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OWC Secures Prestigious TechRadar Pro Picks Awards for Industry-Leading Thunderbolt™ 5 Innovations

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub and OWC Envoy Ultra SSD Recognized for Game-Changing Impact on the Consumer Electronics Industry

Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in delivering high-performance, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that enhance and extend the life of Macs and PCs, today announced its OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub and OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD were named winners in the TWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro Picks Awards, in the TechRadar Pro Picks category. The three brands’ annual program honors the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2025. Winners were selected based on the impact they’re expected to have on the Consumer Electronic industry.

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub redefines connectivity, delivering unparalleled performance for professionals and creators alike. This compact yet powerful hub expands a single Thunderbolt 5 port into three additional Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports and a USB-A port, ensuring seamless compatibility with Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort devices. Boasting up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed and 120Gb/s for display bandwidth, it supports stunning visuals across up to three 8K displays1, making it ideal for video editing, gaming, or multitasking. With the ability to daisy-chain devices, provide 140W power delivery, and maintain silent operation through its fanless aluminum design, the Thunderbolt 5 Hub is the ultimate tool to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for Mac, PC, and iPad Pro2 users. Certified and backed by OWC's trusted reliability, this hub is built to empower today’s technology and adapt to future advancements.

The OWC Envoy Ultra sets a new benchmark for portable SSDs as the world’s first and fastest Thunderbolt 5 drive, delivering groundbreaking speeds of over 6000MB/s3,4 – twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4. Engineered for versatility and performance, it seamlessly works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices2, maximizing speed across Thunderbolt 3, 4, and USB4 systems. Designed for professionals and adventurers alike, this rugged SSD is waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof, making it ideal for demanding environments. The bus-powered design with an integrated Thunderbolt cable ensures convenience, while the fanless aluminum housing keeps it silent and cool. From everyday tasks to pro-level creative projects, the Envoy Ultra redefines portable storage with unmatched speed, durability, and ease of use.

The awards’ editorial team stated, “The Picks Awards recognize outstanding products across consumer technology, the custom installation industry, and innovative new technology that can truly help businesses of all sizes across various industries. Our team was highly impressed by the excellence and scope of this year’s entrants. All the winners should be proud of their achievements - a well-deserved congratulations from the entire awards team.”

"Securing these awards from one of the leading voices in the industry – TechRadar Pro, is an enviable feather in our cap," said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing (OWC). "We believe these accolades are a reflection of OWC relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver solutions that empower creatives and business professionals to perform at unprecedented levels, and in doing so, make achieving the extraordinary possible.”

About Other World Computing (OWC)

Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC®) is a trusted leader in delivering high-performance, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that enhance and extend the life of Macs and PCs. OWC’s professional-grade storage, expansion, media cards, docks, and connectivity, as well as its apps and accessories, are built to last by the people who use it – creatives, businesses, and consumers. For further information, please visit www.owc.com. OWC can also be found on LinkedIn and X.

1 Three 8K monitors @ 60Hz with DSC or three 4K monitors @ 144Hz

2 Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 Mac only; not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 PCs

3 Speeds will vary depending on host computer specifications, operating system, and other factors, including connected device(s) capabilities

4 Initial data rates of over 6000MB/s for continuous data write. Longer data write sessions will have sustained write speeds of 1350MB/s (2TB) and 1700MB/s (4TB). Read speeds consistently over 6000MB/s end to end.

©2025 Other World Computing (OWC®). All brand and product names contained in this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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