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First Thunderbolt 5 Cables Released with 120Gbps Bandwidth and 240W Charging

Cable Matters launches world’s first Thunderbolt 5 cables, but compatible devices remain scarce.

  • Thunderbolt 5 cables by Cable Matters offer 120Gbps bandwidth and 240W power delivery.
  • Available in three lengths: 1ft, 1.6ft, and 3.3ft, priced from $23 to $33.
  • Supports high-resolution displays, external SSDs, and eGPUs, but devices utilizing Thunderbolt 5 are limited.
  • Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB Type-C ports.
  • Thunderbolt 5's 'Bandwidth Boost Mode' enables 120Gbps for displays, outperforming DisplayPort 2.1.
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