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Have an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac? Use any OWC externally-powered Thunderbolt solution with Apple's Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter! Learn more »
Have an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac? Use any OWC externally-powered Thunderbolt solution with Apple's Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter! Learn more »
Thunderbolt Docks
Thunderbolt is a hardware interface technology designed by Intel and Apple that enables fast connection of different devices to a computer. Its distinct ports and cables, which are now using the USB-C connector in the latest generations, may have been familiar to you.
The Thunderbolt 3 standard was introduced in 2015, featuring a USB-C connector with a maximum transfer speed of 40GB/s, as well as the capacity to power accessories with up to 15W of power.
Recently launched in 2020, Thunderbolt 4 is the most current version of the connection technology. Despite having the same maximum transfer speed as Thunderbolt 3, which is 40Gb/s, Thunderbolt 4 enforces it as a minimum requirement, unlike its predecessor. Thunderbolt 4 retains the USB-C connector and maintains up to 15W of power delivery for accessories, as well as Thunderbolt Networking.
OWC Thunderbolt Docks
OWC Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Unprecedented Thunderbolt 4 expandability via Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3.
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports
- 3 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- SD Card Reader
- Analog Audio In/Out
- 96W Power Delivery
- Dual Display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 8K
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$464.99
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OWC Thunderbolt 4 Go Dock
The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply in the world.
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
- 2 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1 x 2.5Gb/s Ethernet
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- SD Card Reader
- Analog Audio In/Out
- 90W Power Delivery
- Dual Display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 8K
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- No external power adapter
- Mac & Windows
Only
$539.99
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OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Dock
Ultimate in connectivity to convert your laptop into a workstation powerhouse.
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
- 5 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x Mini DisplayPort
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- SD Card Reader
- Micro SD Card Reader
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Analog Audio In/Out
- 85W Power Delivery
- Dual display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 5K
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$409.99
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OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock
Integrate 10Gb/s ethernet workstations with ease, access fast media card readers, and couple that with all the connectivity that your production environment demands.
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
- 3 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- CFexpress Card Reader
- SD Card Reader
- 85W Power Delivery
- Dual display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 8K
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$649.00
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OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock
Integrate 10Gb/s ethernet workstations with ease, access fast media card readers, and couple that with all the connectivity that your production environment demands.
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
- 3 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- CFexpress Card Reader
- SD Card Reader
- 85W Power Delivery
- Dual display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 8K
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$649.00
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OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub
Expand your M1 or M2 Mac with or your Windows PC with more Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 3 x Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
- 1 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A
- 60W Power Delivery
- Dual display support up to 4K
- Single display support up to 8K
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 3
- Includes Thunderbolt cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$269.99
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OWC Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock
For all M1 and M2 Macs, Thunderbolt 3 equipped Macs, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs
- Integrated Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable
- 1 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Power delivery via USB
- Dual display support up to 4K
- Mac & Windows
Only
$229.99
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OWC Gemini Dual-Drive Storage + Docking Solution
Thunderbolt (USB-C) dock + dual-drive RAID storage solution
- Dual Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
- DisplayPort 1.2
- Up to 773MB/s
- Up to 2 x 2.5" or 3.5" Drives
- RAID 0/1 or JBOD, Span
- 2 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- Gigabit Ethernet
- SD Card Reader
- 85W Power Delivery
- Display support up to 4K
- Mac & Windows
Only
$604.99
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Caldigit Thunderbolt Docks
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Station 4
The dock with the most ports, the dock with the highest charging capabilities.
- 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s)
- 3 x USB-C (10Gb/s)
- 5 x USB-A (10Gb/s)
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x SD 4.0 (UHS-II)
- 1 x microSD 4.0 (UHS-II)
- 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x Front Combo Audio In/Out (3.5mm)
- 1 x Rear Audio Out (3.5mm)
- 1 x Rear Audio In (3.5mm)
- Up to 98W Power Delivery
- Mac & Windows
CalDigit - TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
15 Ports of Extreme Connectivity for Thunderbolt 3 Workflows, with laptop charging.
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s)
- 5 x USB-A 3.1 (Gen1-5Gbps)
- 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C (1 x Gen1-5Gbps)
(1 x Gen2-10Gbps) - 1 x SD Card Reader
- 1 x Digital Optical Audio (S/PDIF)
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x Analog Audio In (Stereo)
- 1 x Analog Audio Out (Stereo)
- Up to 98W Power Delivery
- Mac & Windows
Only
$504.99
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CalDigit - Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub
Great way to expand your M1 and M2 Mac's Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- 4 x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s)
- 4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gb/s)
- Power Delivery up to 60W
- 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Cable
- Mac & Windows
Only
$409.99
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From the OWC Blog
Thunderbolt 4: Are My Thunderbolt 3 Products Obsolete?
Many people are wondering if their Thunderbolt 3 devices will work with Thunderbolt 4 equipped computers. Get answers to your questions about Thunderbolt 4 backwards compatibility here.
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Thunderbolt Cables
For nearly a decade, OWC's premium cables have been the go-to for professionals and hobbyists alike – trusted to power Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C/USB4 or earlier generations of Thunderbolt. Make sure your workflow runs smoothly with our top-of the line cable options!
OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables have been masterfully crafted with the latest in data transfer technology and power delivery. At up to 40Gb/s of bandwidth, these certified reliable cables promise uncompromising performance that you can rely on for years to come.
Certified OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables: dependable performance when you need it most.
From the OWC Blog
Thunderbolt 4: Are My Thunderbolt 3 Products Obsolete?
Many people are wondering if their Thunderbolt 3 devices will work with Thunderbolt 4 equipped computers. Get answers to your questions about Thunderbolt 4 backwards compatibility here.
Continue ReadingThunderbolt Cables
Relied upon by pros and hobbyists alike to make the connections since Thunderbolt's arrival in 2011 – Our premium cables are the perfect choice for your Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt 2 / Thunderbolt workflow.
Manufactured to the highest standards, OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables deliver the incredible power of Thunderbolt technology with support for up to 40Gb/s of data bandwidth and power delivery up to 100W, all with certified reliability. Don't trust just any Thunderbolt cable – rely on certified OWC Premium Thunderbolt Cables to perform for you each and every day.
From the OWC Blog
Tech 101: Thunderbolt 3 Speeds, Capabilities and Caveats
How fast is Thunderbolt 3? Is Thunderbolt 3 backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2? Why does Thunderbolt 3 use a USB-C connector? Get your answers here.
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From the OWC Blog
Tech 101: A Brief History of Thunderbolt Technology
The Rocket Yard provides a brief history of Thunderbolt and the progress it has made since it first appeared on the computing scene in 2011.
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Thunderbolt Gear in the Galaxy
From blazing-fast storage capable of moving mind-boggling amounts of data in mere seconds, to docks that can plug your laptop into a full-fledged workstation — Thunderbolt is the versatile, fast, and reliable interface built to empower your digital
endeavors.
Whether you’re rockin’ the latest generation Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), or a beloved Thunderbolt or
Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort) equipped Mac – yes, OWC Thunderbolt solutions support those tool – we have the award-
winning Thunderbolt gear to meet your needs.
Support for Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt
2 Macs & Devices
Can I use a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device with my older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac?
YES
Simply connect your older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 equipped Mac to a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C and USB4 device using a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable. It's that easy.
One note: When connecting a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device to an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.
Learn more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Can I use a Thunderbolt 3 device with a Thunderbolt 2 Mac?
Can I use an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device with my newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad?
YES
If you have older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) drives, docks, and displays, you can keep using them with your newer Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) equipped Mac or iPad. You will need a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter which can be used bi-directionally – meaning it can also be used to connect an older Thunderbolt device to your newer Thunderbolt Mac or iPad. It's an easy way to extend the life of your older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices!
One note: When connecting an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device to a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.
Lear more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Top 14 questions people ask about Thunderbolt – answered
Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.
Support for Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 Macs & Devices
Can I use a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device with my older
Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac?
YES
OWC Thunderbolt devices harness the power of Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 to provide backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 equipped Macs. Whatever your workflow demands, you can easily connect OWC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 external storage, docks, and more to your Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 Mac using a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable. It's that easy.
One note: When connecting a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) device to an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Mac, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.
Learn more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Can I use a Thunderbolt 3 device with a Thunderbolt 2 Mac?
Can I use an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device
with my newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad?
YES
If you have older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) drives, docks, and displays, you can keep using them with your newer Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) equipped Mac or iPad. You will need a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) Adapter which can be used bi-directionally – meaning it can also be used to connect an older Thunderbolt device to your newer Thunderbolt Mac or iPad. It's an easy way to extend the life of your older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices!
One note: When connecting an older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) device to a newer Thunderbolt (USB-C) Mac or iPad, the device must be a self-powered. Bus-powered devices are not supported via the Apple adapter.
Lear more on the Rocket Yard Blog: Top 14 questions people ask about Thunderbolt – answered
Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.
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