Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 5 Cable 1m

Belkin Connect Thunderbolt 5 Cable 1m

A certified 1 m Thunderbolt 5 cable rated for 80 Gbps, 120 Gbps boost and 240 W charging.

  • Thunderbolt 5
  • 1 m
  • 80 Gbps
  • Thunderbolt 5 and Intel certified

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8.2

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$53.99Nov 9

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The short version

Belkin's Connect Thunderbolt 5 cable is a 1 m, Thunderbolt 5 and Intel-certified USB-C cable rated for 80 Gbps, or 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost, and up to 240 W of Power Delivery. Belkin lists support for 8K or 4K at 540Hz and triple 4K at 144Hz. It suits docks, high-end laptops and displays with Thunderbolt 5 ports. Its 1 m length is short for some desks, and it carries a two-year warranty.

Pros

  • Thunderbolt 5 and Intel certified
  • Rated for 80 Gbps, or 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost
  • 240 W Power Delivery
  • Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and USB-C
  • Two-year warranty

Cons

  • 1 m length is short for some desk layouts
  • Needs Thunderbolt 5 hardware on both ends to use its full speed

Best for

  • Thunderbolt 5 docks and laptops
  • Connecting Thunderbolt 5 displays

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Thunderbolt 5
Length
1 m

Performance

Bandwidth
80 Gbps
Max video
8K or 4K@540Hz; triple 4K@144Hz

Power

Power delivery
240 W

Features

Certification
Thunderbolt 5 and Intel certified

Compatibility notes

  • Up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost on Thunderbolt 5 hosts and displays; older ports run at their own speeds.
  • 240 W charging requires a charger and device that support it.

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Common questions

Will this cable charge at 240 W?

Belkin rates it for up to 240 W Power Delivery, provided the charger and the device being charged both support that level.

Is it backwards compatible?

Yes. Belkin says it works with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and older USB-C ports, at those ports' lower speeds.

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