The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable not only has a long name, but also a high price to pay for it. If you are looking for a USB-C to USB-C cable with Thunderbolt 4, USB 4, high data rate and support for at least 100 W charging power, then you can also use cheaper alternatives. In this guide you will not only find the original Apple Thunderbolt cable, but also alternatives for a fraction of the price. You can use this on the Mac, on iPad models with USB-C and on the iPhone 15.
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Original Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable
Especially with regard to the new iPhone 15 Pro (Max) Many of you are probably looking for a suitable USB-C cable that supports high data throughput, the use of USB-C accessories and the fast charging function. The new Apple smartphones only come with one cable, which is just enough for charging and standard data exchange with the Mac. Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable also offers USB 4 with up to 40 Gbps data transfer, DisplayPort video output (HBR3) and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 as well as USB 3.2, USB 3.1, USB 2, etc.
Here are the most important technical data of the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable:
- USB 4 data transfer up to 40 Gbit/s
- USB 3.2 data transfer up to 10 Gbit/s
- DisplayPort video output (HBR3)
- Connects to Thunderbolt (USB-C), USB devices and displays
- Up to 100W power transmission
- Woven sheathing to prevent tangling and kinking of the cable
- Up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices can be connected in series
You can get the cable in three lengths directly from Apple: 1m for 79 euros, 1,8m for 149 euros and 3 meters for 179 euros. If you order the original Apple accessories from Amazon, you can at least save a little. Because there you get the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable with a length of 1,8m for 123,90 Euro and with a length of 3m for 158,26 Euro. However, you can save even more if you use offers from third-party manufacturers. These are listed below.
- Data transfer up to 40 Gbit/s
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10 Gbit/s
- DisplayPort video output (HBR3)
- Data transfer up to 40 Gbit/s
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10 Gbit/s
- DisplayPort video output (HBR3)
Buy ULT-WIIQ Thunderbolt 4 cable from 14,39 euros on Amazon
Under the cryptic brand name ULT-WIIQ, Amazon offers several Thunderbolt 4 cables in different lengths - from 0,3 meters to 2 meters. The cheapest one costs 14,39 Euros, the most expensive one barely beats 32,79 Euros to book. And in addition to USB 4 with 40 GBit/s and video support up to 8K with 60 fps also USB Power Delivery (PD) with up to 240 W power transmission. This cable is also braided to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. On average there is a rating of 4,6 out of 5 stars.
- 【Certified USB4 cable】 ULT-WIIQ USB4 cable compatible with Thunderbolt 4 & Thunderbolt 3 cables, also ...
- 【40Gbps data transfer & 100W PD 3.0 fast charging】 USB4 cable supports SuperSpeed transfer rate up to ...
- 【8K@60Hz HDR or dual 4K@60Hz HDR video output】 USB4 cable supports single 8k@60Hz/5K@60Hz or dual 4K@60Hz...
- 【240W, Leading Fast Charge Technology】 Certified by the USB-IF. Also supports QC 3.0, Huawei SCP, FCP,...
- 【Up to 8K UHD HDR Video】 With this USB 4 cable you can display video content on a single display with up to 8K / 6K ...
- 【40Gbps, fast-moving files】 The theoretical maximum transfer speed of our 240W USB4 ...
- 【240W, Leading Fast Charge Technology】 Certified by the USB-IF. Also supports QC 3.0, Huawei SCP, FCP,...
- 【Up to 8K UHD HDR Video】 With this USB 4 cable you can display video content on a single display with up to 8K / 6K ...
- 【40Gbps, fast-moving files】 The theoretical maximum transfer speed of our 240W USB4 ...
AGFINEST Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 cable from 19,99 euros (+ discount coupon)
If you are looking for a USB-C or Thunderbolt cable with a 90° angled connector, then this offer could be the right one for you. Because the AGFINEST Thunderbolt 4 cable, which also comes braided, offers exactly this feature. It also comes with USB 4 for up to 40 Gbit/s data transfer, USB PD with up to 100W power, monitor support up to 8K and 60 fps as well as compatibility for hard drives, hubs, docking stations and other peripherals.
Whether iPhone, iPad or MacBook: with this offer you also get a cheap alternative to the Apple cable. The lengths are 1m for 19,99 Euro, 1,5m is available for 25,99 Euro, 2m is available for 36,99 Euro – a 20% discount coupon is available for everyone on the product page. There is currently only one review, but it certifies its use with Thunderbolt and gives the product 5 stars. If that's not enough for you, you're better off using the cable shown above.
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- 【Upgrade USB4 Cable】This USB4 cable fully complies with USB4 specifications. The innovative 90 degree "L"...
- 【 Amazing 8K Video Output 】Support up to 8K(7680x4320) UHD resolution. The USB4 cable has enough...
- 【 High-speed transmission of 40Gbps 】 Supports a fast data transfer speed of up to ...
- 【Upgrade USB4 Cable】This USB4 cable fully complies with USB4 specifications. The innovative 90 degree "L"...
- 【 Amazing 8K Video Output 】Support up to 8K(7680x4320) UHD resolution. The USB4 cable has enough...
- 【 High-speed transmission of 40Gbps 】 Supports a fast data transfer speed of up to ...
- 【Upgrade USB4 Cable】This USB4 cable fully complies with USB4 specifications. The innovative 90 degree "L"...
- 【 Amazing 8K Video Output 】Support up to 8K(7680x4320) UHD resolution. The USB4 cable has enough...
- 【 High-speed transmission of 40Gbps 】 Supports a fast data transfer speed of up to ...
Even more affordable USB-C cables with Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4
In fact, you don't have to look that long if you want to find a usable Thunderbolt 4 cable (on Amazon) that can compete with Apple's. Basically you just have to Search for “Thunderbolt 4 cable”. and you can find Apple alternatives. You then just have to take the time to look on the respective product pages for the technical data and criteria that you need - speed for data exchange, wattage for charging devices, support for 4K and 8K monitors, etc. The first offers have at least 4,4 stars as an average rating, most even more.
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