OWC unveils truly universal Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable

The OWC Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable is fully compatible with any modern USB standard and will connect any two USB-C devices without issues.

When USB-C was first introduced, it was meant to be the universal connector that made buying cables easier than ever. The end result, given the poor labeling, ended up being more confusing than the connectors before it.

Now, OWC has a cable that unifies all of the standards into one universal cable that is backwards compatible from Thunderbolt 4. With a single cable you can connect any two USB-C devices and achieve full power and a maximum speed data connection without needing to concern yourself with which standard is which.

"With the OWC Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C Cable, you never have to worry or wonder if you have the right cable because it's a perfect cable for all of your C-to-C connectivity needs," said Larry O'Connor, Founder, and CEO of OWC. "If it fits your ports, it 100% does support. No other USB-C cable, other than one that is Thunderbolt 4 certified, can make this claim. As I introduce these new cables to individuals and groups, I can't tell you how many people have said they will be cutting all their other USB-C cables. Incorrect cable use is a real issue and headache we are excited to have solved."

Features of the OWC Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable:

Connects to any USB-C device
Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, or USB 3
Power delivery up to 100W
Data transfer up to 40Gb/s
Up to 8K video out capability to Thunderbolt or USB-C display
3 Year OWC Limited Warranty

AppleInsider has been in the process of testing the USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 cables available from assorted vendors. So far, the verdict has been mixed with even multiple cables from the same vendor, with the same posted specs, not being "universal" or not living up to what the companies promise. We will be adding OWC's cable to the test list.

You can purchase the OWC Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable for $27.99 in 0.8 meter length on MacSales.

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6 Comments

BayHorse 13 comments · 6 Years

About 3 years ago

This sounds great, and hopefully it will be available in 12” and 18” lengths as well. I’m expecting Apple to include Tb-4 on next years iPad Pro, at the very least. Excellent for connecting my iPad to external SSD, while 31” is beyond what would be needed.

mknelson 1145 comments · 9 Years

BayHorse said:

This sounds great, and hopefully it will be available in 12” and 18” lengths as well. I’m expecting Apple to include Tb-4 on next years iPad Pro, at the very least. Excellent for connecting my iPad to external SSD, while 31” is beyond what would be needed.

Startech has had some similar TB3/USB-C cables for quite awhile and there are some slightly shorter ones. 0.5m/18". You just have to make sure it supports full 10Gb USB, 100W power, etc.
https://www.startech.com/en-us/cables/tblt34mm50cw

The new OWC cable adds TB4 support and 8K video. Otherwise they seem to be matching.

entropys 4288 comments · 13 Years

The new OWC cable adds TB4 support and 8K video. Otherwise they seem to be matching.

Yeah. Otherwise.

nicholfd 826 comments · 6 Years

mknelson said:

BayHorse said:

This sounds great, and hopefully it will be available in 12” and 18” lengths as well. I’m expecting Apple to include Tb-4 on next years iPad Pro, at the very least. Excellent for connecting my iPad to external SSD, while 31” is beyond what would be needed.

Startech has had some similar TB3/USB-C cables for quite awhile and there are some slightly shorter ones. 0.5m/18". You just have to make sure it supports full 10Gb USB, 100W power, etc.
https://www.startech.com/en-us/cables/tblt34mm50cw

The new OWC cable adds TB4 support and 8K video. Otherwise they seem to be matching.

By your own statements, they are not matching.

That's the point about the OWC (and any TB 4 certified cable) - It does it all, and you don't have to look at specs. If it's TB4 certified (it will be labeled that way), then it will "just work" for all the standards that the USB-C type port might provide.