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This User Manual covers setup, features, compatibility, and specifications for the Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable (ST-YTB5100K).

What's In The Box

Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable, User Manual.

Product Overview

One cable for data, displays, and charging: up to 120 Gbps in a single direction (80 Gbps bidirectional), up to 240W of USB PD 3.1 power for high-performance laptops, and video output up to dual 8K/60Hz displays with DSC or a single 4K screen at 240Hz. It is fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB, so it works with your existing USB-C devices at their native speeds. The 1 m braided jacket and aluminum connector housings are built for daily plugging and packing.

Setup

The cable is plug and play: no drivers, apps, or settings required.

1. Connect to your device: Plug either end of the cable into the Thunderbolt or USB-C port on your laptop, tablet, or phone.
2. Connect to a USB-C PD power adapter, external monitor, or USB-C peripheral: Plug the other end into the device you want to charge from, display to, or transfer data with.

Functions

Parts labeled diagram of the Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable with 2 labeled components.

1. Thunderbolt 5 Connectors (120Gbps) (240W) (8K/60Hz): Identical Thunderbolt 5 USB-C connectors on both ends; either end can go to the device or the accessory. They carry data up to 120 Gbps unidirectional / 80 Gbps bidirectional, charging up to 240W (USB PD 3.1), and video up to 8K/60Hz, and are fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB devices.
2. Premium Braided Cable (1M / 3.3 ft): The 1 m braided jacket with aluminum connector housings, built to resist fraying with daily use and travel.

Features

- Data transfer up to 120 Gbps unidirectional, 80 Gbps bidirectional: twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4.
- Charging up to 240W (USB PD 3.1) for high-performance laptops.
- Video output up to 2x 8K@60Hz (with DSC), 3x 4K@144Hz, 1x 4K@240Hz, or 1x 1080p@540Hz.
- Fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB.
- Premium braided 1 m / 3.3 ft cable with aluminum housings.

Important Limitations

Charging ceiling: The cable can support up to 240W charging (USB PD 3.1). Actual charging speed depends on your power adapter and device.

Data speed ceiling: Data transfer speeds are up to 120 Gbps unidirectional and 80 Gbps bidirectional. Actual speeds depend on the connected devices' Thunderbolt or USB generation.

Specifications

Model: ST-YTB5100K
Connector: Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
Length: 1 m / 3.3 ft
Cable Body: Premium braided, aluminum connector housings
Data Transfer Speed: Up to 120 Gbps unidirectional / 80 Gbps bidirectional
Max Power Delivery: Up to 240W (USB PD 3.1)
Video Output Configurations:
8K: 1x 8K @ 60Hz, or 2x 8K @ 60Hz (with DSC)
4K: 3x 4K @ 144Hz, or 1x 4K @ 240Hz
1080p: 1x 1080p @ 540Hz

Certifications

FCC, CE, WEEE, CAN ICES(3)/NMB(3)