Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Cable, 1.7ft USB-C to USB-C Cable, 240W Charging | 80Gbps Data Transfer, Up to 120Gbps Bandwidth, 8K/4K Displays, for iPhone 16, MacBook and More (Thunderbolt 5-Certified)

I now own two of these Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 cables, and honestly, they’ve been rock solid from day one. One stays connected to my Anker docking station, and the other powers my smart desk mat where I dock my iPhone and AirPods for charging. The speed and power delivery are the real stars here. Charging is fast and consistent, data transfer is incredibly smooth, and everything just works the way premium gear should. No disconnects, no lag, no weird compatibility issues. Just clean, reliable performance every time. And when I do need to move large files from my 4TB external hard drive, transfers are flawless and incredibly fast with this cable. It handles heavy data like it’s nothing. Bottom line: ultra-fast, powerful, and dependable. If you want a future-proof Thunderbolt 5 cable that can handle serious charging, high-speed data, and display support without breaking a sweat, this is an easy recommendation.

1.7 feet isn't a true measurement. The true 0.5 metric isn't perfectly divisible by any fraction of an inch or foot. It is about 20 3/8 inches. Since Thunderbolt 5 operates at high speeds (up to 120GPS), keeping the cable short is necessary to prevent signal degradation. However, for my use as a charging cable, this is overkill. But the minimalist length is perfect for reducing cable clutter and suits my purpose. Despite being braided, the cable is somewhat stiff but still manageable. This degree of insulation is to be expected in such high performance cable, and pairs well with my Anker Prime 250W Charging Station.

Working nicely and a lot more flexible than earlier Anker Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cables that didn’t have the woven jacket. Anker stuff almost always just works right out of the box and stays that way, and this cable is no exception in my experience.

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