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Here's why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much

Engadget • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

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Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

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Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

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