USB4 Hub - 6 Ports
Designed by OWC
New
Specifications
Features and benefits
- Full 40Gbps USB4 speed for multiple drives
- Runs at the full 40Gbps your host hardware supports, allowing dual high-speed USB4 drives to operate simultaneously without speed throttling.
- Native HDMI 2.1 display output
- Connect an 8K display at 60Hz or 4K at up to 240Hz directly to the hub with a standard HDMI cable and zero adapter guesswork.
- 81W laptop charging over a single cable
- Supplies up to 81W of Power Delivery to keep your laptop charged while delivering 15W of bus power to downstream accessories.
- Four high-speed USB-C peripheral ports
- Two 40Gbps USB4 ports on the rear alongside two front-facing 10Gbps USB-C ports make connecting drives and card readers effortless.
- Durable aluminium chassis with ClingOn support
- Solid metal enclosure engineered with Kensington security lock and mounting points for OWC ClingOn cable stabilizers to prevent accidental drops.
Specifications
| Host connection | USB4 (USB-C) with up to 81W dynamic Power Delivery |
|---|---|
| Downstream USB4 ports | 2× USB4 (USB-C) up to 40Gbps total / 20Gbps per port (15W power each) |
| Front USB ports | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C up to 10Gbps (15W power each) |
| Video output | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI display support | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz |
| USB4 display support | Up to 4K @ 240Hz |
| Dual display support | Up to one 8K @ 60Hz plus one 4K @ 240Hz, or dual 4K @ 60Hz |
| Hub controller | Realtek RTS5490 USB4 controller |
| UASP support | Yes |
| Status indicators | Power LED (white) and Data Connection LED (blue) |
| Power supply | External universal auto-switching 100W (+20V DC, 5A) |
| Cable stabilizer support | Yes (supports OWC ClingOn front and rear) |
| Dimensions | 16.8 × 8.0 × 3.0 cm (6.6 × 3.1 × 1.2 in) |
| Weight | 260 g (0.57 lbs) |
| Security | Kensington security slot |
| Certifications | USB-IF, UKCA, CE, FCC, ICES, RCM, VCCI |
Materials
| Chassis | Aluminium in Space Grey |
|---|---|
| End covers | Polycarbonate in Black |
What's in the box
- OWC USB4 Hub in Space Grey
- 0.8m OWC USB4 40Gb/s Cable
- 100W External Power Supply and Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Compatibility
Fits: Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) computers running macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe, Windows 11 (version 22H2 or later), iPadOS 26 (USB4 iPad Pro), ChromeOS, or Ubuntu Linux.
Doesn't fit: Thunderbolt 3 Windows PCs (Thunderbolt 3 is Mac only).
Works with: HDMI monitors, 8K and 4K displays, Apple USB SuperDrive (with OWC driver), Thunderbolt and USB-C drives, and OWC ClingOn cable stabilizers.
Is it right for you?
Yes, if you want full 40Gbps USB4 transfer speeds, native 8K HDMI display output, and 81W laptop charging in a compact desktop hub.
Probably not, if you need built-in Ethernet, SD card slots, or dual HDMI ports (choose the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual HDMI Dock instead).
Using it
Connection. Plug the included 100W power supply into the DC IN port and wall outlet, then connect the 0.8-metre USB4 cable between the hub host port and your laptop.
Display setup. Plug your primary monitor directly into the HDMI 2.1 port using a standard HDMI cable. A second monitor can be connected to either downstream USB4 port via USB-C or DisplayPort Alt Mode.
Apple SuperDrive support. Download the free OWC Dock Ejector app to enable optional macOS driver support for Apple USB SuperDrive, full legacy iPad charging, and one-click safe drive unmounting.
Warranty
OWC gives a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage (including scratches and cracks), accidental damage and misuse are not covered.
Questions
- Does this hub work with laptops that don't have Thunderbolt?
- Yes. The hub runs at full 40Gbps USB4 speed on any USB4-equipped laptop and is backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5, and standard USB-C hosts.
- Can I connect a monitor without an adapter?
- Yes. The built-in HDMI 2.1 port connects directly to HDMI monitors, TVs, or projectors with a standard HDMI cable.
- How does bandwidth work across the two USB4 ports?
- The hub provides 40Gbps total downstream bandwidth across both USB4 ports with up to 20Gbps allocated to each port, easily running two fast external SSDs at once. For maximum single-drive performance, connect directly to the host.
- How much charging power does it supply to my laptop?
- The host port provides up to 81W of Power Delivery via the included 100W power supply, dynamically allocated based on the accessories connected to the four 15W downstream ports.
- Does it work with an Apple USB SuperDrive?
- Yes. Installing the free OWC Dock Ejector software includes the optional macOS driver required to power and run Apple SuperDrives through the hub.
- Is it compatible with iPad Pro?
- Yes. Any iPad Pro equipped with a USB4 or Thunderbolt port connects at full speed under iPadOS.
Product data
| Brand | OWC |
|---|---|
| Product line | USB4 Hubs |
| Colour | Space Grey |
| Part number | OWCU4HUB6PF |
| Barcode | 810179177058 |
| Hub type | USB4 desktop hub |
| Made in | Taiwan |
| Warranty | 2 Year Limited Warranty |
| Sold by | MegaMac |
Other names for this product
OWC USB4 Hub is also known as the OWC 6-Port USB4 Hub, OWC 40Gbps USB-C Hub, or part number OWCU4HUB6P.
Also available
- This product – OWCU4HUB6PF
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