StarTech TBLT5MM50CM240W

50cm Certified Thunderbolt 5 Cable 240W

A 0.5 m certified Thunderbolt 5 cable with 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, up to 120Gbps Boost Mode, DisplayPort 2.1 video and up to 240W Power Delivery EPR.

0.5 m80Gbps / 120Gbps Boost8K 60Hz240W EPR

StarTech TBLT5MM50CM240W 50cm Certified Thunderbolt 5 Cable 240W

Key features

Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth

Delivers 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, with up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth in Boost Mode for display-intensive workloads.

DisplayPort 2.1 video

Supports up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz with DSC on compatible hardware, along with HDR and 10-bit colour.

240W Power Delivery EPR

Supports up to 240W USB Power Delivery EPR for compatible high-performance laptops and devices.

Certified and backward compatible

Thunderbolt-certified for Thunderbolt 5 performance and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4 and USB 3.2.

Key highlights

0.5 m [1.6 ft] cable
Passive design
TPE jacket tested for 2,000 bends at ±90°
Nickel-plated connectors rated beyond 10,000 insertions

What to know before buying

Thunderbolt 5 maximum bandwidth, Boost Mode, video resolution and 240W charging require compatible hosts, devices, displays and power sources. Backward-compatible connections operate at the capabilities of the connected standard.

Australian version and official StarTech warranty

This item is the Australian version supplied by DeviceDeal and is covered by the official StarTech.com lifetime manufacturer warranty in Australia.

Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage and claims are subject to StarTech.com warranty terms, eligibility requirements and product assessment.

Frequently asked questions

What is TBLT5MM50CM240W?

It is a 0.5 m certified Thunderbolt 5 cable designed for high-speed data, high-resolution video and up to 240W charging.

What bandwidth does Thunderbolt 5 provide?

The cable supports 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and up to 120Gbps in one direction using Boost Mode for display-intensive workloads.

What video output does it support?

It supports DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode with up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz video using DSC, with HDR and 10-bit colour supported by compatible devices.

How much charging power does it support?

It supports up to 240W Power Delivery EPR when used with compatible devices and a suitable power source.

Is it backward compatible?

Yes. It is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4 up to 40Gbps and USB 3.2 up to 10Gbps, subject to connected device capabilities.

Is this an active or passive cable?

It is a passive Thunderbolt 5 cable.

How durable is the cable?

StarTech states the TPE jacket is tested for 2,000 bends at ±90 degrees and the nickel-plated connectors are rated beyond 10,000 insertions.

What warranty applies in Australia?

TBLT5MM50CM240W is covered by a lifetime official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia, subject to StarTech.com warranty terms and product assessment.

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Features and highlights

Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth

Delivers 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, with up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth in Boost Mode for display-intensive workloads.

DisplayPort 2.1 video

Supports up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz with DSC on compatible hardware, along with HDR and 10-bit colour.

240W Power Delivery EPR

Supports up to 240W USB Power Delivery EPR for compatible high-performance laptops and devices.

Certified and backward compatible

Thunderbolt-certified for Thunderbolt 5 performance and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4 and USB 3.2.

Key highlights

0.5 m [1.6 ft] cable
Passive design
TPE jacket tested for 2,000 bends at ±90°
Nickel-plated connectors rated beyond 10,000 insertions

Lifetime official StarTech.com warranty

Australian version supplied by DeviceDeal. Retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice; warranty coverage is subject to StarTech.com terms, eligibility and product assessment.

Specifications

StarTech TBLT5MM50CM240W 50cm Certified Thunderbolt 5 Cable 240W

General

Product type	Certified Thunderbolt 5 cable
Active or passive	Passive
Warranty	Lifetime

Connector(s)

Connector A	1 × Thunderbolt 5
Connector B	1 × Thunderbolt 5

Hardware

Connector plating	Nickel
Cable jacket material	TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomers
Cable shield material	Tinned Copper Braid
Wire gauge	30/34 AWG
Cable OD	4.6 mm [0.2 in]
Connector style	Straight

Performance

Maximum data transfer rate	80Gbps bidirectional
Boost Mode	Up to 120Gbps transmit / 40Gbps receive for display-intensive applications
Video revision	DisplayPort 2.1
Maximum digital resolution	8K 60Hz; also supports 4K 240Hz with DSC on compatible devices
PCI Express	PCIe 4.0 up to 64Gbps
Backward compatibility	Thunderbolt 4/3; USB4 up to 40Gbps; USB 3.2 up to 10Gbps

Power

Power Delivery	240W EPR

Environmental

Operating temperature	10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature	-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Humidity	85% RH

Physical Characteristics

Colour	Black
Cable length	0.5 m [1.6 ft]
Product length	513.3 mm [20.2 in]
Product width	12.4 mm [0.5 in]
Product height	6 mm [0.2 in]
Weight of product	24 g [0.8 oz]