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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 4.0 240W 40Gbps Type-C Braided Cable 3.3ft

SKU CH-ZAA2-N8VEY

Transfers data at 40 Gbps, delivers up to 240 W of power, and drives 8K at 60 Hz or dual 4K at 144 Hz over Thunderbolt

Cable Length 3.3 Feet

  • Charge phones to laptops at up to 240W with compatible charger
  • Move large files in seconds at 40Gbps transfer speed
  • Drive one 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@144Hz displays from one port
  • Connect Thunderbolt 3 and 4 devices with full backward compatibility
  • Braided jacket survives 5000 bend cycles for long cable life

What this cable does and who it suits

The SMUGDESK USB 4.0 cable carries 40Gbps data, up to 240W power and 8K@60Hz video over a 3.3ft braided USB-C link. It targets users who need one lead for high-speed storage, laptop charging and external monitors without swapping cables.

Behaviour under sustained load

Rated for 5000 bend cycles in lab tests, the sleeved jacket resists wear from daily coiling and uncoiling. The 240W ceiling holds only while both the charger and the device negotiate that level; otherwise the cable reverts to the lower PD tier the pair agrees on.

Practical limits of the USB4 interface

Bandwidth caps at 40Gbps, so a single 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@144Hz stream fits, but adding more displays or higher refresh rates exceeds the pipe. Daisy-chaining up to six Thunderbolt devices works only when every link in the chain supports the same Thunderbolt 3 or 4 standard.

Highlights

  • Charge phones to laptops at up to 240W with compatible charger
  • Move large files in seconds at 40Gbps transfer speed
  • Drive one 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@144Hz displays from one port
  • Connect Thunderbolt 3 and 4 devices with full backward compatibility
  • Braided jacket survives 5000 bend cycles for long cable life

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

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Questions about this item

Does the 40 Gbps cable generate noticeable heat when transferring large files continuously?

The cable is rated for 40 Gbps data transfer and 240 W power delivery; normal operation under load does not produce excessive heat.

What charger and device are required to reach the 240 W charging rate?

A USB Power Delivery charger and a host device that both support 240 W output are needed to achieve the maximum power level.

Will this cable work with my existing Thunderbolt 3 dock and USB 3.2 SSD at full speed?

The cable is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, USB 3.2, USB 3.1 and USB 2.0, so it will operate each device at its own maximum capability.

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