Intel released the final Thunderbolt 5 specification in September 2023; the first peripherals and cables with Thunderbolt 5 appeared in August 2024. Apple is the first to incorporate Thunderbolt 5 ...
Thunderbolt 5 maintains backward compatibility with older Thunderbolt 3 and 4 cables. This is achieved through doubled data sampling rates, allowing you to use existing cables at new speeds.
Any USB-C cable will fit in the port, but only a cable compatible with DisplayPort or Thunderbolt will let you run a display. Thunderbolt cables usually have a lightning-shaped icon on the plug ...
The first wave of Thunderbolt 5 peripherals is beginning to arrive. Apple's Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable ($69) features a braided black design, supports the full 120 Gbps bandwidth and 240W power ...