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Black braided USB-C to USB-C cable, five feet long, straight male connectors on both ends

ESTONE

ESTONE PQ004 USB4 Cable 5ft 40Gbps 240W 8K@60Hz Black

SKU CH-ZQA9-9K4B6

USB4 Gen 3x2 cable delivering 40Gbps data, 8K@60Hz video and up to 240W charging over 5ft

  • Refresh frequency8K@60 Hz
  • Connection typeUSB C to USB C
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Apple compatibilityUSB-C port
  • Product typeUSB4
  • Product colorBlack

Cable Length 5 Feet

  • Charges devices at up to 240W with PD 3.1 support
  • Drives an 8K display at 60Hz or dual 4K screens
  • Transfers data at up to 40Gbps with USB4 Gen 3x2
  • Works with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 hosts
  • Braided USB-C to USB-C cable, 5ft length

USB4 Gen 3x2 Cable for High-Throughput Workflows

This 5 ft USB C to USB C cable implements the USB4 Gen 3x2 standard with 40 Gbps bandwidth and 240 W Power Delivery 3.1. It targets creators moving large media libraries, engineers driving 8K displays and users charging high-draw laptops from a single port.

Thermals and Power Delivery in Daily Use

The braided jacket dissipates heat during sustained 48 V 5 A charging sessions while supporting PD 3.1, PD 3.0 PPS, PD 2.0, QC 4.0, QC 3.0, AFC, SCP and FCP profiles. Backward-compatible ports fall back to 20 Gbps Gen 2 speeds without overheating the connector housing.

Build Quality and Connector Implications

Male-to-male reversible plugs withstand repeated insertion cycles and mate with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 hosts as well as every USB-C device. The 40 Gbps link enables single 8K 60 Hz or dual 4K 60 Hz video plus eGPU bandwidth, yet devices limited to Gen 2 ports will not reach the cable’s peak throughput.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Refresh frequency 8K@60 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 366 items is 60 Hz.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Model namePQ004
Product typeUSB4
Product colorBlack
Display
Refresh frequency8K@60 Hz
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to USB C
Thunderbolt 3 supportYes
Connector genderMale to Male
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityUSB-C port

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the USB C male ends to get 40Gbps data and 240W charging?

Plug the reversible USB C male connectors into the host and device ports; the cable is bi-directional so orientation does not matter. Ensure both ports support USB4 Gen 3x2 and PD 3.1 at 48V/5A to reach 40Gbps and 240W.

Will the braided jacket or connectors degrade after repeated plugging cycles?

The braided exterior resists abrasion and the reinforced USB C male ends are rated for thousands of insertion cycles; no user-serviceable parts exist, so the cable is replaced only if physical damage occurs.

At what point does sustained 40Gbps transfer or 240W charging hit a thermal or bandwidth ceiling?

Bandwidth drops to 20Gbps if either port is USB4 Gen 2, and power negotiates down if the charger or device cannot sustain 48V/5A; the cable itself is built for continuous 40Gbps and 240W operation.

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