SMUGDESK USB 4 Cable Thunderbolt 4 3.3ft 240W 40Gbps 8K@60Hz
A USB-C cable delivering 240W charging, 40Gbps data and 8K@60Hz video over 3.3ft
Cable Length 3.3 Feet
- 1.6 Feet$12.99
- 3.3 Feet$15.99
- 4 Feet$15.99
- Charges compatible laptops at up to 240W for rapid power delivery
- Transfers data at up to 40Gbps when both ends support the speed
- Drives an 8K display at 60Hz or dual 4K monitors
- Works with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 plus USB 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2 devices
- 3ft length suits desktop and portable setups
What this cable is and who it is for
The SMUGDESK USB 4 cable delivers Thunderbolt 4 performance with 40Gbps data transfer and 240W power delivery. It suits professionals connecting MacBooks, iPads, docks or 8K displays who need maximum speed and charging in a single 3.3ft link. Buyers needing longer reach for desk-to-rack runs should look elsewhere.
Build quality and daily connectivity
The USB-C to USB-C design carries Thunderbolt 3 and 4 signals while staying backward compatible with USB 3.2, 3.1 and 3.0 hosts. Its 48V/5A rating lets a MacBook Pro reach full charge in under an hour, and the 8K@60Hz video bandwidth drives one 8K screen or two 4K monitors when two cables are used.
Thermals, noise and power draw
Passive construction means no fan noise and no active cooling to manage. The cable handles up to 240W without overheating during sustained charging or 40Gbps transfers, drawing only the power negotiated by the connected devices.
How it compares
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- Price $15.99
- Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Specifications
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Other versions of this model
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Questions about this item
What data-transfer ceiling does the 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 interface enforce in practice?
The cable supports up to 40Gbps, but actual speed is limited by the slowest connected device; both ends must be Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 40Gbps capable to reach the maximum.
What physical clearance does the 3.3ft USB-C to USB-C cable need for a tidy desk run?
At 3.3ft (1.64ft in the alternate spec) the cable spans roughly one metre, so allow a little slack behind the device to avoid sharp bends at the connectors.
How do I install the cable so the 240W charging and 8K@60Hz video both work?
Plug each USB-C end into a port that supports Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 with 48V/5A power delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode; using a lesser port caps charging at lower wattage and video at 4K.
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