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Apple Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Pro Cable (1m)

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Why we’d pick it

Apple's do-everything cable: Thunderbolt 5 data, DisplayPort 2.1 video and 240W charging in one braided lead. Overkill for a phone, but the right cable for a Thunderbolt 5 Mac driving fast drives, docks or a Studio Display.

Spec sheet

ConnectorsUSB-CThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 3USB4
Max power240W
Max data speed120Gb/s
DataThunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s; TB3/TB4/USB4 up to 80Gb/s; USB 3 up to 10Gb/s
VideoDisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20)
PowerUp to 240W
Length1 m, black braided
TypePassive
Daisy-chainUp to six Thunderbolt devices

Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.

Which devices it works with

Rule: USB-C to USB-C cable — For devices with a USB-C port. Lightning devices need a USB-C to Lightning cable instead. Full speed needs Thunderbolt 5 at both ends; Apple quotes up to 80Gb/s for Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB4 and up to 10Gb/s for USB 3.

iPhone 17 work · 34 models
iPad 22 work · 23 models
Mac 45 work · 45 models
Apple Watch 0 work · 20 models
AirPods 8 work · 12 models
Apple TV 0 work · 4 models
HomePod & home 0 work · 5 models

Sources checked 15 October 2026

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