CalDigit has released the first 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 passive cable, filling a gap that has existed since TB5 launched. Most TB5 cables max out at 1 meter for passive operation at full bandwidth. CalDigit's cable delivers 120Gbps throughput and up to 240W charging at 2 meters without requiring active electronics.
The length matters because 1-meter cables force awkward desk setups, especially for users connecting MacBook Pros or iPad Pros to docks and displays with any physical distance between them. A passive 2-meter TB5 cable at full spec is not trivial engineering, and the video walks through why that is.
This is a sponsored video from 9to5Mac, so read the full coverage with that context in mind. The technical breakdown of why 2 meters is difficult for passive TB5 cables is the reason to watch, not just the product announcement. Available now on CalDigit's US, UK, and EU stores and Amazon.
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