This Thunderbolt 3 Cable from Apple utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector and supports a maximum data transfer rate of 40 Gb/s for Thunderbolt 3-compatible products. Otherwise, it supports up to 10 Gb/s via USB 3.1 standards. Additionally, it can be used to connect both DisplayPort and USB Type-C displays, charge devices with up to 100W of power delivery, and daisy-chained with up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices.

Data Transfer Rate of up to 40 Gb/s    Reversible USB Type-C Connector    Supports up to 100W Power Delivery    Supports DisplayPort Video Output    Daisy-Chain up to 6 Thunderbolt Devices

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I wanted to connect an external hard drive that only has a USB-C to my MacBook which has Thunderbolt 2 and get the maximum speed out of it, which is the Thunderbolt 2...I have to get this adapter and then a Thunderbolt cable male to male in order for it to work? Are there no USB-C male to Thunderbolt 2 male cables?

A: Unfortunately Usb type c/thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 cables don't exist yet, just the adapters.

Q: 2. If i put 2 thunderbolt cables in the device and the hard disk will doubles the speed of transport or not?

A: I can't imagine that it's that simple. I'd say No.

Q: 3. I just purchased a G-Technology G-RAID 12TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array external hard drive. I currently use a Late 2015 Apple 27" iMac with Thunderbolt 2 ports. Will this male to male cable work?

A: No, but all you need is a Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 cable and an Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter (BH #APMMEL2AMA). You would connect the adapter to the drive, and then the cable to the iMac.

Q: 4. Would this connect my Surface to my iMac?

A: No, the Surface Pro does not have Thunderbolt so that will not work using the Apple Thunderbolt Cable (1.6') BH #APMD862LLA.

Q: 5. Can this adapter be used to connect a 2017 MBP (thunderbolt 3) to a late 2012 iMac with thunderbolt 1 ports in order to use Migration Assistant to move items from the old iMac to the new MBP 2017?

A: Yes, you can use this adapter together with a standard thunderbolt cable to connect the two computers together.

Q: 6. Can this be use to connect a Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle to an iMac?

A: Yes, you can use the Apple Thunderbolt Cable (1.6') BH #APMD862LLA to connect the Blackmagic intensity shuttle to a Mac with Thunderbolt 2 ports.

Q: 7. Will this adapter allow me to download photos from my Nikon D7100 SLR digital camera to a MacBook Pro 2019? The camera uses a UC-E6 USB. I believe the end that plugs into the computer is a USB 2 Type A.

A: No, this adapter is just Thunderbolt. You need this adapter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1128928-REG/apple_mj1m2am_a_usb_c_to_usb_adapter.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 8. Would this cable connect my 27 iMac 2011 model with a 15 Mac Book Pro 2016 model?

A: Yes it will. You should turn off one, connect them, and then start it while pressing t and it will enter Target mode (it will show the Thunderbolt icon). It will mount as an external drive in the other computer.Once you are done, you eject the drive and turn off the machine by pressing the power button. Then, disconnect both machines.:)

Q: 9. I need a USB-C cable to recharge a device. To simplify my life, and provide more options, should I just buy this Thunderbolt 4 cable?

A: The Apple Thunderbolt 3 Cable (2.6') BH #APMQ4H2AMA would work to charge a USB C or Thunderbolt 3/4 device up to 100W so you could certainly use it for that.

Q: 10. If i put 2 cables in the device and the hard disk will doubles the speed of transport or not?

A: No, it does not, at least in the current generation. However, doubling the cables for speed is in the works and will be released in the next year or two. That said, the connector changes. I hope this helps.