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OWC Thunderbolt Hub 5-Port Connectivity Solution | Up to 60W PD - 3x Thunderbolt 40Gb/s device ports - USB-A 10Gb/s - Up to one 8K or two 4K displays - Mac, PC, iPad, & more
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OWC Thunderbolt Hub 5-Port Connectivity Solution

Bottom line: The OWC Thunderbolt Hub 5-Port Connectivity Solution: Three downstream Thunderbolt ports at full 40Gb/s, not shared USB lanes; main trade-off: 60W PD may underfeed high-wattage laptops that expect 90W or more.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Three downstream Thunderbolt ports at full 40Gb/s, not shared USB lanes
  • ✓ Drives a single 8K display or two 4K panels from one connection
  • ✓ 60W power delivery charges a connected laptop over the same cable
  • ✓ 10Gb/s USB-A port keeps older drives and dongles usable
  • ✓ Works across Mac, PC, and iPad rather than one platform only

Cons

  • ✗ 60W PD may underfeed high-wattage laptops that expect 90W or more
  • ✗ Only one USB-A port, so hubs or adapters are needed for several legacy devices
  • ✗ No Ethernet, card reader, or audio jack found on fuller docks

Manufacturer description

The OWC Thunderbolt Hub (TB4HUB5P) turns a single Thunderbolt port into five, giving your Mac, PC, or iPad three additional Thunderbolt 40Gb/s device ports plus a 10Gb/s USB-A port for older peripherals. Display support is the headline: drive one 5K, 6K, or 8K panel, or run dual 4K screens from the same connection. That matters if you edit large-format video on one screen while previewing raw playback on the second, or sit in a video meeting on one display while working on another. CAD drawings and Photoshop files render with the detail the extra bandwidth allows, and the 40Gb/s ports leave…

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SpecPicks scored OWC Thunderbolt Hub 5-Port Connectivity Solution using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the accessories category. OWC's accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many displays can the OWC Thunderbolt Hub run at once?

It supports up to one 8K display, or a 5K/6K panel, or two 4K displays simultaneously through its Thunderbolt ports.

Will this hub charge my laptop while it is connected?

Yes. The hub delivers up to 60W of power delivery to the host machine, so one cable handles data, video, and charging.

Does it work with a PC, or is it Mac only?

It works with Mac, PC, and iPad. OWC lists all three as supported hosts for the TB4HUB5P.

How fast are the ports?

The three downstream Thunderbolt device ports run at 40Gb/s, and the single USB-A port runs at 10Gb/s.

What model number should I look for?

The model is OWC TB4HUB5P, a 5-port Thunderbolt hub. Check the product listing for current warranty terms.

Key Features

  • OWC TB4HUB5P
  • The Thunderbolt OWC Hub lets you connect to a 5K/6K/8K display or dual 4K displays.
  • Enjoy more accurate and vivid detail in intensive CAD drawings and Photoshop images.
  • Edit large format videos on one screen while previewing raw playback on the second screen. Attend a video meeting on one screen while editing content on another. Whatever your workstation's display needs, the Thunderbolt OWC Hub gives you the vision to take it to the next level.

Full Specifications

BrandOWC
ColorAlso black/grey
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberOWCTB4HUB5P
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaKeyboard
Mfr Part NumberOWCTB4HUB5P
Number of Ports5
Special FeaturePowered
Total Usb Ports5
Compatible DevicesMacs with Thunderbolt 3 or later ports, 4 PCs, USB-C equipped MacBooks, iPads, Chromebooks, Android devices
Data Transfer Rate40000 megabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Hardware InterfaceThunderbolt
Additional FeaturesPowered
Warranty DescriptionNo Warranty
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.6"L x 2.9"W x 0.7"H
Full listing titleOWC Thunderbolt Hub 5-Port Connectivity Solution | Up to 60W PD - 3x Thunderbolt 40Gb/s device ports - USB-A 10Gb/s - Up to one 8K or two 4K displays - Mac, PC, iPad, & more

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