StarTech.com 1M Thunderbolt 3 Passive Cable 20Gbps 4K 60Hz TBLT3MM1M
The StarTech.com 1M Thunderbolt 3 Passive Cable (TBLT3MM1M) provides 20 Gbps data transfer, 4K 60Hz video output, and power delivery for high-performance professional setups.
- High-Speed Data: Delivers 20 Gbps throughput, accelerating large file transfers and reducing wait times for critical projects.
- 4K Video Support: Enables crisp 4K 60Hz video output, ensuring clear visuals for design, editing, and detailed presentations.
- Power Delivery: Charges connected devices, simplifying cable management and reducing the need for additional power adapters.
- Daisy Chain Ready: Supports linking up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices, expanding workstation connectivity without performance loss.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 1M Thunderbolt 3 Passive Cable (TBLT3MM1M) is a purpose-built accessory designed to deliver consistent 20 Gbps data transfer speeds, ensuring rapid movement of large files and smooth operation of high-bandwidth peripherals. It supports full 4K 60Hz video output, providing crystal-clear visuals for professional displays and monitors.
This cable also provides power delivery for charging compatible devices, reducing desktop clutter and simplifying power management. Its robust construction with a PVC jacket and aluminum mylar foil shielding ensures signal integrity and long-term durability, minimizing the need for frequent replacements.
- User Experience & Input: Provides a single-cable solution for data, video, and power, simplifying workstation setup and reducing cable clutter for a more organized workspace.
- 20Gbps Throughput: Facilitates high-speed data transfers, crucial for professionals working with large media files or requiring rapid access to external storage.
- 4K 60Hz Video: Supports high-resolution displays, enabling detailed visual work for graphic designers, video editors, and CAD professionals.
- Daisy Chain Capability: Allows for the expansion of Thunderbolt 3 device connectivity, supporting complex multi-device setups from a single host port.
- Compatibility & Build Quality: Engineered with a durable PVC jacket and aluminum mylar foil shielding, ensuring reliable performance and extended product lifespan in demanding professional use.
This StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 cable is an essential component for optimizing high-performance workstations, delivering reliable connectivity and operational efficiency.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Transfer for Creative Workflows
Creative agencies and design studios frequently handle massive video files, high-resolution images, and complex 3D models that demand rapid data movement. This Thunderbolt 3 cable provides a consistent 20Gbps connection, drastically reducing transfer times for external SSDs and RAID arrays, ensuring project deadlines are met efficiently.
Media production houses, graphic design firms, architectural studios, engineering consultancies
Enhanced Workstation Connectivity for Multi-Display Setups
Professionals in finance, legal, and engineering often require multiple high-resolution monitors to manage complex data, documents, and applications simultaneously. The cable supports 4K 60Hz video output and daisy-chaining up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices, enabling expansive and high-fidelity multi-display configurations from a single laptop port.
Financial trading desks, legal research departments, CAD/CAM engineering teams, data analytics centers
Streamlined Power and Peripheral Management
Modern professional workstations often require multiple cables for power, data, and video, leading to cluttered desks and complex setup procedures. This Thunderbolt 3 cable consolidates data, 4K video, and power delivery into a single connection, simplifying workstation deployment and reducing cable management overhead for IT teams.
Corporate offices, remote work setups, co-working spaces, IT departments managing hot-desking environments
Key Features
20 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Accelerates large file transfers and ensures smooth operation of high-bandwidth peripherals, minimizing workflow interruptions.
4096 x 2160 pixels Maximum Resolution
Delivers crisp 4K 60Hz video output, providing essential visual clarity for detailed professional work.
Daisy Chain Support
Enables the connection of up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices, expanding workstation connectivity and supporting complex multi-peripheral setups.
1 m Cable Length
Provides optimal reach for connecting devices without excessive cable clutter, maintaining a tidy and organized workspace.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Jacket Material
Ensures durability and flexibility, protecting the internal conductors and extending the cable's operational lifespan in daily use.
Industry Applications
Media & Entertainment
For connecting high-speed storage and 4K displays to workstations used in video editing and graphic design workflows.
Legal & Professional Services
For linking high-resolution monitors and external storage to professional laptops in law firms and accounting practices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
For connecting specialized diagnostic tools or high-resolution displays to industrial workstations for detailed analysis and control.
Education & Research
For enabling high-speed data transfer and multi-monitor setups in university labs and research facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary difference between a passive and active Thunderbolt 3 cable?
Passive Thunderbolt 3 cables, like this 1M model, are generally more cost-effective for shorter distances (typically up to 2 meters) and support the full 20Gbps or 40Gbps bandwidth without requiring active signal conditioning. Active cables are needed for longer runs (over 2 meters) to maintain signal integrity, often at a higher cost.
Can this cable be used with USB-C devices that are not Thunderbolt 3 compatible?
Yes, this Thunderbolt 3 cable is compatible with USB-C devices, but it will operate at the maximum speed supported by the connected USB-C device, which will be lower than Thunderbolt 3's 20Gbps. It will still provide data, video, and power delivery as supported by the USB-C standard.
Does this cable support charging for laptops or other devices?
Yes, this Thunderbolt 3 cable supports power delivery, allowing it to charge compatible laptops and other devices connected via Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C, reducing the need for separate power adapters.
What types of devices can I connect using the daisy chain feature?
The daisy chain feature allows you to connect multiple Thunderbolt 3 devices, such as external GPUs, high-speed storage drives, docking stations, and 4K monitors, in a series, all connected to a single Thunderbolt 3 port on your host computer.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.