OWC has unveiled a certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, catering to Mac and PC users seeking extended cable lengths without compromising on performance. This innovative product addresses the need for longer cables while ensuring compliance with the Thunderbolt 5 specification. OWC offers shorter Thunderbolt 5 cables in 0.3-metre, 0.8-metre, and 1-metre lengths, but the new 2-metre cable is designed for use with external storage, docks, and display connections that rely on Thunderbolt for data, video, and power transmission across a single connection. Thunderbolt 5, the latest version of Intel's Thunderbolt interface, utilizes the USB-C connector, and OWC's 2-metre cable delivers the full Thunderbolt 5 experience at extended length with no compromises.
The cable boasts Thunderbolt certification and testing from independent labs, ensuring it meets the full Thunderbolt 5 specification. Performance figures align with the Thunderbolt 5 standard, offering up to 80 Gb/s bi-directional data performance and up to 120 Gb/s video stream performance. Additionally, it supports up to 240W power delivery and can handle up to three 8K displays. OWC's 2-metre cable uses signal amplification and shielding, along with end-to-end signal integrity measures, to ensure optimal performance.
This cable is designed to work seamlessly with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 3 devices, as well as USB4 and USB-C devices. It is positioned as a single USB-C to USB-C cable option across a range of hosts and peripherals, including power and charging connections. This compatibility focus addresses the confusion often faced by users with similar-looking USB-C cables that differ in supported data rates, display modes, and power ratings. OWC's 2-metre cable ensures professionals can rely on a single cable for all their connection needs, delivering the bandwidth, power, and display performance they expect, regardless of length.
OWC has priced the 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 cable at USD $79.99 and has opened pre-orders, with expected shipping in early January. The company plans to showcase the cable alongside Thunderbolt 5 storage and connectivity products at Pepcom's Digital Experience and ShowStoppers at CES. Founded in 1988, OWC sells storage products, docks, and memory card solutions across the Mac and PC markets, and the new cable joins its existing Thunderbolt 5 cable range and wider connectivity accessory line-up. With this launch, OWC continues to empower users with flexible and high-performance connectivity solutions, ensuring they can connect their devices exactly where they need them while maintaining the performance, reliability, and compatibility Thunderbolt is known for.
