Articles about Thunderbolt 5

If you have a cluttered desktop full of dongles and adapters, OWC might just have your next upgrade. You see, the company has announced its brand-new Thunderbolt 5 Dock, and it’s looking like a an awesome tool for both professionals and home users. For instance, it allows you to connect up to three 8K displays (or two 6K screens on a Mac).

The dock supports Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, as well as USB4 and USB-C. So whether you’re using newer gear or hanging on to older devices, it’s got you covered. And with up to 140W of power delivery, it can keep even demanding laptops charged.

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At its Tech World event in Shanghai today, Lenovo officially unveiled one of the most impressive laptops I’ve ever seen. You see, the new Legion 9i (18”, 10) isn’t just for playing the latest video games -- it’s designed to help developers create them too. And yes, it’s also quite beautiful.

The 18-inch display here is absolutely massive, and it comes in two versions. The 2D model pushes a stunning 3840x2400 resolution at 240Hz with a 3ms response time. It’s bright at 540 nits, supports Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and is certified by both TÜV Rheinland and VESA DisplayHDR 400.

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Today, Plugable launches two new super-cool products that should be useful in a laptop bag or collection of tech-tools. There is the USBC-E5000 5Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter and the TBT5-240W1M Thunderbolt 5 Cable.

The USBC-E5000 is a USB-C dongle that offers speeds up to 5Gbps. Of course, you will be limited by the maximum speed of the network to which you connect. In other words, you won’t magically get 5Gbps when connecting to a gigabit network.

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Just yesterday, Apple unveiled a new iPad Air. Today, the iPhone-maker announces two new exciting computers -- the MacBook Air laptop with M4 chip and a refreshed Mac Studio desktop powered by M4 Max and M3 Ultra. With more performance, better AI integration, and longer battery life (for the laptop), these Mac machines might be the perfect option for those fed up with Windows 11 and looking for a smooth, hassle-free computing experience.

The MacBook Air keeps its fanless design but now supports two external displays when closed. It gets a 12MP Center Stage camera, starts with 16GB of memory, and introduces a new sky blue color. Apple claims it’s twice as fast as the M1 version, with up to 18 hours of battery life. The price drops to $999 -- $100 less than before!

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Other World Computing (OWC) has launched the Thunderbolt 5 Hub, which promises to elevate device connectivity for Macs, PCs, and even tablets like the iPad Pro. This new hub delivers an impressive 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed -- double that of Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 -- and supports up to 120Gb/s for users needing higher display bandwidth. With just a single cable, users can expand their device’s ports to include three Thunderbolt 5 ports and a USB-A port, making this hub a productivity game changer.

For tablet users, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub is especially transformative, turning an iPad Pro or similar device into a full-fledged workstation capable of connecting to external drives, displays, and a variety of peripherals. This means users can push the limits of their tablets without the need for a laptop or desktop nearby.

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Apple has introduced its latest MacBook Pro lineup, featuring new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips that aim to boost performance while bringing a fresh focus on AI through “Apple Intelligence.” The new 14-inch and 16-inch models now feature Thunderbolt 5 on Pro and Max models, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and an optional nano-texture display for glare reduction.

Starting at $1,599 for the 14-inch M4 model, the MacBook Pro’s new entry-level device includes 16GB of memory and three Thunderbolt 4 ports. The more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max models, starting at $1,999 and $2,499, come equipped with Thunderbolt 5, which is claimed to offer faster transfer speeds for users who need high-speed connectivity.

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Apple has rolled out an updated Mac mini, now powered by its latest M4 and M4 Pro chips and featuring a smaller 5-by-5-inch design. With up to 1.8 times the CPU performance and 2.2 times the GPU power of the original M1 model, the new Mac Mini seems to be packing more muscle into a smaller space. The M4 Pro model promises even more processing power for users with demanding workloads, offering up to 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores.

One key addition is the enhanced connectivity, especially the inclusion of front-facing ports, which many users have been waiting for. Apple has added two USB-C ports at the front for quick and easy access, along with a high-impedance audio jack. Around back, the M4 model includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the M4 Pro gets an upgrade to Thunderbolt 5, designed to deliver faster data transfer speeds.

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Kensington has launched the SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station. This is the world's first Intel-certified Thunderbolt 5 dock, offering professionals a powerful plug-and-play docking solution. With support for up to three 4K monitors, data transfer speeds up to 120Gbps, 140W power delivery, and an 11-in-1 design, the dock aims to unlock the full potential of Thunderbolt 5 laptops.

The SD5000T5 is designed to support Thunderbolt 5 technology, Thunderbolt 4 technology, USB4, and USB-C devices running on Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later. Professionals, content creators, and gamers who require fast file transfers, multiple 4K monitors, and numerous connectivity ports will benefit from the dock’s capabilities.

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