When will the OWC two-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable be available?

OWC announced the cable in advance of CES 2026, indicating it will be available soon.

Why do Mac users need a longer Thunderbolt 5 cable?

A longer cable provides more flexibility for desktop setups with docks and computers, overcoming the limitations of shorter, standard cables.

Is Thunderbolt 5 common on PCs?

No, Thunderbolt 5 is currently more prevalent on Mac devices than on PCs, with limited integration on PC processor platforms.

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OWC Unveils 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 Cable

5 Jan

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Summary

OWC's new two-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable offers greater flexibility.
The cable is priced at $79.99, significantly more than shorter options.
Thunderbolt 5 is currently more prevalent on Macs than PCs.

OWC is launching the first two-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable ahead of CES 2026. This extended cable addresses the common issue of one-meter cables being insufficient for optimal desk setups, particularly for users with Thunderbolt docks and desktop computers. The new cable offers 6.56 feet of reach compared to the standard 3.2 feet.

The $79.99 OWC cable is considerably more expensive than its one-meter counterpart, which costs $34.99. This price reflects the likely use of active signal amplification technology. Apple has previously offered longer Thunderbolt cables for older generations, but has not yet released a two-meter Thunderbolt 5 option.

Currently, Thunderbolt 5 is primarily a Mac technology, with native integration found in Mac Minis and MacBook Pros featuring M4 Pro or M4 Max chips. While some PC gaming laptops include Thunderbolt 5, it is not a standard feature across PC processor platforms. This makes the longer cable a specific convenience for Mac users.