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The modern world is living in an ever-increasing rush, and time waits for no one, especially when we have a big project to complete, such as editing a new movie or backing up a huge number of digital photos.
Other World Computing has announced its latest weapon in the storage wars with the launch of the new Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. The SSD, which is expected to begin shipments in October, is designed for Mac and PC devices with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports, and has speeds in excess of 6,000 MB/s, making it up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
Larry O'Connor is the founder and CEO at OWC and said a few words about the new SSD: “Intel's innovative Thunderbolt 5 technology sets a new standard for performance and simple connectivity, and OWC's Envoy Ultra SSD is a perfect example of how this technology can be used to meet the needs of the most demanding users, harnessing the full potential of Thunderbolt 5, but also opening up new possibilities for professionals and creatives alike.”
In addition to speeds in excess of 6,000 MB/s, which is double that of Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, the new drive will work with Macs, PCs, iPad Pro, Chromebooks and Surface devices, although maximum speeds depend on whether the host machine has a Thunderbolt 5 port. Backward compatibility means that the SSD will work with previous iterations of Thunderbolt.
The rugged Envoy Ultra drive is water and dust resistant, as well as crushproof. In addition to being bus-powered via a built-in Thunderbolt cable, the Envoy Ultra is quiet thanks to an aluminum design that effectively dissipates heat without an additional fan.
Along with the Envoy Ultra, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable has also appeared on the market. This is a high-performance cable designed to deliver the full potential of Thunderbolt 5 speeds, offering up to 80 Gb / s bidirectional data rates and up to 120 Gb / s for higher display bandwidth needs. The new cable is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 and USB-C devices.
Availability: The new Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD will be available in 2.0TB and 4.0TB capacities in October. Meanwhile, OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cables are available immediately from us
Technical specifications of the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 drives:
- Interface: 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5.
- Capacity: 2.0 TB and 4.0 TB.
- System requirements: Works with Macs with Thunderbolt 3/4 and iPad Pro with USB-C/Thunderbolt 4; Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4, Chromebooks and Surface devices.
- Mac with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt/ USB4: macOS 14.4 or later.
- Mac with Thunderbolt 3: macOS 15.0.
- PC with Thunderbolt 5: Windows 11.
- PC with Thunderbolt 4: Windows 10 or 11.
- Power supply: Power supply from the bus.
- Data transfer rate: 6,000 MB/s (with devices supporting Thunderbolt 5 speeds).
- Warranty: 3-year OWC limited warranty.
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 71 x 20 x 124 mm.
- Weight: 327.2 g.
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