Apple Now Sells a 2m Braided Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable for $129

Apple has started selling a two meter braided Thunderbolt 3 cable for $129.

Featuring a black braided design that coils without tangling, this 2-meter cable supports Thunderbolt 3 data transfer up to 40Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort video output (HBR3), and charging up to 100W. Use this cable to connect a Mac with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 3 devices such as Pro Display XDR, docks, and hard drives.

Highlights:
● Transfer data at up to 40Gb/s
● USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer at up to 10Gb/s
● DisplayPort video output (HBR3)
● Connect to Thunderbolt 3– or USB-C–enabled devices and displays
● Up to 100 watts of power delivery
● Braided design that coils without tangling
● Thunderbolt logo helps it stand out from other cables
● Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices


Unlikely many third party cables promising Thunderbolt 3 speeds, Apple's two meter cable should actually support data transfer up to 40Gb/s and offers DisplayPort video output. You can purchase the cable at the link below. If you don't need DisplayPort you can check out the Belkin cable.

Notably, there have been recent rumors suggesting that Apple could switch to a braided cable design for a new USB-C to Lightning cable that will come with the iPhone 12. Please download the iClarified app or follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS for updates.

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