If you’re a creative pro drowning in adapters and waiting on slow network transfers, OWC’s latest release might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. The company just dropped the Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10 GbE Network Dock, and it’s packed with enough high-speed I/O to tame even the most demanding workflows.
At its core, this dock is built for speed. It uses a single Thunderbolt 5 connection to your Mac or PC to give you:
- 2x 10 Gb Ethernet Ports: Connect to two separate high-speed networks or, better yet, bond them together for a ridiculous 20 Gb/s connection to your NAS. Say goodbye to transfer bottlenecks.
- 2.5 Gb Ethernet Port: Perfect for your primary internet connection or for connecting audio-over-IP devices.
- 3x Downstream Thunderbolt 5 Ports: Create three separate device chains without one affecting the others.
- 4x USB Ports: Plenty of room for your SSDs, keyboards, and other accessories.
Video production consultant Guy Cochran praised its versatility, explaining how it enables him to run an 11-camera live show on an isolated network, pull footage from a NAS on the second 10 GbE port, and connect a display and audio gear—all at the same time.
Housed in a fanless aluminum enclosure, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10 GbE Network Dock is built for professionals who can’t afford to compromise on speed or flexibility. It’s available now for $499.
