OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024)

This compact 11-port dock connects to a Thunderbolt 5 host over a single cable and delivers up to 140W of charging while running your whole desk. Its three Thunderbolt 5 ports run at 80Gbps symmetric bandwidth (up to 120Gbps in Bandwidth Boost mode for displays), enough to drive up to three 8K screens. Wired networking is 2.5GbE, and the front adds SD and microSD UHS-II readers plus a 3.5mm combo audio jack. One Thunderbolt 5 port is the upstream link to your computer; the other two are for downstream displays and storage.

Compact Thunderbolt 5 dock with three TB5 ports (80/120Gbps), 140W charging, 2.5GbE, dual card readers, and USB-A.

Device Information

Manufacturer
OWC
Release Year
2024
Model Number
OWCTB5DOCK
Category
Dock / Hub

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Power (PD) Capabilities Label Notes
Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 1 140 W DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 5 (upstream to host) Upstream host link; up to 140W laptop charging; 80Gbps symmetric / 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost
Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 2 15 W DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 5 (downstream) Downstream for displays/storage; 80Gbps symmetric / 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost
USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 2 — — USB-A 10Gb/s 10Gbps data
USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 — — USB-A 5Gb/s 5Gbps data
RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) 1 — — 2.5GbE Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit wired networking
SD Card Slot (UHS-II) 1 — — SD (front) UHS-II SD card reader
MicroSD Card Slot (UHS-II) 1 — — microSD (front) UHS-II microSD card reader
3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) 1 — — 3.5mm combo audio (front) Headphone/microphone combo jack

Notes & Compatibility

Announced 2024, began shipping May 2025. Uses an external DC power supply (barrel inlet) not modeled here. Three Thunderbolt 5 ports total: one upstream to the host, two downstream. TB5 runs 80Gbps symmetric / 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost; supports up to three 8K displays with 140W host charging.

Common questions

How many ports does the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) have?

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) has 10 ports in total: 3 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 1 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 1 × RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1 × SD Card Slot (UHS-II), 1 × MicroSD Card Slot (UHS-II) and 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic).

What kinds of ports does the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) have?

By connector family, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) has 3 Thunderbolt, 3 USB, 2 Storage, 1 Network and 1 Audio.

How many USB ports does the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) have?

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) has 3 USB ports: 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 1 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1). It also has 3 Thunderbolt ports (3 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)), which use the USB-C connector shape.

What video connections does the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) have?

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) has 3 ports that can carry video: 3 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C). Its Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.

How is the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) powered?

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) takes power over 3 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C). Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) carries up to 140 W. Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) carries up to 15 W.

Does the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) have HDMI?

No. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock (2024) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 3 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C).

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