13-06-2025
StarTech's New Thunderbolt 5 Cables Will Ready Your For High-Speed Connectivity
Then latest Thunderbolt 5 interface offers double the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4 and even has a ... More burst mode of 120Gbps for hi-res screen work.
StarTech, a leading maker of high-performance connectivity accessories for the IT industry, has just launched a range of Thunderbolt 5 cables in a selection of lengths.
Cables may not be the most exciting bit of kit but they are not all created equal and that's certainly true when it comes to Thunderbolt 5, the latest standard for the high-speed interface that looks as if it's a USB-C cable.
These new StarTech cables are designed exclusively to work with high-performance Thunderbolt 5 devices and are available in lengths of 1.5ft, 2.6ft and 3ft. These next-generation cables can handle the blistering data speeds and higher voltages used by the new Thunderbolt 5 protocol.
Considering their capabilities, the new Thunderbolt 5 cables from StarTech are reasonably priced and ... More a way to leverage those Thunderbolt 5 ports on Apple's Mac mini M4 Pro.
One of the first devices to use Thunderbolt 5 is the Apple Mac mini M4 Pro computer. This pocket-sized powerhouse comes with three Thunderbolt 5 ports to deliver best-in-class connectivity.
'Thunderbolt 5 represents a major leap forward in connectivity – allowing twice the data transfer of Thunderbolt 4 and is futureproof ready for charging and video capabilities for resource-intensive workloads,' says John Mardinly, manager, of product performance at
'Our customers consistently emphasize the importance of future-proofing their infrastructure. That's why we are introducing our Thunderbolt 5 cables to deliver maximum performance, full backward compatibility, and seamless integration with both current and next-generation devices.'
Thunderbolt 5 will grow in popularity as more laptop and computer makers adopt the standard. It ... More offers much more bandwidth and the ability to carry up to 240W.
The new StarTech cables will work with some previous versions of USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and devices but Thunderbolt 5 has a boost mode of 120Gbps with the ability to carry video signals for two 8K 60Hz displays or three 4K screens with a refresh rate of 144Hz, suitable for high-end gamers.
Thunderbolt 5 can handle data speeds up to 80Gbps which is twice the speed of Thunderbolt 4. When it comes to power, the StarTech Thunderbolt 5 range can handle 240W EPR charging for running high-performance devices. There is minimum host device support for PCIe at 64 Gbps and, of course, full backward compatibility with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4/3 devices.
While the market isn't exactly crowded with Thunderbolt 5 devices, as adoption grows, StarTech says it will be expanding its line of connectivity accessories. This includes docking stations that are built to take full advantage of Thunderbolt 5's advanced performance capabilities.
StarTech's Thunderbolt 5 cables are available now from and through leading global IT resellers and distributors including CDW, Amazon, Ingram Micro, TD SYNNEX, and D&H. Prices start at $39.99 and increase with length.
