Apple unveils $69 Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable: speeds up to 120 Gbps for new Mac mini

Today, on 29 October, Apple announced the new M4 Mac mini, equipped with Thunderbolt 5 ports that provide high data transfer speeds.

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As part of the update to the Apple Store, a separate Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable is now available for $69.

Thunderbolt 5 is a significant advancement over previous versions, as it provides data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gbps.

The speed of Thunderbolt 5 is twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4. With this cable, users can achieve these high transfer speeds, making it an essential accessory for new Mac owners.

The black 1 metre cable features a tangle-free braid and supports data transfer for Thunderbolt 3, 4 and USB 4 at speeds up to 40Gbps. It also supports up to 240W charging and DisplayPort 2.1 video output.

The cable is suitable for connecting Macs to displays, docking stations, and external drives.

Source: Apple