In 2025, though, that’s finally poised to change — thanks to Thunderbolt 5. Thunderbolt 5 debuted on the Razer Blade 18 (2024) in April 2024, but as more laptops arrive with Thunderbolt 5 port ...

Thunderbolt 4 can hit speeds of up to 40Gbps and support up to two 4K displays or even an 8K panel. And with Apple's newly listed cable, you can reap those benefits from a nearly 10-foot distance.

It’s used universally for USB 3, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 3, and other data standards. It can support high-wattage charging and power (see “ How to tell whether a USB-C cable can carry ...