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Getting a new iPad Pro or iMac? Here are five OWC accessories you need
With Apple's unveiling of the new M1 Apple Silicon-powered iPad Pro and iMac, it might be time for an upgrade. And what better time to get some new accessories than when you're already spending big money on hardware!
And when it comes to accessories for Macs and the iPad Pro, it's hard to beat OWC for quality and reliability, and prices are not at all bad either!
I've been testing and using OWC hardware for many years now -- not to mention using their great kits for upgrading Macs -- and the products have never disappointed me.
Let's take a look at five products to accessorize your new iPad Pro or iMac.
Must read: Why does the new M1 iPad Pro have 16GB of RAM?
Capacity: 240GB – 2TB | Performance: Up to 2,800 MB/s | Robust: Certified dustproof, drop proof, and waterproof to MIL-STD810G | Warranty: 3-year | Price: From $199
A blazing fast, super-reliable, tough external SSD that's compatible with USB-C and USB-A. It's offered in a range of capacities, from 240GB to 2TB, so you can choose the size you need.
Also, the drive is bus-powered, so there's no power adapter to carry.
Ports: 11 | Displays: Two 4K display or one 5K/6K/8K display | Charging power: 90W | Warranty: 2-year | Price: $249
Turn one Thunderbolt port into 11 ports! This dock gives you four Thunderbolt ports, another four USB ports, an SD reader, Gigabit Ethernet port, and a combo audio in/out.
Perfect for turning your new iPad Pro or iMac into a huge workstation!
Ports: 5 | Displays: Two 4K display or one 5K/6K/8K display | Charging power: 60W | Warranty: 2-year | Price: $149
Using this single small hub, you can connect and charge any device with a USB-C or USB-A connector, even an 8K display.
The perfect companion to the M1 iPad Pro!
Ports: 6 | Displays: 4K display via HDMI | Charging power: 100W | Warranty: 2-year | Price: $64.99
With this travel dock, you can transform a USB-C port into six ports: USB 3 Type-A, HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-C 100W power pass-through.
A powerful dock in a small size that you can take with you on adventures.
Performance: 40Gbps | Compatibility: Certified for Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C | Charging power: Certified for 100W | Length: 0.8m | Warranty: 3-year | Price: $27.99
All too often, I see people pay big money for Thunderbolt or USB-C hardware and then join them together with poor-quality cabling. Then they wonder why their performance or reliability is poor.
It pays to buy quality cables, and these are some of the best you can get.