Connectivity

Did You Know? 5 Ways a Thunderbolt Dock Makes You More Efficient

Thunderbolt docks don't just declutter. They make you faster. Here's how.

Wayne Grayson • May 05, 2023

One of the best productivity boosting tools available is a Thunderbolt or USB dock or hub. Not only do docks and hubs allow you to declutter your work station, they also allow you to get things done faster. Here's our buddy Jon with 5 productivity-boosting tips for getting the most out of your dock.

And no matter what your connectivity needs may be, OWC has a dock for you. Check them out:

OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock

11-Port Thunderbolt Dock

Add three Thunderbolt 4 ports, 4 USB ports, along with Ethernet, audio, and card reader functionality to your Thunderbolt 3 Mac or Thunderbolt 4 PC.

  • Add 3 x Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
  • 3 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A
  • USB 2.0 Type-A
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • SD Card Reader
  • Analog Audio In/Out
  • 96W Power Delivery
  • Dual Display support up to 4K
  • Display support up to 8K
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices
  • Includes Thunderbolt cable
  • For Mac, PC, and iPad Pro
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OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Designed for pro creative workflows and features 10G Ethernet, frontside CFexpress and SD card readers, Thunderbolt (USB-C) device support, and peripheral ports.

  • Dual Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
  • USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
  • 3 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • CFexpress Card Reader
  • SD Card Reader
  • 85W Power Delivery
  • Dual display support up to 4K
  • Display support up to 8K
  • Includes Thunderbolt cable
  • For Mac, PC, and iPad Pro
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OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock

Thunderbolt Go Dock

The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. Go anywhere + connect more than bus-powered docks.

  • 3 x Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
  • USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
  • 2 x USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A
  • USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 2.5Gb/s Ethernet
  • HDMI 2.1
  • SD Card Reader
  • Analog Audio In/Out
  • 90W Power Delivery
  • Dual Display support up to 4K
  • Display support up to 8K
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices
  • Includes Thunderbolt cable
  • For Mac, PC, and iPad Pro
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OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock

14-Port Thunderbolt Dock

Through a single cable the OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock brings 14 ports, convenience, and power to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows PC, Mac, or iPad Pro.

  • Dual Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports
  • USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C
  • 5 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • SD Card Reader
  • microSD Card Reader
  • S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Analog Audio In/Out
  • 85W Power Delivery
  • Dual display support up to 4K
  • Display support up to 5K
  • Includes Thunderbolt cable
  • For Mac, PC, and iPad Pro
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OWC Thunderbolt mini Dock

Thunderbolt mini Dock

With this 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 solution, you can connect dual 4K displays, two USB peripherals, and plug into an Ethernet network — all with one cable.

  • Integrated Thunderbolt (USB-C) cable
  • USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
  • USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Power delivery via USB
  • Dual display support up to 4K
  • For Mac, PC, and iPad Pro
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OWC USB-C Travel Dock E

USB-C Travel Dock E

The best bus-powered 6-port mini dock to connect, charge, display, and import on-the-go. About the size and weight of a hockey puck.

  • Integrated USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-C cable
  • 2 x USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) Type-A
  • HDMI
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • SD Card Reader
  • Up to 100W pass-through power
  • Display support up to 4K
  • Thunderbolt (USB-C) compatible
  • For Mac, PC, iPad Pro, and Chrome
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