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Cables for Mac Studio (M5 Ultra)

Every USB-C cable looks the same from the outside, but they differ in two ways: how much power they’re rated to carry (60W or 240W) and how fast they move data (from USB 2’s 480Mb/s up to Thunderbolt 5). A charge-only cable is fine for charging an iPhone but no good for an external SSD or display. See USB-C cables explained.

Close-up of a white USB-C cable plug and coiled cable against a dark background
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
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7 of 8 shown — Mac Studio (M5 Ultra): works first, then works with adapter

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What to look for

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