OWC's compact hub turns one Thunderbolt 4 port on a Mac or PC into three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports plus a 10Gbps USB-A, while feeding up to 60W of charging back to the laptop. The single host link carries one 8K@60Hz display or two 4K@120Hz displays and supports daisy-chaining up to five more Thunderbolt devices. It needs its own power adapter to hit full 40Gbps bandwidth and charging across all ports.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- OWC
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- OWCTB4HUB5P
- Category
- Dock / Hub
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 1 | 60 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 host (to computer) | Up to 60W charging; single 8K@60 or dual 4K@120 video |
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 3 | 15 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 downstream | 40Gbps; 15W each; supports TB/USB-C devices and daisy-chain |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 1 | — | — | USB-A (10Gbps) | Up to 10Gbps |
Same ports, other brands
Notes & Compatibility
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports total: one for the host computer, three downstream. Requires its own DC barrel power adapter (not modeled). The power supply is in the box rather than a separate purchase — OWC’s manual makes connecting it step one, and it is what frees the host port to return 60W to the laptop. OWC rates the video path off that single host link as one 5K/6K/8K display or two 4K displays. The downstream ports keep charging what is plugged into them while the host computer sleeps. On a Thunderbolt 3 Mac it wants macOS Big Sur or newer.