OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock, 11 Ports, Built in Power Supply, 90W Charging, TB4 (USB-C), USB, HDMI, 2.5GbE, SD, Also Compatible with USB-C Devices, Supports Thunderbolt Share

I recently purchased this docking station for my MacBook Pro M1 Pro, and it has truly been a game-changer for my workspace. Let me share my experience and insights for those who might be in a similar situation.Firstly, I had been struggling to find accurate information about DisplayLink and whether it was necessary for my MacBook Pro M1 Pro. It can be quite confusing, especially with various models available. To clarify, if you have the base M1 or M2 models, you'll need a docking station with DisplayLink and have to install the drivers to connect to just one monitor. However, if you own an M1 or M2 Pro/Max model, you won't need DisplayLink as these models naturally support at least two monitors. This docking station handles my M1 Pro scenario seamlessly.One of the standout features of this product is how it simplifies desk organization. I was able to connect my two monitors effortlessly using USB-C to DisplayPort cables, and the result is a clean and clutter-free workspace. No more tangled wires or hassle when switching between work and personal tasks.Another huge advantage is the convenience of charging both my MacBook and work laptop without needing extra chargers. As someone who works from home, this feature has been a lifesaver. It ensures that my devices are always ready to go, and I don't have to fumble around for different chargers.In summary, this docking station has exceeded my expectations. It's compatible with various MacBook models, offers fantastic wire management, and provides a charging solution for multiple devices. I have no complaints, and I look forward to enjoying the benefits of this high-quality product for a long time. If you're in need of a reliable docking station, this one is definitely worth considering.

Amazing. If you want more detail read on. Otherwise cut to the chase, this is worth purchase.Doing video editing I need my thunderbolt hard drives (OWC and Lacie Pro ssd’s). I may plug in a Samsung T7 from time to time or my Lexar LS700 as well. Even though neither of those are thunderbolt, it’s convenient. If ya move hard drives around like I do for video editing and archiving, this a really good unit.I would say the quality is A1. I’m picky with my stuff and have high expectations. This dock, though rather large to be referenced as a ‘Go Dock’ is built solid and engineered very well. From corner to corner it’s a work of excellent engineering. It functions as advertised and with all the ports, can keep your equipment around you hooked up and charging, while all connected to your laptop. In my case a MacBook Pro M2 16 inch. It even works on my iPad Pro 11 inch (but no thunderbolt speeds there).Can’t recommend this one more. I researched the lot of them that were available (Fall 2024) and I think I chose the best. I looked at some attractive models by Pluggable, Satechi and the Caldigit (this last one I almost chose). The Caldigit only lost out because too many reviews for comfort stated various issues, otherwise I almost would have got that.Excellent dock and highly recommended.

That there are so many connection standards using the same port is not ideal. Even the cables vary. But as of this writing, Thunderbolt 4 is the standard under which all the others work. That means there's more than enough bandwidth to connect all the things through this relatively compact brick, including ethernet. I'm mostly using it with an Asus Zenbook Duo (2024, with the two screens), and connecting two portable Viewsonic monitors that work by USB-C, the network connection and a control surface that uses old USB. Everything works like a champ, and of course it's super convenient to get touch and power to those external monitors with one cable. The included cable is Thunderbolt 4, so it's the full pipe out to everything on the other side of the brick. The power supply is almost as big as the hub, but it potentially has to deliver a lot of wattage, including enough to charge the laptop (which it does quickly).

As soon as you plug it into the mac, the external monitor lights up and everything seems like it will work. And then 5 seconds later, the mac sees the display as disconnected. And then after another 5 seconds, it sees it as reconnected. And then after another 5 seconds... over and over and over. I returned it for a replacement and the replacement does the exact same thing.

This dock allows me to connect devices to my Macbook Air M1 without issues most of the time. The dock features enough ports to connect a keyboard, mouse, external monitor, and even has an Ethernet port. Since it is has its own power supply, it can actually charge my Macbook properly. The dock comes with a single Thunderbolt cable to connect to a laptop.Strange issue with fullscreen video playback on 1440p MonitorThere is a specific issue with this dock (and perhaps others) that happens when I watch a movie or stream video on my Macbook Air M1 (with MacOS Ventura 3.3) If I have a video set to fullscreen on my external monitor (1440p); and have that video paused; and then allow the laptop to sleep - it will sometimes cause the Macbook to CRASH when the sleep cycle initiates. I changed cables, and used different ports and the crash still happens, though not consistently. (Actually I’ve had other docs and hubs that have problems with external monitors as well, but they never have caused a crash.) To avoid this issue altogether, I usually just minimize the window that the video is playing on before I step away from the Macbook, and the crash doesn’t happen. I dont necessarily blame OCW for this issue, since it seems to be tied to MacOC itself (or so I've heard.) But it is an issue nonetheless.Connecting any laptop or computer to the dock must be done through the port on its front. I happen to like this a lot since it works for my desktop set-up. However, some may prefer the connection to be on the back of the unit instead - so please be aware.