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.