OWC Demonstrates New 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost-Capable Thunderbolt 5 Solutions

[btarunr]

Other World Computing (OWC)—the leading end-to-end ecosystem solution provider of computer hardware, accessories, and software for both consumers and professionals - demonstrated three new cutting-edge Thunderbolt 5 devices at CES and Pepcom - two state-of-the-art multiport docks and a bus-powered portable storage solution - all powered by the latest Thunderbolt technology from Intel. For over a decade, OWC has led the way in creating innovative Thunderbolt solutions and that tradition continues with solutions designed to harness the lightning-fast data transfer rates and high-resolution display support of Thunderbolt 5. The new docking and storage solutions will quickly become the focal point for user's computer setups and workflows.

"We've been at the forefront, embracing new Thunderbolt technologies early on, and take pride in providing the most extensive range of Thunderbolt solutions globally," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC. "Introducing Thunderbolt 5 to our customers is an exciting venture, enabling us to create even more innovative products."



These new products leverage the innovations of Thunderbolt 5 technology from Intel. Users benefit from double the bandwidth for connected devices, achieving data transfer rates of up to 80 Gbps. Enhanced by Bandwidth Boost, display possibilities expand up to 120 Gbps, providing ample bandwidth to stream to multiple 8K displays or three 4K displays running at 144 Hz. Thunderbolt 5 also delivers up to 240 W of available charging power to connect devices—all through a single, flippable, reversible cable.

"Thunderbolt 5 will provide creators and gamers the industry leading performance and capability for connecting PCs to accessories that they demand," said Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel Corporation. "The innovative new docking and storage solutions displayed by OWC at CES showcase how Thunderbolt 5 will revolutionize the way users approach their work."

Look for OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 solutions later this Summer.

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[R0H1T]

Will probably cost a tonne! Better wait for USB 5 or whatever concoction of a name they come up with

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Still think they messed up and missed a marketing opportunity when they didn't make TB5 simply a PCIe 5.0x4 (128Gbps, i.e. if you hooked an external ssd up you'd get sequential transfers of 15GB/s) link and require that to be that absolute bare minimum spec instead of basically a 4.0x4 link (I'm assuming it'll be just like TB3/4 where the quoted 40Gbps is really a combination of protocols presenting a theoretical figure and in reality you only get 32Gbps when you connect an SSD for example, meaning that instead of 80Gbps it'll really be 64Gbps when an SSD is connected) with this optional 120Gbps mode.

128Gbps would have been very close to removing all bottle necks on an eGPU setup and therefore could have made it a much more viable option. I believe that if you provide the speed/bandwidth, the products/applications will follow, and I think an external, consumer friendly 128Gbps link could have opened up some interesting options.

 

[Prima.Vera]

Will probably cost a tonne! Better wait for USB 5 or whatever concoction of a name they come up with

USB 4.2 Gen 2x2, or some retarded shit like that

 

[bonehead123]

Will probably cost a tonne!

If it comes from OWC, yes, it will be uber-mega-expensive, which has been their M.O. since their days as a supplier of Mac-compatible stuff back when macs were still limited to their outdated, antique OS's & CPU's, and they sold stuff at a premium simply because they could....