StarTech.com USB 3.1 Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 3, 0.5m

This Thunderbolt™ 3 cable lets you connect to any Thunderbolt 3 port (USB-C™) to deliver video and data to your Thunderbolt, USB and DisplayPort devices. Plus, the cable can provide power for charging your devices, and you can link up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices as part of a daisy-chained connection.

Faster data transfers when connected to Thunderbolt devices

This cable supports data transfer rates of 40Gbps when connected to a Thunderbolt 3 device, so you can transfer photo and video files at four times the speed of a USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) cable. For example, you can transfer a 4K movie in seconds. When connected to a USB 3.1 device, the cable supports data transfer rates of 10Gbps.

USB-C compatible

The Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable is fully compatible with all of your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices and can be used for charging and syncing your mobile devices. You can also connect and power USB-C laptops, such as your MacBook Pro, Chromebook™, and USB-C peripherals, such as your portable drive or docking station.

Full 4K video

The cable supports full 4K 60Hz or 5K 60Hz video. The cable also supports DisplayPort 1.2 and is compatible with existing DisplayPort displays. It's perfect for connecting your docking station or laptop to a monitor with astonishing resolution, contrast, and color depth for amazing detail.

Versatile power delivery

This Thunderbolt 3 cable delivers up to 100W of power for charging a laptop or powering a display, and 15W for bus-powered devices such as a hard drive enclosure.

Thunderbolt networking

The cable gives you an easy way to bridge multiple Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptops for peer-to-peer 10GbE networking. It’s perfect for setting up small workgroups and sharing peripherals such as printers and storage. You can also connect two Thunderbolt 3 laptops together for PC migrations.

The TBLT34MM50CW is backed by a 2-year warranty.

• Compatible with Thunderbolt, USB, and DisplayPort devices
• Supports 40Gbps data throughput
• Thunderbolt Certified
• Single monitor at 5K 60Hz or dual monitors at 4K 60Hz
• Single-cable docking while powering your laptop at the same time
• Daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices

• Connect to any Thunderbolt display or data device
• Connect your Thunderbolt 3 laptop to a docking station, and power your laptop at the same time, with the same cable
• Set up peer-to-peer networking for multiple Thunderbolt 3 laptops
• Connect, charge, and sync your USB 3.1 devices (for example, mobile devices, portable hard drives, and docking stations) with a USB 3.1 capable computer

• Thunderbolt 3 cable

What is Thunderbolt 3?

Thunderbolt 3 is new connectivity standard, designed by Intel that replaces the Thunderbolt 2. Thunderbolt 3 defines a superset of capabilities that runs on USB-C connectors and cables. In simple terms, Thunderbolt 3 has now integrated USB-C providing users with a universal port. Thunderbolt 3 provides a maximum throughput of 40 Gbps, doubling the speed of the previous standards and 8x faster than USB 3.0. Thunderbolt 3, like USB-C is symmetrical in design and reversible meaning you can connect either side up.

What is USB-C?

USB-C is a one of the latest advancements in USB connectivity. This USB connector type can carry video and data. This single connector supports multiple protocols and can carry everything from USB 1.1 to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, as well as DisplayPort and HDMI (via Alt modes) and Thunderbolt 3 (on Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops). This type can support the following:
Data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, if you use USB 3.1. USB-C also features Bi-directional power delivery of up to 100W, if both the USB host connection and the device support it.