OWC 2026 Holiday Gift Guide

A stocking stuffer that delivers faster transfers, more displays, and laptop charging through one cable. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable carries up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data, up to 120Gb/s for multi-display setups, and up to 240W of power delivery. It’s Thunderbolt certified and backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C devices on Mac, PC, iPad, Chromebook, and Surface. Available in lengths from 0.3M to 2.0M and backed by a 3-year OWC warranty.

An easy add-on for anyone getting a new computer, drive, or dock this year.

For the person who would rather fix it than replace it. The OWC 72-Piece Advanced Toolkit includes a 58-piece screwdriver and bit set with Pentalobe Security bits for Apple products that use Pentalobe and Pentalobe Security screws, plus Torx Security, Tri-point, and more. A flexible shaft extension reaches screws in tight spots, and the kit adds spudgers, plastic opening tools, a suction cup, ESD-safe tweezers, and an anti-static wrist strap. Use it on Apple, PC, Chromebook, gaming, and printer devices.

Pair it with the OWC Express 1M2 Enclosure below, and the M.2 SSD left over from their last upgrade becomes a fast portable drive.

Give a spare SSD a second life as fast, portable storage. The OWC Express 1M2 Enclosure accepts NVMe M.2 2230, 2242, and 2280 SSDs up to 8TB, so it can house a drive left over from an upgrade or a new one. Expect up to 3,836MB/s over USB4, a screw-together aluminum enclosure with a patented heat sink design that prevents throttling, and compatibility with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C Macs, PCs, and iPads.

Ideal for the DIYer with a spare M.2 SSD from a past upgrade, or anyone who wants to pick their own drive and add capacity later.

Dependable capture for serious shooters, without paying for speed they won’t use. The OWC Atlas Core CFexpress 4.0 Type B card delivers up to 3,571MB/s read and 2,227MB/s write, and its VPG200 certification ensures consistent recording speed across the entire card. That covers high-burst RAW stills, 4K video, and up to 8K compressed video. It’s built to resist impact, bending, shock, UV, x-rays, and static, and free OWC Innergize software monitors card health, restores performance, and updates firmware.

Works with Canon R-series, Nikon Z, and Panasonic S-series mirrorless cameras, plus Nikon D5, D500, and D850 owners upgrading from XQD.

Spend less time waiting on offloads and more time editing. The OWC Atlas CFexpress Card Reader connects over USB4 (40Gb/s) for over 3,300MB/s real-world read speeds. In OWC testing, it offloaded about 1TB of Canon R5 C stills in 6 minutes 19 seconds, compared to 25 minutes 11 seconds with a USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) reader. It reads CFexpress 4.0 and 2.0 Type B cards, and the included Type A to B adapter handles Type A cards. It’s bus-powered, uses a built-in heat sink to prevent throttling, and switches into Innergize mode to maintain OWC Atlas cards.

Give it with an Atlas Core card for a complete capture-and-offload upgrade.

A fast, rugged home for sample libraries and session files. The ready-to-run OWC Express 1M2 comes assembled with an OWC Aura NVMe SSD in capacities up to 8TB and reaches over 3,000MB/s on Apple silicon Macs and USB4 PCs. Its screw-together aluminum enclosure uses a patented heat sink design to prevent throttling during long sessions. It works with USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C computers and iPads, and is backed by a 3-year OWC Limited Warranty.

Give it to the producer whose sample libraries have outgrown their laptop’s internal drive.

Thunderbolt 5 Hub turns one Thunderbolt 5 port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports plus a USB-A port, with up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional bandwidth and up to 140W of laptop charging. Each Thunderbolt 5 port runs its own daisy chain, so unplugging a drive on one chain won’t interrupt the interface on another. It’s Thunderbolt certified and compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac), USB4, and USB-C computers.

Give it to the engineer or producer with a Thunderbolt 5 laptop who needs more ports in a quiet room.

Move noisy drives out of the recording room without giving up speed. Copper Thunderbolt and USB4 cables are limited to about 2 meters. OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables carry full 40Gb/s USB4 speed over fiber optic cable in 3M and 5M lengths, so externally powered RAID storage, docks, and rack gear can sit across the room while the computer stays at the desk. Fiber is immune to EMI and RFI interference, a braided nylon jacket protects the cable, and LED indicators on each end show connection status at a glance. The 3M cable supports up to 240W of power delivery, and the 5M supports up to 60W.

Also useful for tethered studio shoots and for connecting displays up to 8K from across the room.

Internal-drive speed in a portable SSD. The OWC Express 1M2 80G reaches over 6,000MB/s peak real-world speed on Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 80Gb/s computers, twice the performance of Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 40Gb/s. That headroom handles 8K RAW editing, multi-source offloads, and large AI model files. It’s bus-powered with no fan, and it can be built with an NVMe M.2 2242 or 2280 SSD of their choice up to 8TB or bought ready-to-run. On Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac), and USB4 40Gb/s computers, it adapts automatically to the speed of each connection.

Give it to the editor, colorist, or DIT with a Thunderbolt 5 Mac or PC.

A display, fast storage ports, and laptop charging through one USB4 cable. The OWC USB4 Hub connects at the full 40Gb/s, four times the 10Gb/s many USB-C hubs are limited to. It adds two USB4 ports so an SSD and a card reader can run at the same time, two USB-C ports for accessories, an HDMI 2.1 port for a monitor with no adapter, and up to 81W of laptop charging. The fanless aluminum housing stays quiet and cool. Works with Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS laptops and USB4 iPad Pro models, and it’s compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 computers.

Give it to the student, remote worker, or photographer whose USB4 laptop needs more ports than it came with.

HDMI monitors plug straight in, with no adapters required. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI® has two native HDMI 2.1 ports, each on its own controller, supporting dual 8K displays at 60Hz or dual 4K at 240Hz on Thunderbolt 5 computers. The same cable delivers 2.5Gb Ethernet, a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for fast storage or a third display, UHS-II SD and microSD slots, eight USB ports, an audio jack, and up to 140W of laptop charging. A front USB-C port charges a phone at up to 30W, and the dock sits flat or stands upright.

Give it to anyone with HDMI monitors and a laptop without HDMI ports. Works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac), USB4, and USB-C computers on Mac and Windows.

Turn a laptop into a full desktop workstation with one cable. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock turns one connection into 11 ports, including three Thunderbolt 5 ports for fast storage and displays, SD 4.0 UHS-II and microSD slots, 2.5Gb Ethernet, three USB-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus up to 140W of laptop charging. Connect up to three 8K displays on supported Windows PCs or two 6K displays on Mac. The fanless aluminum enclosure stays silent, and it works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac), USB4, and USB-C computers.

Give it to someone building a next-gen desk setup who wants to plug in once and get to work.

Give the gift of Apple performance—without the brand-new price tag. OWC’s selection of gently used and refurbished Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches are fully tested, certified, and ready for a second life. From creative pros to students and everyday tech lovers, these devices deliver premium power and reliability at a fraction of the cost. Each product is backed by OWC’s trusted quality and warranty for total peace of mind.