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Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable, 240W (1m)

A 1m passive Thunderbolt 5 cable with 80Gbps data, 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost support and 240W charging.

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Plugable Thunderbolt 5 cable TBT5-240W1M connectors with Thunderbolt 5 marking
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Key facts

Two cables can look identical and perform completely differently. Here’s what this one is rated for:

Length
1m (3.3 ft)
Data
80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps one-way with Bandwidth Boost
Max power
240W
Certification
Thunderbolt and USB-IF certified
Type
Passive
Backward compatible
Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4, USB-C
Warranty
2 years

What the specs mean for you

Data speed

80 Gbps

Thunderbolt/USB4 class: fast NVMe SSDs, docks and high-res displays over one cable.

Display output

Up to dual 8K60 or tri

Smooth high-resolution output for a monitor or TV.

Why people pick it

  • One cable that covers Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, video and 240W charging
  • Certified rather than 'compatible'
  • Passive: no power needed

Know before you buy

  • Short 1m length
  • Overkill for phone charging
  • Speed still limited by the slowest device in the chain

Full specifications

Length1m (3.3 ft)
Data80Gbps bidirectional; up to 120Gbps one-way with Bandwidth Boost
Max power240W
CertificationThunderbolt and USB-IF certified
TypePassive
Backward compatibleThunderbolt 4/3, USB4, USB-C
Warranty2 years

From manufacturer documentation, checked September 27, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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