Cable Matters brings powerful new Thunderbolt 5 cable for faster setups

Cable Matters Thunderbolt 5 active cable (5)

Cable Matters has announced a new 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 active cable that is made for people who want top performance without short cable limits. This new cable is designed for creators, professionals, and advanced users who need fast speed, strong power, and a clean desk setup.

The Thunderbolt 5 active cable supports data speeds of up to 80 Gbps. With Bandwidth Boost turned on, it can reach up to 120 Gbps for video use. This makes it useful for heavy work like video editing, moving large files, and 3D or AI tasks. Even with its longer 2-meter length, the cable keeps full performance, which is not easy to achieve with regular cables.

Power support is also strong. The cable can deliver up to 240 W of charging, which is enough for high-end laptops and workstations. It can also handle demanding display setups. Users can connect dual 8K displays at 60 Hz or even three 4K displays at 144 Hz, depending on their system and graphics hardware.

Cable Matters says the goal is to give users more freedom when setting up their workspace. Longer cable length means better desk layout without losing speed or stability. Intel also shared that Thunderbolt 5 is built for next-generation computers, and cables like this help users get the full benefit in real-world setups.

The cable works with Thunderbolt 5 devices and is also compatible with older standards like Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C. Real performance may depend on the connected devices and system used.