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Apple's Thunderbolt cable enables you to connect a Thunderbolt-compatible Mac with Thunderbolt-equipped peripherals such as hard drives, displays, video capture devices, and more. Thunderbolt technology supports blazing-fast data transfer with two independent channels of 10 gigabits per second (Gbit/s) each. The Thunderbolt cable can also be used for Target Disk Mode between two Macs that support Thunderbolt. It measures 2 meters in length (78.75 inches).
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Compatible Apple Computers
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini (2011 release and later)
Revolutionary Thunderbolt Technology
Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O (input/output) technology delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second of transfer speeds in both directions. The Thunderbolt port allows you to connect to new Thunderbolt-compatible peripherals as well as existing USB and FireWire peripherals using simple adapters. You'll be able to move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800, and you can daisy-chain up to six high-speed devices without using a hub. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI, and VGA displays.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By RonAnnArbor
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a must-have accessory if you are planning to use any of the Mac thunderbolt features.
I used mine first to run migration assistant from my Macbook Pro (2011) to my Macbook Air (2011) and it took less than 30 minutes to copy over what normally takes 3-4 hours using firewire, or 8-10 hours using ethernet cables.
Next purchase will be a Thuderbolt enabled backup disk, since those will be zippy and fast.
At either rate, it's the only choice you have since there are no licensed third party thunderbolt cables.
I used mine first to run migration assistant from my Macbook Pro (2011) to my Macbook Air (2011) and it took less than 30 minutes to copy over what normally takes 3-4 hours using firewire, or 8-10 hours using ethernet cables.
Next purchase will be a Thuderbolt enabled backup disk, since those will be zippy and fast.
At either rate, it's the only choice you have since there are no licensed third party thunderbolt cables.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By C. Hayden
Amazon Verified Purchase
This cable and the Thunderbolt technology are an amazing step forward in file transfer.
For several years I shot and edited broadcast video for a living. I've used USB, Firewire 400 and 800, as well as ethernet cable to make the transfer of large uncompressed and unforgiving files. Thunderbolt is so much faster that I don't have exact ratios but guess it is about 10-times faster than my preferred methods of Firewire 800 and ethernet.
Wish there were more storage options.
I used this cable to run a SuperDuper clone backup from a 2011 MacBook Air to a 2011 Mac Mini in under 30-minutes. Previous clones had been stamped from that MBA to USB drives and Firewire 800 connected machines at over 3.5 hours. So, I'm going to go out on a limb and recommend you buy one if you have the Thunderbolt ready devices. If you edit video, step up your game and go from pushing cement trucks around to using a jetpack.
The cable ends get a little warm, but that's probably 'cause these things are hot!
For several years I shot and edited broadcast video for a living. I've used USB, Firewire 400 and 800, as well as ethernet cable to make the transfer of large uncompressed and unforgiving files. Thunderbolt is so much faster that I don't have exact ratios but guess it is about 10-times faster than my preferred methods of Firewire 800 and ethernet.
Wish there were more storage options.
I used this cable to run a SuperDuper clone backup from a 2011 MacBook Air to a 2011 Mac Mini in under 30-minutes. Previous clones had been stamped from that MBA to USB drives and Firewire 800 connected machines at over 3.5 hours. So, I'm going to go out on a limb and recommend you buy one if you have the Thunderbolt ready devices. If you edit video, step up your game and go from pushing cement trucks around to using a jetpack.
The cable ends get a little warm, but that's probably 'cause these things are hot!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this cable to allow me to use my 27" iMac as an external display from my retina display macbook pro and it works great!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By MartyF81
Amazon Verified Purchase
Cable works just as expected. It is too expensive though for what it offers. The cable is very stiff which makes storage and portability difficult. Only having one length really stinks. It would be nice to be able to get this in like a 6" length to keep in a bag as many Thunderbolt devices are meant for portable storage and who really wants to carry around a 6ft cable that is hard to wind up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
If you need a Thunderbolt cable this genuine Apple cable is the one to get. If it is important enough to go for Thunderbolt speed then it is worth getting the Genuine Apple cable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Pray
Amazon Verified Purchase
I use this cable to connect a G-Raid drive to my Macbook Pro retina. No issues with performance but $50 for a simple cable seems way more expensive than it needs to be.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Michael
Amazon Verified Purchase
In my case I am using this Thunderbolt cable to connect a MacBook Pro (15", I think it's a mid-2011 model) to a mid-2011 iMac (21.5"). Both systems have Thunderbolt built-in. Target Display Mode has worked fine so far. I haven't noticed any flickering or refresh problems. Response seems perfect.
In my opinion the cable is a bit overpriced even though it includes electronics. I'd have been more comfortable paying around $25 but it offers just enough convenience that I decided to spend $50 for it. Now I can use my personal iMac as an extended display for my work system when without needing to setup another monitor somewhere else in the house (I often do work that is more efficient when using two displays).
At this time I don't have any other devices that support Thunderbolt.
In my opinion the cable is a bit overpriced even though it includes electronics. I'd have been more comfortable paying around $25 but it offers just enough convenience that I decided to spend $50 for it. Now I can use my personal iMac as an extended display for my work system when without needing to setup another monitor somewhere else in the house (I often do work that is more efficient when using two displays).
At this time I don't have any other devices that support Thunderbolt.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tried a competitor 3rd party cable, should have stuck with the best.
June 29, 2012
There are plenty of reviews below leaving great praise for the Thunderbolt cables Apple makes. They're not *fanboy* posts, these truly are the best cables.
I purchased another brand (i'm not going to bash them directly), needless to say It had a hard time delivering the 10gbps throughput. I have two thunderbolt displays on my other systems here in the office, I used both of them
with a Pegasus Raid controller and notice horrible transfer speeds (MBP ->Monitor->G-Drive->Monitor->Pegasus). I notices had the Pegasus at the end of the chain and was noticing extremely slow transfer speeds. Given that Thunderbolt was designed to be used in this manner, I was a bit disappointed. I switched over to the Pegasus directly to the system and tested speeds, then tried the Apple cable and tested speeds. The Apple cable was consistent, I notice that the 3rd party cable had transfer rates that varied as much as 40%. It's possible I had a bad cable, as such i'm not bashing them by brand here, but In the end as it wasn't really cheaper, I decided to stick with the Apple Thunderbolt cables.
In summary, tried Apple and 3rd party cables, Apple was consistent in transfer speeds and the other wasn't. I've attached a pic showing the apple cables hanging off of a G-Drive Thunderbolt raid.Apple Promise Pegasus 12TB R6 RAID System with Thunderbolt Port, for Mac.
I purchased another brand (i'm not going to bash them directly), needless to say It had a hard time delivering the 10gbps throughput. I have two thunderbolt displays on my other systems here in the office, I used both of them
with a Pegasus Raid controller and notice horrible transfer speeds (MBP ->Monitor->G-Drive->Monitor->Pegasus). I notices had the Pegasus at the end of the chain and was noticing extremely slow transfer speeds. Given that Thunderbolt was designed to be used in this manner, I was a bit disappointed. I switched over to the Pegasus directly to the system and tested speeds, then tried the Apple cable and tested speeds. The Apple cable was consistent, I notice that the 3rd party cable had transfer rates that varied as much as 40%. It's possible I had a bad cable, as such i'm not bashing them by brand here, but In the end as it wasn't really cheaper, I decided to stick with the Apple Thunderbolt cables.
In summary, tried Apple and 3rd party cables, Apple was consistent in transfer speeds and the other wasn't. I've attached a pic showing the apple cables hanging off of a G-Drive Thunderbolt raid.Apple Promise Pegasus 12TB R6 RAID System with Thunderbolt Port, for Mac.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast transfer
A simple cable you may say but this smart cable will speed up your data transfer in a way you can't imagine. A critical piece of equipment for every MacBook user.
Published 2 months ago by Mahmood Jessa
1.0 out of 5 stars
Overheated and stopped working in less than 6 months
I've had one for less than 6 months and used it infrequently to do timemachine backups to an external seagate backup enclosure. Read more
Published 2 months ago by scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
Item showed up quickly and works great. Needed it to work with the Seagate GoFlex and would recommend any time.
Published 3 months ago by Trish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great as advertised.
No complaints whatsoever. Works exactly as advertised. Solid and reliable product with no problems to report. Fast and no setup required.
Published 3 months ago by Chase Holden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Cable- NOT OLD VERSION
This cable is a necessity for a Thunderbolt peripheral and a Mac. Despite the title, it is NOT and old version, and simply has a longer cable than the other thunderbolt cable sold... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Harrison Weinerman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Had this for some time and it's still working fine
Got this around the time thunderbolt first came out and this cable is just working perfectly! So if you need one...grab it, it's quality made cable!
Published 4 months ago by dwarf
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hot !
And I mean temperature-wise. I think they put circuitry at the two ends of the cable, so it runs rather hot after a while. especially when connect to a macbook air. Read more
Published 4 months ago by W.H.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing but trouble......
This is the 1st 1 star rating I've ever given. And it's a shame that it had to be on an Apple product. Read more
Published 5 months ago by tu)v(ofo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great cable
Expensive but worth it. If you have to deal with large amounts of video, this something that you must have
Published 5 months ago by geoffrey jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
The cable is really well manufactured, sturdy and up to apple standards, the data transfer is pretty fast and free of any setup hassles
Published 5 months ago by Erick Houli
