Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable

The Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable is a heavy-duty cable produced by Apple to allow the high-speed transfer of data with supported Thunderbolt 3 and 4 devices, the display of video on Thunderbolt displays, or to be charged from a USB-C Power Adapter, sold separately.
==Description==
The Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cables were first announced on March 8, 2022 to support the Mac Studio. The "Pro" cables are functionally similar to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable, but are available in longer lengths and are encased in black braiding. Both support fast charging with up to 100 s of power. A 1.0-meter version was included with the 27-inch Studio Display.Apple selling new 1.8-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable w/ extra long 3-meter cable in the works by Jeff Benjamin, 9to5Mac. 2022-03-08. The 1.8-meter version was sold separately and began shipping at the same time as the Mac Studio.Apple’s 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable is a steal at $159 by Jon Porter, The Verge. 2022-03-09. A longer 3-meter version became available for preorder on May 4, 2022 and is scheduled to be in stores on May 20.Apple's 3 meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable is now available by William Gallagher, AppleInsider. 2022-05-04.
===Differences with USB-C cables===
Apple's own USB-C Charge Cable looks externally similar to, and is cheaper than, the Thunderbolt 3 cables. It can also be plugged into Thunderbolt 3 and 4 ports (denoted by a Thunderbolt symbol), but its data transfer speed would be limited to that of USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). The USB-C cable also does not support carrying video signals. To achieve maximum bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps (an 80-fold improvement), a genuine Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable would be required.About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable, Apple Support. 2020-04-28.About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable, Apple Support. 2020-06-24.
===Reception===
Apple was criticized for the high prices of the Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cables, but reviewers found them to be of reasonable value after assessing their durable construction for use in professional environments.Teardown of Apple's new & long Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable highlights why it's so expensive by Amber Neely, AppleInsider. 2022-04-23.
==Gallery==
Why is Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable So Expensive! Is it Overpriced?
The Most Expensive Cable - Teardown of Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (1.8 m)
==References==
==See also==
*Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable, a shorter, less expensive alternative.
==External links==
*Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (1.8 m) at Apple
**Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (3 m)
Category:Apple accessories
Category:2022 introductions