- Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the host device.
- Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the other desired device.
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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable 40Gbps Supports 100W (20V, 5A) Charging, 3.3ft / 1m
A Cable for Everything!
The Plugable Passive 1M (3.3ft) Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 cable is built to deliver a true Thunderbolt experience. Longer than a Thunderbolt Cable 3ft, you still get 100W Power Delivery, 40Gbps data transfer speeds, and support for two 4K screens or one 8K screen with no loss in performance. And because it’s certified Thunderbolt 4, it can be used as a Thunderbolt 3 cable in your Thunderbolt 3 dock—and that’s true for USB-C and USB4, too.
Thunderbolt 4 and USB4
Thunderbolt 4 or USB4, which is it? Both. And a little more. This cable is Thunderbolt 4 certified, and that comes with some incredible benefits. USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 4, it doesn’t matter, The Plugable Passive 1M USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 cable will work, and supports data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, 100W 20V/5A Power Delivery. Even at a full meter, you won't see a decrease in performance.
Endless Connectivity
There's no shortage of situations where a certified Thunderbolt 4 cable can be used. Most people know about the ability to charge devices, but this cable can also support high speed data transfer to and from external drives. Use it to connect to your USB-C monitors, or grab one as a backup cable for your Thunderbolt or USB-C dock. These cables can even be used to connect your laptop to a powerful external GPU (eGPU) for desktop level graphics on your laptop. The possibilities are endless!
33 Million Picture-Perfect Pixels
You have a powerful laptop. You have a high-definition monitor. Don’t sacrifice your resolution to cheap Thunderbolt cables. Plugable’s 1M Passive Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 cables deliver 33 million picture-perfect pixels, either split between two 4K monitors @120Hz, or all on one 8K screen @60Hz.
Universal Compatibility
Thunderbolt 4 allows this cable to be compatible with nearly all USB-C ports. Whether the port is used for charging, data, video, or any combination of the three, this cable can do the job!
The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable can be used with all of your favorite devices, including but not limited to:
Laptops, desktops, tablets, USB-C monitors, USB-C phones including the iPhone 15, gaming handhelds such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally, USB-C chargers up to 100W, Thunderbolt Cable USB C, Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C docking stations and hubs, eGPU's, Thunderbolt audio interfaces, and so much more!
Note that the cable can only support the maximum capabilites of the port itself, so it will not be able to add charging, data, or video capabilites to devices that don't support it already. Base model M1, M2, and M3 Macbooks will still only support a single external display.
| Item and Quantity | Item Notes |
|---|---|
| 1x Thunderbolt 4 1m Cable |
| Port Type (Side 1) | Cable Specification | Port Type (Side 2) | Cable Length | External Power for Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C | Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps) | Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C | 1.0m/3.28ft | No |
| Port | Placement | Specification | Max Resolution and Refresh Rate | HDCP | Chipset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x USB-C (Bi-Directional) |
Cable End | Host Dependent | 5120x2880 @ 60Hz 7680x4320 @ 30Hz4096x2160 @ 60Hz 3840x2160 @ 60Hz 3840x1600 @ 60Hz 3440x1440 @ 60Hz 2560x1440 @ 60Hz 1920x1080 @ 60Hz 1600x900 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz 1280x720 @ 60Hz 1152x864 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz 640x480 @ 60Hz |
Supported |
| Host Stream Specification | Host Port Type | Number of Displays Used | Max Resolution at Display Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C | 2 | 3840x2160 @ 60Hz |
| Port | Placement | Version and Link Rate | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C | Cable End | Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps) |
| Item | Size (H x W x D) or Length | Weight | SKU or Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 Cable | 1 meters 3.3 feet |
48 grams 1.7 ounces |
TBT4-40G1M |
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Yes, this Thunderbolt 4 cable is compatible with any USB-C port for data transfer, charging, or video (capabilities will depend on peripheral used).
Yes, Thunderbolt 4 cables can support up to 240W of power allowing you to keep your devices charged, but some cables may not offer the full 240W capability and instead offer a maximum of 100W of Power Delivery.
Yes, Thunderbolt 4 cables are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C devices.
The Plugable Thunderbolt4 Cable is Thunderbolt certified, more details about the Electrical Resistance are below:
GND, DC Resistance≈46m ohm
VBUS, DC Resistance≈96m ohm
USB2.0, DC Resistance≈1.4 ohm
CC, SUB1/2, DC Resistance≈1.4 ohm
A Thunderbolt 4 cable is a suitable replacements for Thunderbolt 3 docks and peripherals.
Thunderbolt 4 is designed with backwards compatibility in mind, so the cable itself can support both Thunderbolt 4 and older Thunderbolt 3 devices, which allows for future proofing your setup.
Thunderbolt 4 cables
All Thunderbolt docking stations include the appropriate Thunderbolt cable in order to connect the docking station to the host computer. As of this writing, all Plugable Thunderbolt host cables that are included with Plugable Thunderbolt docking stations are 1.0 meter (approximately 3.3) feet in overall length.
For reference, the specifications of all Plugable Thunderbolt cables are printed on a small white cable flag attached to the cable itself.
If the original 1.0 meter long Thunderbolt host cable is not sufficient for a specific use case, longer cables of up to 2.0 meters (approximately 6.6 feet) in overall length can be purchased separately from Plugable. An example of such a cable is the Plugable TBT4-40G2M cable
Plugable does NOT support using Thunderbolt host connection cables that are over 2.0 meters in overall length with any Plugable brand product.
Plugable does NOT support the use of any type of Thunderbolt extension cable or any type of signal repeater in conjunction with our products.
Please note, Plugable can only guarantee the performance and compatibility of Plugable brand cables.
Please note: Not all products are available globally
Please note: Not all products are available globally