OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock

The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock without a bulky, heavy power
adapter, so you can go anywhere easier and connect it all with Thunderbolt
and USB-C Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, and Android devices

The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock without a bulky, heavy power adapter, so you can go anywhere easier and connect it all with Thunderbolt and USB-C Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, and Android devices

The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock without a bulky,
heavy power adapter, so you can go anywhere easier and
connect it all with Thunderbolt and USB-C Macs, PCs,
iPads, Chromebooks, and Android devices

Everything. Everywhere. Easier.

While life is often full of compromises, your dock shouldn’t be. You should be able to move your workflow from the desktop to the road easily on short notice without having to choose what device or accessory to leave behind.

Connect everything you want everywhere you call a workspace easily with the OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock. Say goodbye to a heavy, bulky power adapter slowing you down. Or a bus-powered mini dock not having the complete ports you need. Simply plug the power cable of this world’s first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply into a standard outlet in coffee shops, airports, vehicles, video production carts, and more to put 11 ports of connectivity empowerment at your fingertips.

Go Connect It All

Get ahead at work and play by connecting an incredible array of past, present, and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories to the Thunderbolt Go Dock. Tap into high-performance storage capacity including NVMe solutions. Record and livestream with an A/V mixer. Expand your capabilities with a PCIe expansion enclosure. Enjoy the feel of your favorite keyboard and mouse. Nearly any connectivity need you have or want is possible with a diversity of Thunderbolt and USB ports.

• Charge your laptop
• Connect one 8K / up to two 4K monitors
• Connect portable SSD storage
• Connect large desktop RAID storage
• Add an extra Thunderbolt port

• Connect / charge USB drives, accessories and devices
• Connect to IP based workflows / wired networks
• Connect a digital audio interface
• Read + Write SD Cards
• Connect two Thunderbolt daisy-chains

Turn Your Tablet into a Computer

With the Thunderbolt Go Dock, you can turn your tablet into a full computing platform with capabilities that exceed many desktop and notebook computer setups. Now you can transform one port on your tablet into 11 ports so you can read/write SD card media, share files in a blink on a high-speed network, free up your internal storage by offloading to an external drive, and work easier with a larger external display, mouse, and full-sized keyboard. You can even turn your tablet into a desktop video, audio, or podcasting recording and editing setup. The possibilities of how you can use the Thunderbolt Go Dock to redefine your tablet computing experience are nearly limitless.

When Mobile Is Better Than Portable

You want to connect it all and have it all work flawlessly. While bus-powered portable docks are great for most common uses, they can only provide so much power from the host computer. When you want to push your abilities to the max, the mobile ready Thunderbolt Go Dock’s built-in power supply gives you the juice you need. And it lets you take a fabulous diversity of connectivity anywhere easier by eliminating the need to carry around a pain-in-the-neck/shoulder/back power brick.

A Multi-Connectivity Solution for Millions

It’s a hassle trying to figure out or remember what interface your gear and computer has so you can use it all with a dock. Whether you have a Thunderbolt or USB-C Mac, PC, iPad, Chromebook, or Android device, the Thunderbolt Go Dock’s uplink port utilizes a USB-C connector to give you a multi-connectivity solution for millions of past, present, and future (yes even USB4!) computers and devices.1

Full Performance for Everything Today and Yesterday, Period.

Connect via Thunderbolt to experience the full 40Gb/s bandwidth your computer supports.

Connect via USB-C 10Gb/s (non-Thunderbolt) to experience the full 10Gb/s bandwidth your computer supports.

14 Features. Arriving to a Workstation Near You.

The right dock makes all the difference and OWC designs the best Docks for about every need imaginable! We have over a decade of engineering experience providing the best in ports, reliability, and power delivery today. Whether for on your desktop, or on the road, the right OWC Dock provides you with the ports you need and connectivity you can count on.

A. (3) Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5,000MB/s) + power

Expand the number of Thunderbolt ports you have available to connect more drives, displays, and accessories + charge any laptop connected with up to 90W of power.

B. (1) USB-C port up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s)

Take advantage of USB-C drives, devices, and displays.

C. (2) USB-A ports up to 10Gb/s (1250MB/s)

Connect to any USB device from the last 10+ years with ease.

D. (1) USB 2.0 port

Charge all kinds USB devices

E. (1) 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port

The fastest Ethernet interface available for Thunderbolt 4.

F. (1) HDMI port

Connect to displays, TVs, and projectors

G. (1) SD card slot

Ingest photos and videos in a snap.

H. (1) 3.5mm stereo audio in/out

Connect audio sources, speakers, and headphones.

I. (1) Power plug in

A built-in power supply means a simple power cable provides all the power you need without the need for a bulky power brick.

J. (1) Security Slot

Keep your dock from walking off. Keep it locked, secure, and safe.

K. Built like a tank

The “go anywhere” rugged-design handles your adventures on-the-road, in the office, and at home.

Go Energized

Keep your notebook and tablet ready for mobile use with the Thunderbolt Go Dock’s dedicated 90W power delivery Thunderbolt uplink port. You can also keep devices powered/charging on the other two Thunderbolt and four USB ports. Whether you’re taking a break or are done for the day, the Thunderbolt Go Dock continues to power and/or charge connected devices.

2.5x Faster + MDM

Many of today’s computers and tablets either don’t provide a network port (ugh…slow low-quality Wi-Fi) or feature the older 1Gb/s standard. Now you can transfer, copy, and/or edit files and work up to 2.5x faster over wired networks and enjoy increased productivity in an IP-based workflow with the Thunderbolt Go Dock’s 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port. Or, connect to a NAS for faster data access, backup, and 4K video streaming and editing.2

With MDM compatibility, OWC Docks make Mobile Device Management a breeze. Remote manage Go Dock empowered workstations across your organization. Other docks without MDM just don’t cut it.

Ingest in a Blink

Another “one less thing to carry” benefit for you is the built-in SD card reader. Video footage and photos are a part of daily life, and the Thunderbolt Go Dock lets you ingest your creative content conveniently fast. You can also use the reader like an external drive and store or backup files at will.

Go Multiple

In the past, daisy chaining external Thunderbolt storage required you to place it close to the front of the chain to get fast and reliable performance. That wasn’t possible with bus-powered drives. They had to be placed last in the Thunderbolt chain as the chain was limited to just one bus-powered device. Now you can connect multiple Thunderbolt drives and SSDs directly to the Thunderbolt Go Dock to experience the fastest speed your storage devices can deliver.

Simply Cleaner & Easier

Having a built-in power supply with your Thunderbolt Go Dock keeps your life simple. With one less power brick in your desktop setup, there’s less clutter for cleaner cable management. When mobile with another dock, if you lost its power brick, you are dead in the water. If you happen to misplace the Thunderbolt Go Dock’s standard and common 2-prong "figure 8" power cord, you likely already have one you can “borrow” from another device or can easily stop in at a local store for a replacement and keep working.

Disconnect in One Click

Safely disconnect multiple drives in a single click. OWC Dock Ejector was designed by OWC hardware and software engineers to ensure all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss. It makes losing your hard-earned work a thing of the past.

Apple SuperDrive Ready

OWC's free Dock Ejector software also includes a special driver that enables your OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock to play and burn CDs and DVDs with the Apple SuperDrive. Just connect the SuperDrive to an open USB-A port on the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for bus power to watch a DVD movie, listen to music CDs, create a backup disk, and install software.

OWC Thunderbolt Cable Included

OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock comes with a certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt Cable. But if your workflow demands a different length to make the connection, OWC Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cables are the perfect choice.

Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C Cables

Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilisers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.

• (1) OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock
• (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt 4 Cable
• (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock
• (1) User Manual for OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock
• (1) OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (software download)
• (1) User Guide for OWC Dock Ejector
• 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

• With a USB host (such as a USB-C equipped MacBook, iPad, Chromebook, Android device, or PC), this device works as a USB hub – bandwidth is reduced to USB speeds, Thunderbolt devices are not supported, and additional functionality will vary depending upon the host port's capabilities.- With a USB-C host, displays and power delivery support will depend upon the host port's capabilities.
• With a USB-A host, displays and power delivery are not supported. Requires a USB-C to USB-A adapter (available separately).- With a USB-A host, displays and power delivery are not supported. Requires a USB-C to USB-A adapter (available separately)
• Dual display support, including available resolution and refresh rates, is dependent on host hardware and drivers. Apple silicon M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra Mac models, Apple Intel-based Mac models, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs can support up to two displays at up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt. Apple silicon M1 and M2 Mac models can support one external display up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt.
• The following Apple silicon M1 and M2 Mac models support a single display over a Thunderbolt port:- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) - MacBookPro17,1- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022) - Mac14,7- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - MacBookAir10,1- MacBook Air (M2, 2020) - Mac14,2- Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Macmini9,1Mac mini (2023) - Mac14,3
• The following Mac models have DisplayPort 1.4, but offer only partial support for DisplayPort 1.4, limiting the resolution to (for example) 5K or 6K at 60Hz. Please review Apple's display specifications for your specific Mac to determine the maximum supported resolution and color depth:
  - MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
  - MacBookPro15,1
  - MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  - MacBookPro15,2
  - MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  - MacBookPro15,2- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
  - MacBookPro15,1 and MacBookPro15,3
  - MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  - MacBookPro15,4- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
  - MacBookPro16,1 and MacBookPro16,4
  - MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  - MacBookPro16,2- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  - MacBookPro16,3- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
  - MacBookAir8,1- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
  - MacBookAir8,2- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
  - MacBookAir9,1- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
  - iMac19,1- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
  - iMac19,2- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
  - iMac20,1 and iMac20,2- Mac mini (2018)
  - Macmini8,1- Mac Pro (2019)
  - MacPro7,1
  - Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)
  - MacPro7,1
• Recorded sound input playback will be quiet. Adjusting the input volume in System Preferences does not improve the softness of the recording playback. Connecting the desired input directly into the computer system will improve the recorded sound input.