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Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced its unmatched roster of storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for the newly announced Apple Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro and Apple Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.

OWC products that support the new Mac Studio M5 Max, M5 Ultra, and Mac mini M5 Pro include:

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock - high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub - expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10G Network Dock - with three fully independent high-speed Ethernet ports and four Thunderbolt 5 and four USB ports, the Thunderbolt 5 dual 10GbE Network Dock is the first all-in-one solution that simplifies complex multi-network workflows and unlocks high-bandwidth network storage connectivity while offering everyday docking convenience

• OWC StudioStack - This low-profile, aircraft-grade aluminum hybrid storage solution on the planet lets you combine SSD and HDD storage in a single unit up to 32TB at up to 6302MB/s. Plus adds three additional Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports and USB-A ports for new and legacy devices

• OWC ThunderBlade X12 - Thunderbolt 5-powered portable production RAID SSD delivering up to 6600MB/s speeds and massive capacity in a compact, RAID 5 capable design built for high-end film, multi-cam 8K/12K workflows, and on-set shuttle reliability

• OWC Express 4M2 Ultra - Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID storage solution, pre-configured with SoftRAID in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities. Also available as a bare enclosure for building your own configuration

• OWC Envoy Ultra - rugged, IP67-rated Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD delivering real-world speeds over 6000MB/s in a bus-powered, built-in cable design that makes storage more flexible and goes where you need it, including other Macs and PCs

• OWC Express 1M2 80G - supremely fast USB4 80Gb/s NVMe portable SSD; available as a DIY enclosure to optimize the NVMe drive you already own or a ready-to-run solution; delivering over 6000MB/s real-world performance with broad Thunderbolt and USB-C compatibility in a rugged, passively cooled design

• OWC Mercury Helios 5S - a powerfully simple way to use PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio + add more Thunderbolt 5 ports

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables (fully certified up to 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable) - fastest, most compatible cable for connecting today’s, tomorrow’s, and yesterday's Thunderbolt and USB-C Devices

OWC products that support the new Mac mini M6 include:

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock - high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub - expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design

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

• OWC Express 1M2 - ultra-fast, compatible, and reliable portable USB4 NVMe SSD – build your own or choose ready-to-run solutions

• OWC Express 4M2 - (DIY to use existing NVMe SSDs) - four-slot USB4 (40Gb/s) external storage enclosure designed to utilize your existing or new NVMe M.2 SSDs

• Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Cables - Thunderbolt 4 certified cable for universal use with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C equipped Macs, PCs, and mobile devices

“Apple continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the desktop… and these new Mac mini and Mac Studio systems are incredibly powerful platforms for AI, creative, and professional workflows. Of course, the real magic happens when you can build the complete workflow around that power,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing (OWC). “Whether you need blazing-fast external storage, more Thunderbolt ports, high-speed networking, PCIe expansion, or simply the freedom to connect everything your work demands, OWC gives Mac mini and Mac Studio users the tools to turn these remarkable solutions into exactly the workstation they need. We’ve been helping Mac users get more from their computers for nearly four decades, and we couldn’t be more excited about what people will be able to create and accomplish with this new generation of Macs.”