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The editors liked
Tons of connection types
Easy to use
Lightweight and can toss in bag
A port for every daily function
Widest range of connectors and ports offered – USB and Thunderbolt
Firewire
Ethernet
Optical DTS
Dolby audio
With high speed SD card reader
Only dock on market offering mini display port with DP++ for native HDMI
VGA
DVI support thus allowing use
Clean lines
Easy setup
Plenty of ports
Super-fast speeds balanced by legacy connectivity
Powers a MacBook
Build quality are pretty solid
Port arrangement provides good accessiblity
So many additional port options
Priced fairly for what is included
Can push two 4K displays
2-year limited warranty
The editors didn't like
Firewire 800 likely unnecessary for most
The Price tag is high
Lack of HDMI port
More expensive than most ‘dumb' hubs without the critical power management and communication systems
Does not power certain high-draw devices like the Apple SuperDrive and Apple USB keyboard
Also will not charge other high-draw devices like Apple iPads
Pricey but worth it if you want to turn your MacBook Pro into a desktop with little to no compromise
Published: 2021-08-12, Author: Ed , review by: cultofmac.com
Don't let the limited number of ports on your MacBook stand in the way of it becoming the heart of the office setup you need. The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock lets you use a huge array of peripherals, including multiple USB-C ones. And its data-transfer speeds...
Published: 2021-06-09, Author: Chris , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: The new Apple M1 Mac Mini has a lot going for it: it's an amazing machine in a small form factor. Unfortunately, in what seems to be a continuing Apple trend, it has lost a couple of Thunderbolt ports over the previous version. Enter the Thunderbolt dock...
Abstract: The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock 14 Port is the best upgrade to my home office and mobile workflow this year. With all the ports I need and a few that I can grow into, this Thunderbolt 3 dock offers all the I/O ports I need, connects to my MacBook Pro with one...
Published: 2018-12-08, Author: Ryan , review by: pocnetwork.net
This dock is absolutely amazing. Gigabit networks, 4K monitor support, the ability to charge connected laptops and phones or tablets at the same time, support for SD Express and so so so much more–makes this a HOT ticket item for professionals and enthusi...
Published: 2018-10-10, Author: Eric , review by: macrumors.com
Abstract: Nearly a year and half ago, OWC was one of the first companies to launch a Thunderbolt 3 dock, offering over a dozen ports of various types to support a variety of accessories. While I loved the sheer number of the ports offered on the original version o...
Abstract: Deciding which are the best accessories to invest in for your MacBook or MacBook Pro is not the most straightforward decision for a lot of our readers. However, our staff have owned many generations of Apple laptops over the years and have grown to learn...
Published: 2017-11-21, Author: Barry , review by: studiodaily.com
Widest range of connectors and ports offered – USB and Thunderbolt, Firewire, Ethernet, optical DTS, Dolby audio, with high speed SD card reader; only dock on market offering mini display port with DP++ for native HDMI, VGA, DVI support thus allowing use
More expensive than most ‘dumb' hubs without the critical power management and communication systems; does not power certain high-draw devices like the Apple SuperDrive and Apple USB keyboard; also will not charge other high-draw devices like Apple iPads,
Smart, versatile dock offers reliable power management and communication for mounting multiple peripheral devices.Applications; A rugged, effective Thunderbolt 3 dock is imperative for media professionals handcuffed by the USB-C-only option in the latest...
Published: 2017-09-21, Author: Benjamin , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: The promise of Apple's USB-C laptop future is expandability, versatility and flexibility. Plugging in single-device dongles for USB and HDMI is a stop-gap, but is wasting the potential of the port.The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock ($299) better fulfills the idea...
