Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables compatible with my existing devices?
Yes. OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables are fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, USB 3, and USB 2.0 computers and devices. If your equipment has any of these USB-C ports, our cables will work and deliver the connection’s maximum supported speed and power.
What data speeds can I expect with my computer?
It depends on your computer's port. With a Thunderbolt 5 host, OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables can get up to 80Gb/s bi-directional data and up to 120Gb/s for video-intensive use. Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 hosts run at up to 40Gb/s. Thunderbolt 3 runs at up to 40Gb/s. USB-C can run at up to 20Gb/s.
What is the difference between the passive and active cable lengths?
0.3M, 0.8M, 1.0M, and 1.5M OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables use a passive design, which delivers full Thunderbolt 5 performance without requiring additional circuitry. 2.0M OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables use an active design to maintain full signal integrity at longer distance. All OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables deliver the same data rates, power delivery, and display support.
How many displays can I connect with OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables?
Using Thunderbolt 5's Bandwidth Boost — up to 120Gb/s — you can drive up to three 8K HDR displays at 60Hz with DSC compression, or up to three displays at 30Hz without DSC. OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables also support high resolution displays including 4K, 5K, and 6K.
How much power do OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables deliver?
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables are lab certified to deliver up to 240W (48V/5A) — more than double the 100W requirement of Thunderbolt 4 cables. That's enough to charge the most power-demanding notebook computers while simultaneously transferring data.
Do OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables work with non-Apple devices?
Yes. OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables work with millions of PCs, Chromebooks, Microsoft Surface, and other devices that have a Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C port.
What can I connect to with OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables?
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables connect to docks, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion chassis, external SSDs, RAID storage enclosures, audio interfaces, and any USB-C accessory. One cable covers the full range of Thunderbolt and USB-C peripherals.
Are OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables Thunderbolt 5 certified?
Yes! All OWC Thunderbolt Cables (including OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables) are run through Intel’s extensive certification process during development and production. This quality assurance offers peace of mind that the OWC cable you buy today will work reliably for years to come.
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