OWC Announces Storage and Connectivity Solutions To Stay Ahead of the Curve for Apple’s Latest MacBooks, iPads, and Displays

by | Mar 6, 2026 | News | 0 comments

New From Apple:

Apple has announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, greatly upping the performance and AI capabilities for pro users. With M5 Pro and M5 Max, MacBook Pro features a new CPU, a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, and higher unified memory bandwidth, altogether delivering up to 4x AI performance compared to the previous generation. In addition, Apple is introducing a MacBook Air with an M5 chip, the affordable NEO laptop, an iPad Air featuring M4 and more memory, and a new family of displays, as well as a new iPhone 17. Likewise, Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a host of new storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for these new products:

  • Apple MacBook Neo
  • Apple MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
  • MacBook Air with M5
  • Apple iPad Air, powered by M4
  • Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
  • iPhone 17

OWC products that support the MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max:

  • 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 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 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 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 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 (including the new fully certified 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, extend, and enhance the capabilities of the Apple MacBook Neo:

  • OWC USB-C Travel Dock – With five essential ports, up to 100W pass-through power, and just one cable, you’re ready to display, charge, connect, and import while on the move across legacy and new technology additions.
  • OWC Envoy – ultra-portable 1 and 2TB USB-C NVMe SSD with the perfect blend of performance, reliability, and affordability for content creators, business professionals, students, families, and more.
  • OWC Envoy Pro Elektron – fastest, toughest mini-sized SSD available; it’s crush-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof for transferring and backing-up gigabytes of data in seconds.
  • OWC Envoy Pro Mini – ultimate ‘works with everything’ pocket-sized SSD with real-world performance up to 946MB/s and capacities up to 2.0TB.
  • Mercury Elite Pro Mini – Available in hard drive or lightning-fast SSD configurations, its rugged, aircraft-grade fanless aluminum enclosure offers near silent operation. Ideal for general backups, but also ready for demanding A/V, digital photography, professional music, and graphics projects.

Find out more about these and other OWC products here: https://www.owc.com/

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