The Best Cable on the Planet for All Needs

Transfer files faster. Connect more displays at higher resolutions and refresh rates. Quickly charge even the most power demanding notebook. Experience the next generation of remarkable Thunderbolt performance with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable while still retaining the ability to connect to millions of Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers and devices anywhere. When you need an It Just Works™ solution to experience the best performance your computer or device can provide, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable is the best premium quality cable available for your audio, photography, video, and general data needs.

Faster Today.
Maximum Speed for Yesterday.
Seat Belt Not Included.

You'll want to buckle in when you start using the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable. With up to 80Gb/s data rate – double that of Thunderbolt 3 & 4 – you'll dramatically speed up everything you do that requires high bandwidth. From 8K video editing, 3D rendering, and data-heavy compute processing, to everyday tasks like accessing and transferring files, you will save precious time with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable.

Even if you don't have a Thunderbolt 5 computer, you won't get left behind by the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable. No matter what Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 4, or USB-C interface your computer, tablet, or device has, you'll rev it up to its maximum speed capability through the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable's universal USB-C connector.

Built for Speed: Thunderbolt 5 Cables
Thunderbolt 5: 80Gb/s bi-directional data with up to 120Gb/s video stream performance

Thunderbolt 4: 40Gb/s

Thunderbolt 3: 20Gb/s up to 40Gb/s

USB4: 40Gb/s up to 80Gb/s

USB-C: up to 20Gb/s

100% USB-C Compatible
Connect to today’s, tomorrow’s, and yesterday's Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, Surface, and other devices with a Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C port

Powerful
Lab certified to safely deliver up to 240 watts to charge the most power hungry notebook computer

Lightning Quick
Work and play faster with up to 80Gb/s of bi-directional data speed and up to 120Gb/s for higher display bandwidth needs

Stunning Visuals 
Connect to the latest and future Thunderbolt, USB-C, and DisplayPort¹ displays for incredible 4K, 5K, 6K, and up to three 8K displays²

Versatile Connections
Connect to millions of docks, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion, external SSDs, RAID storage, and accessories

The Smart Way to See More

While working faster is smart, so too is creating a display setup that lets you see more. The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable lets you utilize Thunderbolt 5’s Bandwidth Boost for up to 120Gb/s – three times Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth – for video intensive usage. With this intelligent bandwidth allocation technology, you can drive up to three ultra-high resolution, high refresh rate displays through the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable for an unparalleled visual experience.

Your Connection to a Higher Power

You can fully power and charge your notebook or bus-power a universe of devices with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable. Test certified to safely deliver up to 240 watts – more than double than the 100 watts Thunderbolt 4 was required to provide – this leading-edge cable is built to reliably help you connect to a higher power.

The Solution For All Computerkind™

Solving increasing data transfer speed, display performance, and power delivery demands of modern computing systems is easy with the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable. Connecting all your existing devices that have years of useful life ahead is important too. That’s why the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cable fully supports all the incredible features of Thunderbolt 5 while also being fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C hosts and devices.

Intel’s Next-Gen Thunderbolt Technology

With 2x the total bandwidth of previous generations, Thunderbolt 5 unlocks the full potential of Apple’s latest M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. Thunderbolt 5 enables drives and hubs that don’t just move data faster, they move more data faster, sending your workflow into a bottleneck-free bliss.

The Trusted Name in Thunderbolt

We’ve earned the reputation as the leading developer of Thunderbolt solutions through an unwavering commitment to quality. Each OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable is manufactured with premium materials and certified by multiple testing labs to ensure 100% reliability and your complete satisfaction. Whether you’re a creative pro, scientific data cruncher, or performance enthusiast, OWC is the name you can trust to deliver the high-performance capabilities of your Thunderbolt and USB-C devices.

Stabilize Thunderbolt and USB-C Cables

Active workspaces expose gear to bumps, shoves, or even the random tail wag from a pet. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (sold separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with confidence even in the highest traffic environments.

1. DisplayPort display use via DP 2.1 Alt Mode when using a USB-C port equipped computer or dock.
2. Up to three 8K HDR displays are supported at 60Hz using DSC compression, 30Hz without DSC.