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The New OWC StudioStack Expands Mac Studio, Not Your Footprint

Mac Studio power users love a tidy desk and a machine that looks as good as it performs. OWC StudioStack is built exactly for that aesthetic.

StudioStack is a stackable, aircraft-grade aluminum storage enclosure and dock that nests perfectly under—or on top of—your Mac Studio, adding internal-class storage speed, tons of additional capacity, and the ports you keep running out of. No mess. No wobble. Just more Mac.

Designed to match, built to disappear

StudioStack is designed to perfectly conform to the Mac Studio footprint so your setup stays minimalist rather than becoming modular mayhem. 

The chassis pulls heat away to keep things fast, while a smart, adaptive fan only spins when needed—so you hear your playlist, not your storage. Two quick-access USB-A ports live on the side for those constant plug-unplug moments.

More ports without the dongle tangle

One cable in, six ports out: three Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) plus three USB-A (10Gb/s) for displays, fast drives, card readers, and audio/MIDI gear—so your Studio stays the star of the show.

Speed and space that feel “internal”

Of course, StudioStack is way more than just extra ports. Inside is support for massive amounts of both M.2 SSD and SATA HDD storage.

OWC StudioStack supports installing an M.2 SSD and a 3.5-inch SATA HDD, providing up to 32TB of storage.

Drop an up to 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD inside for your live projects any data you need to blazing fast access to and add up to a 24TB 3.5-inch SATA HDD (or 2.5-inch SSD) for your bigger libraries. Real-world performance clocks up to 6302MB/s on Thunderbolt 5 hosts—right in the neighborhood of Mac Studio’s internal SSD—so Photos, Final Cut Pro, and your plug-ins fly. 

Not just for Mac Studio

While the StudioStack is the perfect companion for Mac Studio, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play well with other Macs. On the contrary, Studio works out of the box with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4, and even Thunderbolt 3 Macs.

StudioStack’s svelte design fits into any Mac desk setup, providing extra ports and all that extra storage in a compact footprint that easily fits under a monitor when paired with Mac mini or a laptop stand when used with a MacBook.

Specs, pricing & availability (quick hit)

  • Up to 8TB NVMe + up to 24TB HDD in one stackable unit
  • 3× Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) + 3× USB-A (10Gb/s)
  • Adaptive cooling, aircraft-grade aluminum; TB5 cable included
  • Works with TB5/4, USB4, and TB3 Macs
  • From $329.99; pre-order now, shipping mid-December 2025.  

Explore StudioStack and order here.  

OWC Wayne G
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Tech lover, multimedia creator, and marketing manager for OWC's Rocket Yard and Mission Control blogs.
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