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The WAVLINK Thunderbolt 5 external SSD redefines portable storage with its incredible 80Gbps data transfer speed and industry-leading Intel JHL9480 controller.
Designed for M4 MacBooks, high-end PCs, and content creators, it delivers 4x faster speeds than Thunderbolt 4 - Say goodbye to slowdowns and hello to supercharged workflows!
WAVLINK Future-Ready Thunderbolt 5 External Storage: Speed Meets Efficiency
The WAVLINK Thunderbolt 5 external SSD redefines portable storage with its incredible 80Gbps data transfer speed and industry-leading Intel JHL9480 controller. Designed for M4 MacBooks, high-end PCs, and content creators, it delivers 4x faster speeds than Thunderbolt 4 ---- Say goodbye to slowdowns and hello to supercharged workflows!
Compatibility Notes
Systems: Windows 11 23H2 (build 22631.3235 and later), Mac OS 15.2 or later;
Host: Compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/USB 4 V2/USB3.2/3.1/3.0 Type-C computers supporting 15W or higher power delivery.
Specification:
1.Model: WL-UTE50
2.Unit Size: 15.0x5.8x1.9cm/5.9x2.3x0.7in(WxDxH)
3.Cable Length: 25cm/9.8in
4.Unit Weight: 280g/9.9oz
5.Housing Material: Aluminum Alloy
6.LED Light: Green
Features
- Support 80Gbps transfer with 6000+MB/s sequential read and 5000+MB/s write on Thunderbolt 5 computers.
- Support USB 3.2/3.1/3.0 Type-C computers.
- Support Plug and Play with no driver required.
- Support smart internal fan for efficient heat dissipation and noise reduction.
In the Box
- 1 x Thunderbolt 5 External Storage
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
Warm Tips:
- Please ensure your computer's USB-C port supports 15W or higher Power Delivery (PD) for hassle-free operation.
- The performance will be limited on TB4, USB4 V1 and normal USB ports. To get the advertised performance, the host should support TB5 or USB4 V2 and it should support 80Gbps.
- This test result for Max.6000+MB/s reading and Max.5000+MB/s writing is the best result tested by our own test environment, and the specific effect is determined by the computer.
FAQ
Q1. Why Thunderbolt 3 PCs can not recognize this enclosure?
A1. It is an innovation which was not available at the time Thunderbolt 3 PCs were developed. Thunderbolt 3 PCs launched in previous years do not support this new technology.
Q2. Why doesn't it work after connecting it to the USB-A/USB-C PCs?
A2. This External Storage is not compatible with USB-A PCs, and the port on the USB-C PCs must support USB 15W or above.
Q3. Why doesn't the product work with a Type-C port that only supports USB 2.0?
A3. The product isn't compatible with USB 2.0, so it won't work with a Type-C port limited to USB 2.0 speeds.
Q4. Why can't the disk be read after switching to different system, such as Windows and Mac?
A4. Different computer systems support different disk formats, which may cause the disk to be unrecognizable after switching computers. Check that the disk is formatted in a compatible format like APFS, NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, etc.
Q5. Why does a "USB4 device functionality may be limited" or "Thunderbolt device functionality may be limited" message pop up on the bottom right of the PC?
A5. This occurs due to connection to a non-Thunderbolt/non-USB4 port, which limits functionality, commonly resulting in non-operation or reduced speed.
Q6. Why does this External Storage have different performance when used on different computers?
A6. The actual speed depends on your computer's performance including hardware interfaces, system, drivers, etc.
Q7. Why can't it reach 40/80Gbps?
A7. That's because the available PCle bandwidth for Thunderbolt 4/USB4 is 32Gbps, and for Thunderbolt 5/USB4 V2 is 64Gbps.
Q8. Why doesn't the test on my computer reach the advertised speed?
A8. Test data is based on WAVLINK Labs results, actual speeds may vary depending on your computer's hardware and software configuration.
