dock using thunderbolt 3 connections. The dock says it will support 2 displays at 4k at 60 HZ.. now when I put back my 11 port thunderbolt 4 dock by OWC it works fine or when I use my OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock, 11 Ports, Built in Power Supply, 90W Charging, Thunderbolt 4 it works fine no problems. I USED a Windows 11 thunderbolt laptop by dell and 2 separate Mac Pro notebooks 1 intellectual chip 2019 and 1 M% max chipset with the thunderbolt 5 dock still has issues. This thunderbolt 5 doc may have issues with specifically the LG 5k MONITOR model# 27MD5KL-B. so if you are using this dock just take in mind what I experienced.