Most accessories, unless there is a very special purpose or function, the price of Apple’s original products will be slightly higher than that of third parties. When Apple launched the Mac Studio and Studio Display earlier this year, they also quietly launched them at the same time. A new Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable capable of transferring up to 40Gb/s data and providing up to 100W charging.
Why are Apple’s original Thunderbolt 4 Pro cables so expensive?Foreign YouTubers take it apart for you
Apple’s new Thunderbolt 4 Pro cableThere are two length options, 1.8 meters and 3 meters, priced at NT$3,990 and NT$4,890 respectively.From the appearance, it is difficult for many people to understand why its price is so expensive, it does not matter, foreign YouTube channel ChargerLAB Recently, I disassembled this wire, so that I can fully understand its value, which makes people feel that it is really expensive.
Apple’s new Thunderbolt 4 Pro cables feature a braided design that makes the coils less tangle-free and more durable. However, despite being 5mm in diameter, it may look like a normal wire on the outside, but there are some interesting details inside. As shown in the disassembly, a total of 19 wires are contained in the water and dustproof braided sheath, and the inner side of the braid is protected by a thermoplastic elastic material TPE and a film with a mask function. Of the 19 wires, 5 are tinned copper for power supply, most of the others are silver plated or pure copper, and 2 are for USB 2.0 transmission and are compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and standard USB , the outer layer is covered with a white plastic wire.
The wire connector part is protected by a hard black plastic material and a brass sleeve, which can carry multiple components. One of the most noteworthy components is the chip from Intel. The chip manages the Thunderbolt connection and acts as a signal reconstructor to ensure signal stability, and each connector has 24 gold-plated pins.
ChargeLAB explained that Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 Pro cables are made of high-quality materials, making them more durable and less susceptible to external signal interference, and the Intel chip enhances the stability of signal transmission. For professionals, the work efficiency can be greatly improved by this wire. In the video, they also praised this cable as one of the best options in its class, and it’s a perfect match for high-end computers.