OWC releases Thunderbolt 5 dock with dual HDMI 2.1

American company Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the release of two new products in the Thunderbolt 5 ecosystem: a docking station with two HDMI 2.1 ports and a 1.5-meter USB-C Thunderbolt 5 cable.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI 2.1

Designed for users who demand maximum bandwidth and connectivity versatility, OWC's new docking station features two native HDMI 2.1 (FRL6) ports, allowing for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate displays.

Front panel ports:

  • 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Downstream (30W PD)
  • 2 x USB-C 10Gbps
  • 1 x USB-A 10Gbps
  • 1 x SD / microSD UHS-II card reader
  • 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Ports on the back panel:

  • 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Upstream (140W PD)
  • 3 x USB-C 5Gbps
  • 2 x USB-A 5Gbps
  • 2 x HDMI 2.1
  • 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45
  • Power input
  • Kensington lock slot

This dock also supports up to 140W of power output via the Thunderbolt 5 Upstream port, allowing you to charge your laptop while using all connected devices at the same time. The dock is priced at $349.99 and is scheduled to be available in November 2026.

OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable (1.5m)

In addition to the dock, OWC is also introducing a new 1.5-meter Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable. This cable provides bidirectional data transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, and in asymmetric mode up to 120Gbps (for video output) or 40Gbps. It supports up to 240W of power and DisplayPort Alt Mode, allowing for high-quality video transmission.

The cable costs $58.99 and is expected to be available in mid-October 2026.

The release of these new products from OWC marks the further development of the Thunderbolt 5 ecosystem, giving users even more options for connecting high-performance peripherals and displays.

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