More Thunderbolt 5 Honors: OWC Envoy Ultra SSD, Thunderbolt 5 Hub Win TechRadar Pro Awards at CES

OWC's latest Thunderbolt 5 products win big at CES 2025.

Wayne Grayson • Jan 14, 2025

The world is excited about Thunderbolt 5. And as the world sees all the new Thunderbolt 5 products side by side, they’re getting more excited about the ones carrying an OWC logo.

After making its world debut and grabbing an IBC 2024 Best in Show award from the folks at CineD, the Thunderbolt 5-powered OWC Envoy Ultra took CES 2025 by storm. The blistering fast external SSD picked up another piece of hardware at CES, being named a TechRadar Pro Pick for this year’s big show.

Joining the Envoy Ultra on the TechRadar Pro Picks list was the new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub. This compact hub expands a single Thunderbolt 5 port into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and a USB-A port, allowing you to keep everything your workflow depends on connected.

TechRadar Pro Picks is part of an annual program that honors the best and most influential consumer technology at CES. Winners were selected based on the impact they’re expected to have on the Consumer Electronic industry.

“The Picks Awards recognize outstanding products across consumer technology, the custom installation industry, and innovative new technology that can truly help businesses of all sizes across various industries,” the TechRadar Pro editorial team says. “Our team was highly impressed by the excellence and scope of this year’s entrants. All the winners should be proud of their achievements - a well-deserved congratulations from the entire awards team.”

"Securing these awards from one of the leading voices in the industry—TechRadar Pro, is an enviable feather in our cap," said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing (OWC). "We believe these accolades are a reflection of OWC relentlessly pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver solutions that empower creatives and business professionals to perform at unprecedented levels, and in doing so, make achieving the extraordinary possible.”

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The chief upgrade when it comes to Thunderbolt 5 is that it doubles the amount of bandwidth that was previously available with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub takes full advantage of this advance, boasting up to 80Gb/s of bi- directional data speed along with a boost up to 120Gb/s for display bandwidth.

The Thunderbolt 5 Hub supports stunning visuals across up to three 8K displays, making it ideal for video editing, gaming, or multitasking. With the ability to daisy-chain devices, provide 140W power delivery, and maintain silent operation through its fanless aluminum design, the Thunderbolt 5 Hub is the ultimate tool to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for Mac, PC, and iPad Pro users.

OWC Envoy Ultra

The OWC Envoy Ultra sets a new benchmark for portable SSDs as the world’s first and fastest Thunderbolt 5 drive, delivering groundbreaking speeds of over 6000MB/s—twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.

Engineered for versatility and performance, it seamlessly works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices, maximizing speed across Thunderbolt 3, 4, and USB4 systems. Designed for professionals and adventurers alike, this rugged SSD is waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof, making it ideal for demanding environments. The bus-powered design with an integrated Thunderbolt cable ensures convenience, while the fanless aluminum housing keeps it silent and cool. From everyday tasks to pro-level creative projects, the Envoy Ultra redefines portable storage with unmatched speed, durability, and ease of use.

Pricing and Availability

The OWC Envoy Ultra is available for pre-order while the Thunderbolt 5 Hub is available now.

The Envoy Ultra is priced starting at $399 while the Thunderbolt 5 Hub is $189. Learn more about the Envoy Ultra here and click here for more on the Thunderbolt 5 Hub.

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