Why does an Apple USB-C/Thunderbolt cable cost $130.

[SauRoNZA]

Quite fascinating when looked at in this level of detail.

 

[RedViking]

Quite fascinating when looked at in this level of detail.

Yeah.... No.

 

[FiestaST]

Comments are grilling these okes for not (mind the pun) comparing apples to apples ie. Comparing a basic USB-C cable to a Thunderbolt cable.

 

[3WA]

As an Apple shareholder, carry on.

 

[RedViking]

Comments are grilling these okes for not (mind the pun) comparing apples to apples ie. Comparing a basic USB-C cable to a Thunderbolt cable.

And how would that help their sponsor.

Stupid idea. Switch off the comments

 

[aleksandar]

My first meme.....

 

[Sensorei]

Comments are grilling these okes for not (mind the pun) comparing apples to apples ie. Comparing a basic USB-C cable to a Thunderbolt cable.

It's a fair point. USB C ≠ Thunderbolt 4. They have the same connector but Thunderbolt 4 is far superior in terms of bandwidth and capabilities. They should be comparing a $13.99 Thunderbolt 4 clone that claims to support 40Gbps, 100W+ charging and 8K like:

https://www.amazon.com/Silkland-Thunderbolt-Charging-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B0C48JDLX1/

 

[Smiggles]

Because it works unlike a cable from a local Pakistani.

 

[Adenoid Hynkel]

It's a fair point. USB C ≠ Thunderbolt 4. They have the same connector but Thunderbolt 4 is far superior in terms of bandwidth and capabilities. They should be comparing a $13.99 Thunderbolt 4 clone that claims to support 40Gbps, 100W+ charging and 8K like:

https://www.amazon.com/Silkland-Thunderbolt-Charging-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B0C48JDLX1/

They even have a faster cable. 27$. Plenty reviews out there.

Amazon.com: Silkland Intel Certified Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps, up to 120Gbps Bandwidth for 16K/Dual 8K, 240W, Prime Braided Thunderbolt Cable Compatible for Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4, USB C,SSD,MacBook M4 Pro,3.3FT : Electronics

Amazon.com: Silkland Intel Certified Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps, up to 120Gbps Bandwidth for 16K/Dual 8K, 240W, Prime Braided Thunderbolt Cable Compatible for Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4, USB C,SSD,MacBook M4 Pro,3.3FT : Electronics

a.co

 

[SauRoNZA]

Would be nice to see some actual throughput comparisons and not just the X-ray vision.

But it also begs the question why does this tech live in the cables and not the end point devices.

 

[FiestaST]

We know the brand, comparable value:

Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Cable (1M, 3.3ft Power Cable), USB-C to USB-C Cable w/ 100W Power Delivery, USB 4 Compliant, Compatible with Thunderbolt 3, MacBook Pro, eCPU & More - Intel Thunderbolt Certified : Amazon.co.za: Electronics

Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Cable (1M, 3.3ft Power Cable), USB-C to USB-C Cable w/ 100W Power Delivery, USB 4 Compliant, Compatible with Thunderbolt 3, MacBook Pro, eCPU & More - Intel Thunderbolt Certified : Amazon.co.za: Electronics

www.amazon.co.za

 

[FiestaST]

Damn you @SauRoNZA

I see this in ma feed: