OWC Thunderbolt 5 SSD gets first review, and yes, it can reach 48Gbps – making it the fastest portable single-drive SSD you can buy


  • The Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 is easy to transport
  • The new SSD offers 2x transfer speeds over previous models
  • Initial testing shows that OWC’s Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 delivers top performance

The first reviews of OWC’s new external SSD with built-in Thunderbolt 5 connectivity show promising possibilities for users.

The Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD, available in 2TB and 4TB sizes, offers ultra-fast transfer speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, which represents a significant improvement over previous iterations.