OWC @ COMPUTEX 2025: Thunderbolt 5 Innovations
OWC (Other World Computing) captivated attendees at COMPUTEX 2025 with an impressive showcase of Thunderbolt 5 high-performance storage and connectivity solutions.
The Star: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock
The centerpiece was the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock, redefining desktop connectivity. This all-in-one hub transforms a single Thunderbolt 5 port into 11 versatile connections, including three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, USB-A, 2.5GbE Ethernet, and dual UHS-II card slots.
Demos highlighted its impressive capabilities:
- Expanded Visuals: Connect up to three 8K displays or dual 6K displays for expansive visual workflows.
- Blazing-Fast Data: Experience up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data transfer, peaking at 120Gb/s for display-intensive tasks.
- Power Delivery: Provides up to 140W to keep demanding notebooks charged.
- Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, USB4, and USB-C devices.
- Tablet Transformation: Turns iPad Pros and other USB-C tablets into full “ProStations,” connecting them to external displays and peripherals with one cable.
Next-Gen Storage & Essentials
Beyond the dock, OWC showcased powerful solutions for creative professionals:
- OWC ThunderBlade X12: This production-grade editing RAID SSD wowed video pros with its incredible speeds—up to 6600MB/s peak and 5990MB/s sustained writes. A live demo showed it effortlessly handling 4K, 6K, and 12K RAW video projects, perfect for on-set or post-production needs.
- OWC Envoy Ultra: For speed on the go, this bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 SSD impressed with its rugged, portable design and real-world speeds exceeding 6000MB/s. It’s ideal for mobile content creators needing rapid file transfers and on-location editing.
- OWC Memory Cards and Readers: Essential for photographers and videographers, OWC highlighted their Atlas CFexpress 4.0 and SD card lineup. These cards offer exceptional speed and reliability for capturing high-resolution photos and video, complemented by OWC’s Innergize software for optimal performance and health monitoring.
OWC’s presence at COMPUTEX 2025 solidified their commitment in empowering creative and business professionals. Their high-performance Thunderbolt 5 solutions and specialized storage innovations clearly left a strong impression. With the Thunderbolt 5 Dock shipping in early July, the future of high-speed connectivity is here.
