Other World Computing today announced the launch of the OWC StudioStack, the world’s first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines. In addition, the company announced the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, the most powerful and easiest way to utilize PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio, as well as add more Thunderbolt 5 ports.
OWC StudioStack
With the OWC StudioStack, users can upgrade their Mac Studio and Mac mini devices with the fastest and highest capacity stackable hybrid storage solution on the planet – all wrapped up in an aircraft-grade aluminum that nestles perfectly underneath your setup.
Key Features:
- Internal Class Speed: Up to 6302MB/s real-world performance
- Capacity: Up to 8TB NVMe SSD and up to 24TB HDD storage space
- Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s and three USB-A 10Gb/s ports for more device, display, and drive possibilities
- Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs
- Highly Reliable: Aircraft-grade aluminum offers rugged protection of installed SSDs plus effective heat dissipation to keep everything cool for consistent top speed
- Near Silent Operation: Engineered with a smart, adaptive fan that activates only when needed, making it ideal for uninterrupted creative focus
- Future Flexible: Both DIY “build your own” and ready-to-run solutions are easily future upgradeable with a faster, higher capacity 2280 NVMe M.2 SSD and a higher capacity SATA 3.5″ HDD or 2.5″ SSD
- Complete: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable
OWC Mercury Helios 5S
Modern notebooks, small form factor computers, and “all-in-one” desktop computers are slender marvels of engineering, but they have a significant shortcoming: a lack of internal space to install PCIe cards for added functionality. The OWC Mercury Helios 5S opens a world of pro-grade, full-size workstation capabilities to those machines via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection.
Key Features:
- Expands Small Machines: Use video capture, high-speed fiber/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-confined computers lacking a PCIe slot
- Internal Class Speed: Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write
- Pro Level Card Ready: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width cards
- Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports, each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities
- Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs
- Whisper Quiet: Aircraft-grade aluminum housing and high-efficiency cooling fan provide cool, nearly silent operation
- Easy Card Installs: Captive thumb screws, so no tools required
- Complete and Secure: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable and power cord retainer
The OWC StudioStack is available for pre-order now at a starting price of $329.99, with shipping planned for mid-December. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/studiostack.
The OWC Mercury Helios 5S is generally available now (GA) for $329.99. To learn more and order, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/mercury-helios-5s.
The OWC StudioStack and OWC Mercury Helios 5S will be showcased live and in-person, together with other key OWC Thunderbolt 5, storage, and connectivity solutions in OWC Booth #8218 during next week’s Inter Bee 2025, taking place November 19 – 21, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan).
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Other World Computing (OWC) Expands Thunderbolt 5 Lineup with OWC StudioStack and OWC Mercury Helios 5S
Other World Computing today announced the launch of the OWC StudioStack, the world’s first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines. In addition, the company announced the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, the most powerful and easiest way to utilize PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio, as well as add more Thunderbolt 5 ports.
OWC StudioStack
With the OWC StudioStack, users can upgrade their Mac Studio and Mac mini devices with the fastest and highest capacity stackable hybrid storage solution on the planet – all wrapped up in an aircraft-grade aluminum that nestles perfectly underneath your setup.
Key Features:
OWC Mercury Helios 5S
Modern notebooks, small form factor computers, and “all-in-one” desktop computers are slender marvels of engineering, but they have a significant shortcoming: a lack of internal space to install PCIe cards for added functionality. The OWC Mercury Helios 5S opens a world of pro-grade, full-size workstation capabilities to those machines via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection.
Key Features:
The OWC StudioStack is available for pre-order now at a starting price of $329.99, with shipping planned for mid-December. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/studiostack.
The OWC Mercury Helios 5S is generally available now (GA) for $329.99. To learn more and order, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/mercury-helios-5s.
The OWC StudioStack and OWC Mercury Helios 5S will be showcased live and in-person, together with other key OWC Thunderbolt 5, storage, and connectivity solutions in OWC Booth #8218 during next week’s Inter Bee 2025, taking place November 19 – 21, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan).
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