Thunderbolt Cables & Adapters
Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 Active Cable with E-Marker Chip (6.5')
- USB Power Delivery 3.0 Compliant
- DisplayPort 1.4 Video Capable
- 40 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Built-In E-Marker Chip
Sonnet ThunderLok-A Cable Lock for Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 (2-Pack)
- For Use with ThunderLok-Enabled Devices
- Easy to Install
- Prevents Accidental Cable Ejection
- Remains on Cable When Cable Unplugged
Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (3.3')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Up to 8K Resolution at 60 Hz
- Braided Design
- Native PCIe Support & 32 Gb/s Bandwidth
iodyne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable (3.3')
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Also Supports USB4 (40 Gb/s)
- Up to 240W of USB Power Delivery 3.1
- Braided Cable Design
Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Straight to Right-Angle Cable (2.6')
- 1 x USB-C Straight Connector
- 1 x USB-C Right-Angle Connector
- 80 Gb/s Thunderbolt 5
- 120 Gb/s via Bandwidth Boost
Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (164')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Optical Cable
- Durable Design
- Enhanced Galvanic Isolation
Sonnet Thunderbolt 4 Cable (1.6')
- Thunderbolt 4 Compatible
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- 100W Power Delivery (20V / 5A)
- Reversible USB-C Connector
iodyne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable (1')
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Also Supports USB4 (40 Gb/s)
- Up to 240W of USB Power Delivery 3.1
- Braided Cable Design
Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Cable (3.3')
- Dual USB-C Male Connectors
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Speeds
- 120 Gb/s Video Bandwidth
- 4K Display at 540 Hz Support
Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable (3.3')
- Dual Reversible USB-C Male Interfaces
- Data Transfers at up to 80 Gb/s
- Supports Dual 8K/60 Hz Displays
- Supports Three 4K/144 Hz Displays
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable (6.6')
- Thunderbolt 4, USB4, & DP Compatible
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- 100W Power Delivery
- Supports up to 8K / Dual 4K Displays
Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (16.4')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Optical Cable
- Durable Design
- Enhanced Galvanic Isolation
Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1.6')
- Dual USB-C Male Connectors
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Speeds
- 120 Gb/s Video Bandwidth
- 4K Display at 540 Hz Support
Plugable Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Male EPR Cable (3.3')
- Male USB-C Connectors
- Up to 40 Gb/s Transfer Speeds
- Up to 240W Extended Power Range (EPR)
- Supports Up to 8K Resolution
ProGrade Digital Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Certified Cable (2.6')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Up to 240W Power Delivery
- Supports Multiple 8K or 4K Displays
- Integrated E-Marker Chip
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Cable (6.6', 20 Gbps)
- Up to 20 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Supports up to 100W of Power
- DisplayPort 1.2 & USB 3.1 Compatible
- Peer-to-Peer 10GbE Networking
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Cable (6.6')
- Thunderbolt and USB-C Enabled
- Thunderbolt 4 Certified
- USB4 Compliant
- Supports USB 3.2, USB 2.0, Thunderbolt 3
iodyne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable (16.4')
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Also Supports USB4 (40 Gb/s)
- Up to 240W of USB Power Delivery 3.1
- Braided Cable Design
EDIMAX Technology USB4 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable (3.3')
- 40 Gb/s Data Transfer
- Up to 240W USB-C Power Delivery
- Supports One 5K UHD Display
- Supports up to Two 4K UHD Displays
Sonnet ThunderLok-B Cable Lock For Thunberbolt 4 Cables (2-Pack)
- For Solo10G & Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4
- Easy to Install
- Prevents Accidental Cable Ejection
- Remains on Cable When Cable Unplugged
Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1')
- Dual USB-C Male Connectors
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Speeds
- 120 Gb/s Video Bandwidth
- 4K Display at 540 Hz Support
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Cable (1.6', 40 Gbps)
- Up to 40 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Supports up to 100W of Power
- DisplayPort 1.2 & USB 3.1 Compatible
- Peer-to-Peer 10GbE Networking
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Cable (3.3', 20 Gbps)
- Up to 20 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Supports up to 100W of Power
- DisplayPort 1.2 & USB 3.1 Compatible
- Peer-to-Peer 10GbE Networking
Jupio 240W Thunderbolt 4 Cable (2.5')
- Fast Charging
- 40 Gb/s Data Transfer Rates
- Durable Woven Fabric
- Up to 240W Power Delivery (PD 3.2)
Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable (3.3')
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Speed
- Supports Two 8K Displays at 60 Hz
- Supports Three 4K Display at 144 Hz
- 240W USB-C Power Delivery
Comprehensive Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C to USB Type-C Active Cable (3')
- Two Reversible USB Type-C Connectors
- 3' Cable Length
- 40Gbps Transfer Speeds
- Gigabit Ethernet
StarTech 240W Thunderbolt 5 Cable (2.6')
- USB-C Male to USB-C Male
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- 240W Power Delivery
- Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60 Hz
StarTech 240W Thunderbolt 5 Cable (3.3')
- USB-C Male to USB-C Male
- Up to 80 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- 240W Power Delivery
- Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60 Hz
A Guide to Thunderbolt Cables, Connectors and Adapters
Thunderbolt cables and adapters are hardware interfaces that allow you to connect a range of external peripherals to your computer. Because these Thunderbolt connectors are fast, you can use them to connect to multiple 4K displays, transfer huge files in a few seconds, attach graphics maps, and even capture RAW video formats from high-end cameras.
Thunderbolt Cable Versions
Thunderbolt cables are available in three main versions: Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 2, and Thunderbolt 1. Thunderbolt 1 and 2 have ports similar to Apple's Mini Display Ports, while Thunderbolt 3 uses the Type-C connector from USB. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 cables have maximum data transfer speeds of 10Gbps and 20Gbps, respectively. Both of these cables are active, meaning that the cable requires an external power source to function. Thunderbolt 3 cables are also active and have data transfer speeds of either of 20Gbps or 40Gbps. The superior speeds and connectivity over USB 3.1 provide greater versatility and higher performance than passive USB cables. If you're looking to extend the maximum length of your Thunderbolt cable, you'll need to use compatible USB extenders, such as those with USB-C heads.
Which Thunderbolt Adapter Should You Use?
The Thunderbolt 3 ports in most modern laptops work with all USB-C devices, which have the same connector shape. For older USB devices that aren't compatible with USB-C ports, you'll need Thunderbolt-to-USB adapters. If you're using a Thunderbolt 1 or 2 cable with a Thunderbolt 3 display or device, use the Thunderbolt 3-to-Thunderbolt 2 adapter. You can use Thunderbolt-to-eSATA adapters to extend the use of your eSATA-equipped external storage unit while boosting the data transfer speed. For fast internet connectivity via network Ethernet cables, you'll need to shop for Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet adapters.
B&H Photo and Video stocks a wide range of Thunderbolt adapters and cables. Choose from among the different reliable brands and cable lengths available.