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Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable (3.2ft/1m)

SKU: TBT4-40G1M
List Price : $28.95
Amazon Rating : (194 Reviews)

Features

Certified Reliability—The Plugable 1M (3.2ft) Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 cable is Thunderbolt certified to ensure 100W 20V/5A Power Delivery, 40Gbps data transfer speeds, and support for two 4K screens or one 8K screen
Compatibility—Because this is a Certified Thunderbolt 4 cable, it’s also fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB4, USB C, USB 3.x/2.x/1.x. That’s one heck of a versatile Thunderbolt cable
Display and Resolution Support—See the whole picture with support for dual 4K screens at 60Hz, or one 8K screen at 30Hz when paired with an appropriate hub or docking station. It’s worth noting M1 Macbooks only support a single external display
Certified, and Scrutinized—This cable was designed and built to Plugable’s highest standards, and rigorously tested in a variety of environments and scenarios. It should work in just about any USB-C port you can find
2 Year Warranty—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable 40Gbps Supports 100W (20V, 5A) Charging, 3.2ft / 1m

A Cable for Everything!

The Plugable Passive 1M (3.2ft) Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 cable is built to deliver a true Thunderbolt experience. Even at a full meter, 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. Even at a full meter, you won't see a decrease in performance.

Capable Cables

Often overlooked, the cables connecting our computers to their peripherals have an important part to play. That’s why our and TBT4-40G2M cables are Thunderbolt certified—it’s the only way to ensure you’re getting complete compatibility and reliability. That means data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, 100W 20V/5A Power Delivery, and backward compatibility with previous generations of Thunderbolt and USB.

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 2M Active Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 cables deliver 33 million picture-perfect pixels, either split between two 4K monitors @60Hz, or all on one 8K screen @30Hz.


	TBT4-40G1M	TBT4-40G2M	TBT3-20G2M
Maximum Throughput	40Gbps	40Gbps	20Gbps
Cable Length	1M (3.2ft)	2M (6.6ft)	2M (6.6ft)
Single Display Capable
Dual Display Capable			No
Maximum Charging Rate	100W 20V/5A	100W 20V/5A	100W 20V/5A

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
1x Thunderbolt 4 1m cable

Video

Port	Placement	Specification	Max Resolution and Refresh Rate	HDCP	Chipset
1x USB-C (Bi-Directional)	Cable End	Host Dependent	5120x2880 @ 60Hz 4096x2160 @ 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 7680x4320 @ 30Hz	Supported

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C	Cable End	Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps)

Included Cables

Port Type (Side 1)	Cable Specification	Port Type (Side 2)	Cable Length	External Power for Cable
1x Male Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C	Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps)	1x Male Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB-C	1.0m/3.3ft	No

Get Started

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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Can I Use a Thunderbolt 4 Cable to Connect to a Thunderbolt or USB-C Device Such as a Phone, iPad, or Docking Stations?

Yes, this Thunderbolt 4 cable is compatible with any USB-C port for data transfer, charging, or video (capabilities will depend on peripheral used).

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Do Thunderbolt 4 Cables Support USB-C Power Delivery for Host Charging?

Yes, Thunderbolt 4 cables support up to 100W of power allowing you to keep your devices charged.

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Are Thunderbolt 4 Cables Compatible With Thunderbolt 3 Computers and Devices?

Yes, Thunderbolt 4 cables are backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C devices.

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What is the Total Electrical Resistance of the TBT4-40G2M & TBT4-40G1M cable?

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

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Can I use a Thunderbolt 4 cable as a replacement Thunderbolt 3 cable?

While both cables are suitable replacements for Thunderbolt 3 docks, Thunderbolt 3 capable devices can be interconnected using a Thunderbolt 4 cable.

With backward compatibility being one of the design criteria Intel used, you'll have the same performance as with a Thunderbolt™ 3 device, so we recommend replacing your Thunderbolt 3 cables with a Thunderbolt 4 cable if a future-proof solution is desired.

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