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OWC Thunderbolt 4 dock not compatible with M1 Max
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OWC Thunderbolt Hub at MacSales.com
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Link above shows compatibility of the OWC thunderbolt hub. Scrolled all the way down for the new 2021 MacBook Pro M1
What exactly doesn't work? I just ordered this yesterday and it will be delivered on Monday...
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The front page of MacRumors has a notice that some people running Monterey are having trouble with USB ports on many docks/hubs.
I'm thinking this may be a similar issue...?
I have a similar OWC TB4 dock (the one with more USB ports, ethernet and SD card slot), however, and it's running fine on my M1 MacBook Air running Monterey. All of the USB and USB-C ports, and the audio out port, are occupied.
You should contact OWC support and see if they've tested it on an M1P or M1M machine yet.
I'm thinking this may be a similar issue...?
I have a similar OWC TB4 dock (the one with more USB ports, ethernet and SD card slot), however, and it's running fine on my M1 MacBook Air running Monterey. All of the USB and USB-C ports, and the audio out port, are occupied.
You should contact OWC support and see if they've tested it on an M1P or M1M machine yet.
I can confirm that the Sonnet dock works perfectly. I too had issues with my OWC gear, specifically their 10Gig ethernet adapters. This is what I use with my M1 Max. I actually hang my Pro Display XDR with a 50' Corning Thunderbolt 3 optical cable and also a 10 Gig Sonnet thunderbolt off of the dock without any issues. Its really amazing tech and Sonnet supports Apple Silicon perfectly.
www.sonnettech.com
Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - SONNETTECH
Thunderbolt 4 docking hub with Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Ethernet and audio ports, SD card slot, 90W power delivery, and 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K support.
www.sonnettech.com
For those that are having issues, make sure you install the OWC Dock Ejector tool. That seems to have fixed all my issues.
Did you use migration assistant to setup your new MBP? I had a fresh install; maybe that would work?
Are you talking about the same dock? I just received my pre-order Thunderbolt 4 dock yesterday. I have the 2021 16” pro max. All my devices work well so far, including output to 1 4k monitor.
I don’t see the eject tool for this new TB4 dock.
caldigit ts3 plus no issues other than my AV Pro 2 keeps going to sleep immediately. I have m1 max 16"
I contacted OWC today and asked with this hub supports the M1 MAX. They confirmed. I have the Element hub from Caldigit but might return since is not working with my 30” ACD. I'm in between OWC or the Sonnet.
I can confirm that the Sonnet dock works perfectly. I too had issues with my OWC gear, specifically their 10Gig ethernet adapters. This is what I use with my M1 Max. I actually hang my Pro Display XDR with a 50' Corning Thunderbolt 3 optical cable and also a 10 Gig Sonnet thunderbolt off of the dock without any issues. Its really amazing tech and Sonnet supports Apple Silicon perfectly.
Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - SONNETTECH
Thunderbolt 4 docking hub with Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Ethernet and audio ports, SD card slot, 90W power delivery, and 4K, 5K, 6K, 8K support.
Have you had any issues with waking your computer from sleep? Are you able to wake your computer via keyboard or mouse consistently?
I just ordered the OWC TB4 on Black Friday. Let's see how it works with my MBP Max and ACD 30". If doesn't work well, I guess will return it and go for the Sonnet Echo.