Apple - 1.6' Thunderbolt Cable - White
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Description
Features
Compatible with Apple iMac, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
For a simple connection to compatible Thunderbolt-equipped peripherals.
2 independent channels
Each featuring data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for enhanced efficiency.
Target disk mode
Allows you to use the cable to connect 2 compatible Mac computers. Also enables use of an iMac as a display for a compatible MacBook Pro.
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What's Included
Apple® 1.6' Thunderbolt Cable
Key Specs
- Cable Length0.13 feet
- Connector Type (End 1)Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 1)Male
- Connector Type (End 2)Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 2)Male
General
- Product Name1.6' Thunderbolt Cable
- BrandApple
- Quantity1
- Model NumberMD862LL/A
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Connectivity
- Cable TypeThunderbolt
- Cable Length0.13 feet
- Product TypeCable
- Connector Type (End 1)Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 1)Male
- Connector Type (End 2)Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 2)Male
Environmental
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
- UPC888462313483
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1041 reviews
(1,041 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Flawless for what I use it for
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this cable as my hard drive in my Mac Mini couldn't boot, and I needed a way to copy my data off the drive before I replaced it. So I bought this, plugged one end into my Mac Mini, plugged the other end into my Retina MacBook Pro, booted the Mini in Target Disk Mode (basically just push and hold T while booting and the computer becomes an external drive over Thunderbolt). Not only did it work perfectly, but it was faster than I believed possible. I managed to copy 1.8TB (movies, music, pictures, etc) in less than an hour. While I bought this specifically for the aforementioned purpose of recovering data, it now is a permanent part of my desk. I highly recommend this cable to anyone with a Mac, as it can be used for so many more things than just data transfer. It functions as an ethernet cable, data transfer cable, video cable (DisplayPort backwards compatible), and can even be used by a MacBook to use an iMac as a monitor. (Not exactly the best use, since if you have an iMac you probably use it as much more than a monitor, but still an interesting feature to have) Overall, I highly recommend the Apple Thunderbolt Cable. It's a strong (pronounced indestructible by vacuums, animals, and small children), blazing fast, and cool looking piece of technology that I am happy to own. If you are stuck between the two sizes or colors, spend a few extra dollars and get the black 2 Meter cable (6.6 Feet). Especially if you plan on connecting a MacBook with a desktop Mac, otherwise you basically have to sit the MacBook on top of the other Mac which looks both idiotic and defeats the purpose of portability. Tested with a 2014 Retina MacBook Pro, 2012 Mac Mini, and 2015 Retina 5K iMac.
This review is from Apple - 6.6' Thunderbolt Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Migration Cable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In my office there are many new Macs (iMacs, Macbooks, iPads). Trouble is everyone wants to move their old stuff to the new machine, but no one has a cable. Fastest one to use is a straight Thunderbolt cable. Just connect old and new machines (Mac or PC) and use the Apple Migration Assistant located in the Utilities Folder (inside the Applications Folder). Depending on how much there is to migrate it can take 30 minutes to several hours. Make sure the new machine has an equal or larger hard drive size as the old one. The cost of this at Best Buy is reasonable. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast transfer speeds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Here's the deal, if you have a Thunderbolt port and an accessory worth the money lightning cables are the way to go. What's great about these cables is that it sends data up stream and down stream, at a much much much higher speed than USB types. This is great if your an individual perfuming multiple back-ups or own a display with thunderbolt ports ( Apple and Lg, are two examples of manufactures who make displays with thunderbolt connections.) Many accessories allow you to daisy chain through the use of Thunderbolt. This is convent for multiple reasons. Some examples would be for cable management, and saving ports on your Mac or PC. That's rite, Thunderbolt is a product developed by intel. If you dig hard enough you can also find them on some PCs, such as Asus or Lenovo. I like this Apple thunderbolt wire so far. They come in two different colors, wight or black, making it easier to hide and blend in with your set up. I'm currently running this cable to support my video and downstream USB port data from a LG 34UM94-P Ultrawide monitor to my Mac Pro. It is a quality cable, with a long life span. I would recommend this if you have a Thunderbolt port available on your Mac or PC.
This review is from Apple - 6.6' Thunderbolt Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as intended
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bottom Line: if you still have a device with Thunderbolt port and need to connect something to it, this cable will get the job done. Review: I'm using this cable (along with a TB3 to TB2 adapter, sold separately) to connect my older, mid-2012 MacBook Pro to a modern, TB3 eGPU. The setup works really well. Note, though, that 1.6' is really short for a cable, so make sure you measure how far you need to go with the connection. Also note that it's a TB connection on each end of the cable, so you might need an adapter if you're connecting TB to a non-TB device.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Thunderbolt should be calling lightning bolt
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This cable is incredibly fast, the WiFi connection using 802.11AC was estimating that it would take over 20 hours to transfer 600gb, got the thunderbolt cable the next morning as when it ran over night, it was still estimating 12 hours remaining in the morning, I stopped the transfer and started over with the thunderbolt cable and it took less than 2 hours to complete and it was a super simple set up for super fast transfer. Thunder is a sound wave and sound travels very slow, especially compared to light, this cable is blazing fast, you see the lightning flash sometimes seconds before you hear the thunder because light travels so fast and thunder is slow, this cable is not slow it is faster than when I transfer files at work over gigabit connections. The only drawback is that the cable is a bit pricey but it was worth the $$$ for the speed, Apple products aren't cheap for anything so I knew I what I was getting into when I got an apple to start with.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
It's a Thunderbolt cable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As the summary says, it's a Thunderbolt cable. If you use or want to use Thunderbolt peripherals with older Macs/PCs you'll need this. There may be cheaper cables out there (but really not by much) but I choose the Apple branded because I feel they're more trustworthy. They always have been. Note this cable is only a foot and a half. I found this useful since the peripherals I'm using sit not that far away and cuts down on cable clutter. This cable is Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible, NOT Thunderbolt 3 (or USB-C). Connecting a Thunderbolt dock to an older MacBook will add USB 3 connectivity (and near USB 3 speeds). These docks cost more than newer Thunderbolt 3 offerings but it's a way to get more out of an aging Mac. These cables are perfect for such a set up. My advice is to consider a new MacBook but if you want to pay less now then this cable and older Thunderbolt peripherals will give more life to your Mac.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid apple cable. Though Thunderbolt 2 is dying.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What can I say, a great cable. The price...no so much, But that's Apple standard pricing. I've tried a few generic cables and found the connections to be inconsistent at the worst times. Using it to connect a Blackmagic mini recorder to a Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt. Unfortunately, Thunderbolt 2 is going away in favor of Thunderbolt 3 that shares the USB-C port. Get these cables while you can for your older Macs...before Apple discontinues them.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
is what it is
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What can i say, its a thunderbolt cable thats made for thunderbolt macs to connect to other thunderbolt mac or thunderbolt devices. i used it to transfer my data from my old macbook pro to my new mac mini using target disk mode. i at first thought something was wrong wrong when my mini didn't recognize my macbook only to realize that while both were plugged in, the connection on the macbook side wasn't fully in but was looking at it. worked like a charm and transferring gigs of data was a lot faster than i though. just too bad i probably won't use it again until i get a new mac or a thunderbolt device that doesn't include a cable.
This review is from Apple - 6.6' Thunderbolt Cable - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionIt says 1.6' and to the right it says cable length 0.133'. which is it?
Asked by Length.
- A:Answer It is 18" in length
Answered by User2020
Q: QuestionIs this a Thunderbolt 2 cable?
Asked by m5.
- A:Answer Yes, this cable is capable of handling Thunderbolt 2 speeds as long as both devices you are connecting to support Thunderbolt 2.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWill this cable work from a 2009 MacBook Pro??
Asked by Ben.
- A:Answer If the thunderbolt logo is on the side of your MacBook Pro then this cable will work.
Answered by djbguitar
Q: QuestionIs this thunderbolt 2?
Asked by SuperMario.
- A:Answer Yes, this cable is capable of handling Thunderbolt 2 speeds as long as both devices you are connecting to support Thunderbolt 2.
Answered by djbguitar
Q: QuestionLooking for an Apple cable that will allow me to connect a flash drive in front of me instead of behind my late 2015 iMAC desktop?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Only if it’s Thunderbolt
Answered by Calvin
Q: QuestionWill this cable work for MacBook (2014) to MacBook (current model) migration
Asked by Iceman.
- A:Answer As long as both MacBooks have the thunderbolt logo on their side then this cable will work.
Answered by djbguitar