
To travel far and fast, space traveling movie heroes rely on advanced technology to break through speed barriers. You can conquer the 2-meter distance ‘dark side’ of traditional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables with the OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable. Employing optical fibers to transmit data in the form of light, you can now beam your data to the furthest reaches of your workspace at lightspeed. With 40Gb/s of stable performance at up to 15 feet, you’ll transfer, backup, and stream audio, video, photos, and general data files at speeds and distances you’ve never seen before. By combining cutting-edge optical design with our decades-proven attention to quality, we created the OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable to provide you with unparalleled performance and reliability at a price that outshines other long-distance connectivity choices available today.
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To travel far and fast, space traveling movie heroes rely on advanced technology to break through speed barriers. You can conquer the 2-meter distance ‘dark side’ of traditional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables with the OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable. Employing optical fibers to transmit data in the form of light, you can now beam your data to the furthest reaches of your workspace at lightspeed. With 40Gb/s of stable performance at up to 15 feet, you’ll transfer, backup, and stream audio, video, photos, and general data files at speeds and distances you’ve never seen before. By combining cutting-edge optical design with our decades-proven attention to quality, we created the OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable to provide you with unparalleled performance and reliability at a price that outshines other long-distance connectivity choices available today.

The cable supports Power Delivery and data transfer between smartphones, tablets, and computers. It has a fast maximum data transmission rate of 40 Gbps and a power delivery charging capacity of 100W. When connected to a device that enables video output, such as Thunderbolt 4 docking station, the cable can also support up to one 8K monitor and two 4K dual displays. With a double-braided polyester cover, the exterior is abrasion-resistant, which reduces fraying and prolongs the lifespan of the cable.
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The Plugable Active 2M (6.6ft) Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 cable is built with an Intel chipset to deliver a true Thunderbolt experience. Even at two massive meters, get 100W Power Delivery, 40Gbps data transfer speeds, and support for two 4K screens or one 8K screen with no loss in performance. And because it’s certified Thunderbolt 4, it can be used as a Thunderbolt 3 cable in your Thunderbolt 3 dock—and that’s true for USB-C and USB4, too. Thunderbolt 4 or USB4, which is it? Both. And a little more. This cable is Thunderbolt 4 certified, and that comes with some incredible benefits. USB-C, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 4, it doesn’t matter, The Plugable Active 2M USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 cable will work. Even at 2 meters, you won't see a decrease in performance. Often overlooked, the cables connecting our computers to their peripherals have an important part to play. That’s why our and TBT4-40G2M cables are Thunderbolt certified—it’s the only way to ensure you’re getting complete compatibility and reliability. That means data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, 100W 20V/5A Power Delivery, and backward compatibility with previous generations of Thunderbolt and USB. You have a powerful laptop. You have a high-definition monitor. Don’t sacrifice your resolution to cheap Thunderbolt cables. Plugable’s 2M Active Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 cables deliver 33 million picture-perfect pixels, either split between two 4K monitors @60Hz, or all on one 8K screen @30Hz.

Featuring a black braided design that coils without tangling, this 1-meter cable supports Thunderbolt 5 data transfer up to 120Gb/s;¹ Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 4 data transfer up to 40Gb/s; USB 3 data transfer up to 10Gb/s; DisplayPort 2.1 video output; and charging up to 240W. Use this cable to connect a Mac with Thunderbolt 3, 4, or 5 (USB-C) ports to Thunderbolt (USB-C) and USB displays and devices such as Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, docks, and external drives. You can also use this cable to connect iPhone and iPad models with USB-C to your Mac.
| Pros for OWC - 3.0M (10') USB4 (40Gb/s) Active Optical Cable | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Durability, Data Transfer Speed, Cable Length, USB-C | There were no pros for this product— | Build Quality, Charging Speed, Performance, Data Transfer |