Thunderbolt Cables & Adapters
Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (49.2')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Optical Cable
- Durable Design
- Enhanced Galvanic Isolation
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
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
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
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 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
Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 5 Cable (3.3')
- Up to 80 or 120 Gb/s (Boost)
- Up to 240W of Power Delivery
- Supports up to 8K or 4K at 540 Hz
- Durable, Fire-Resistant Cable Design
CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 Pro 240W Braided Cable (6.56')
- Dual Reversible USB-C Male Interfaces
- Data Transfers at up to 80 Gb/s
- 120 Gb/s for Higher Display Bandwidth
- 240W Power Delivery
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
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
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter (Black)
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
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
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
Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (164')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Optical Cable
- Durable Design
- Enhanced Galvanic Isolation
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
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
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
Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (16.4')
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- Optical Cable
- Durable Design
- Enhanced Galvanic Isolation
EDIMAX Technology USB4 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable (1.6')
- 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 Thunderbolt 4 Cable (1.6')
- Thunderbolt 4 Compatible
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- 100W Power Delivery (20V / 5A)
- Reversible USB-C Connector
Plugable USB4 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.