OWC miniStack STX: Expand Your Digital World

The OWC miniStack STX is a powerful storage and connectivity solution designed to seamlessly integrate with your Mac mini, Mac Studio, or virtually any Thunderbolt or USB-equipped device. This compact yet mighty hub transforms your setup, offering vast storage capacity and versatile connectivity to enhance your workflow, creativity, and productivity. If you're a professional editing 4K videos, a musician managing vast sample libraries, or simply seeking to organise your digital life, the miniStack STX enhances your digital setup, streamlining how you work and create.

Unmatched Storage Capacity

Experience unparalleled storage expansion with the miniStack STX. Its dual-drive design, featuring a universal SATA bay and an NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD slot, delivers up to 200 times the storage of a Mac mini or 50 times that of a Mac Studio. Store thousands of high-resolution photos, hours of 4K GoPro footage, or millions of documents with ease. This vast capacity ensures you’ll never run out of space, allowing you to keep your creative projects, backups, and media libraries in one reliable place.

Blazing-Fast Performance

With real-world tested performance of up to 770MB/s on NVMe SSD configurations, you can transfer large files in seconds, move 5GB of footage in just six seconds or thousands of photos instantly. This makes it ideal for demanding tasks like multi-stream 4K video editing, audio production, or running virtual machines. Coupled with Apple Time Machine and Windows File History compatibility, your data is not only accessible but also securely backed up, giving you peace of mind.

Versatile Connectivity for Limitless Possibilities

Unlock a world of connectivity with three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports, allowing you to connect up to five Thunderbolt devices, three USB devices, and two displays. From cameras and A/V mixers to keyboards and external drives, the miniStack STX adapts to your needs, supporting Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, and more. Its innovative design enables three independent daisy chains, ensuring you can add or remove devices without disrupting your workflow, making it a future-proof solution for your evolving setup.

Seamless Cross-Platform Data Sharing

Moving data between Mac and Windows systems has never been easier. With OWC’s MacDrive software (sold separately), you can read, write, and manage Mac-formatted drives directly from Windows Explorer. Transfer large files quickly, browse Time Machine backups, or repair basic drive issues without the hassle of cloud-based solutions. This seamless integration saves time and simplifies your workflow, making the miniStack STX an essential tool for cross-platform users.

Compact Design, Silent Operation

Perfectly sized to stack with your Mac mini or Mac Studio, the miniStack STX combines sleek aesthetics with practical functionality. Its aluminium housing, internal heat sink, and high-efficiency cooling fan ensure whisper-quiet operation, so you can focus on your work without distraction. Plus, with 96W of charging power via Thunderbolt or USB-C, your devices stay powered and ready, even during breaks or sleep mode.

Built for Creative Professionals

Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, musician, or gamer, the miniStack STX is designed to support your passion. Store entire music libraries on the NVMe SSD for near-zero latency playback, or keep your PS4/Xbox games and 4K footage accessible at all times. Certified for demanding use, this solution undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliability, so you can trust it to perform when inspiration strikes.