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OWC today announced the Thunderbolt Go Dock, which it claims is the world's first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. With support for Thunderbolt 4, the dock is suitable for use with the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

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Thunderbolt docks typically have a separate power supply, while bus-powered docks that are powered by a Mac or other device they are connected to usually have fewer ports. OWC's new dock aims to solve this problem by offering both a built-in power supply and a plentiful 11 ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port (2.5 Gbps), an SD card reader, and an audio jack. The dock connects directly to a power outlet with a cord, with no external brick.

The dock is capable of providing up to 90W of pass-through charging to a connected MacBook Pro and is compatible with a wide range of other Apple devices with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports, including the MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more. The dock can also be used with Chromebooks and other Windows PCs.

Priced at $399, the Thunderbolt Go dock will begin shipping in April. You can enter your email address on OWC's website to be notified when the product is available.



Article Link: CES 2023: OWC's New Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Mac Features Built-In Power Supply
 
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Still a lot of docks with USB-A (even multiple ones), that's an interesting transition to be honest as most users switched to USB-C and mouse/keyboard went mostly wireless.
 
That's really pricey for only a single HDMI port as well. The built in power supply is I guess nice? I have the Hyper Dock which drives 2 quad HD monitors. Its a little wonky, but it gets the job done.
 
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The JEYI ThunderDock 7 Ultra has built-in GaN power supply too, and has been available for months. But I guess it isn't as "full-featured" as it lacks ethernet port and card slot, but has a NVMe SSD slot.
 
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I'm not sure if the integrated power is really that big of a feature. It's a DOCK not a DONGLE. I leave my CalDigit dock on my desk all the time. It doesn't go in my bag.

It's a convenience when I'm back at the desk and have two additional monitors, a regular keyboard and mouse, and speakers - all things I also don't take with me when I'm mobile, so no need to drag the dock along either. When it's just parked at the desk, I don't care that there's a power supply hidden down below the desk. (And actually appreciate that more than an item with a fan on the desk.)
 
Basically unless you really want that built in power supply, the pluggable dock announced yesterday is a better deal for $100 less.
 
Why would anyone buy this over caldigit TS4 that has 3 more USB C, 2 more USB A, and the same price?
For travel, in hotel life. Last year I take with me CalDigit TS3+, and thinkin about CalDigit Soho dock for trawel, but stil need extra charger for camers and powerbanks. With this new OWC dock, with 1+2 Thunderbolt ports, 3xUSB-A and 1xUSB-C .

Probably enough to charge everything I need and also I can use Thunderbolt 3 NVME SSD with it.

From filmaker perspectivi it's look very very nice.

And by the way there is also UHS-II SD card reader bulit. 🍾
 
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