In the world of data storage and transfer, length is often not synonymous with speed.
The longer a cord or cable, the more likely it is to be slower. However, if you’re a video pro or video editor looking for more length for your home or studio setups, then this new length option for this fast Thunderbolt 5 cord might be a nice solution that can stretch quite far (2 meters) and still offer great speed.
Let’s look at the new 2-meter length option (6.56 feet) for this Thunderbolt 5 cable and explore what it could offer in terms of speed and workflow support.
A Fast and Long Thunderbolt 5 Cable
Now available in a new length, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable isn’t new—per se—it’s just longer. The new 2-meter cable option is still fully certified and capable of fast transfer speeds. Users can connect at higher resolutions and refresh rates, and quickly charge their most demanding notebooks or other devices.
What’s nice about Thunderbolt 5 cables like these is that they still retain the ability to connect to millions of Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers and devices anywhere as well. Plus, when you need an easy and reliable solution to maintain the best performance on your computers or devices, it is one of the top options for audio, photography, video, and general data needs.
From a specs perspective, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 cable offers up to 80Gb/s data rates, which is double that of Thunderbolt 3 and 4. From 8K video editing, 3D rendering, and data-heavy compute processing, to everyday tasks like accessing and transferring files, users can save precious time with this cable option—even at this longer length.
Price and Availability
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Available now in shorter lengths, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable will have its new 2-meter version available to pre-order now for $79.99. Units are expected to ship here in January.
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