Other World Computing has launched two new Thunderbolt 5 expansion and enhancement solutions – OWC StudioStack and OWC Mercury Helios 5S. The StudioStack, at a starting MSRP of $329.99US, is said to be the world’s first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and 2018-2023 Mac minis. It offers up to 64x more storage capacity vs 512GB Mac Studio machines and, up to 6302MB/s speed that matches the latest Mac Studios. It also features a six-port Thunderbolt/USB-A hub for additional connectivity possibilities. StudioStack maximizes the efficiency of photo/video/CGI/audio workflows and helps users expand their storage capacity while matching the performance and design of their Mac Studio.

The OWC Mercury Helios 5S, which also has an MSRP of $329.99US, adds an external PCIe slot and three Thunderbolt 5 ports to space-constrained Macs and PCs, transforming them with pro-grade, full-size workstation capabilities. It makes using an ultra-fast PCIe storage, 8K video capture, audio DSP, or high-speed networking PCIe card easy via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection, with no other tools required. With up to 6000MB/s of bandwidth, PCIe 4.0 x4 cards can be run at full speed while still accommodating data-hungry external Thunderbolt drives. The OWC Mercury Helios 5S delivers internal PCIe slot performance but with the flexibility of an external slot and connectivity hub, making it ideal for creative professionals, post-production houses and VFX teams, IT personnel, and developers seeking a time and money-saving solution.

For further information on these and other OWC products, please visit https://www.owc.com