Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable | 1.8m Length | 40Gbps Data Transfer | 100W USB-C Power Delivery
Braided black lead that links a Mac to a Studio Display, a dock or fast external drives from across the desk.
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Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable in the 1.8m length is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 12,800, brand new and sealed. This active cable from Apple moves data at up to 40Gbps over Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, and it carries up to 100W of USB-C power. The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable also drives external displays, including the Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. It uses USB-C connectors at both ends, with the part number MW5J3ZM/A. You can inspect it at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for video editors, photographers, developers and architects, the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable handles the work that cheap USB-C leads cannot. Many charging cables look the same but move files slowly and cannot carry a picture to a monitor. That shows up when a wedding film shot in Naivasha takes an hour to copy off a drive. With the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable, one lead from a MacBook Pro to a Thunderbolt dock runs a display, an SSD, Ethernet and charging at once. The 1.8m length reaches a tower or a monitor arm without stretching across the desk.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unmarked braided cables with no proof of what they carry, Mascom International stocks the genuine Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable with the Thunderbolt logo on the connector. Buyers throughout Kenya report that fake Thunderbolt cables bought along Luthuli Avenue drop connection to external drives halfway through a copy. Studios in Westlands and Kilimani pair this cable with fast SSDs for daily backups. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, or order on WhatsApp with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable
How much is the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable 1.8m in Kenya?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable 1.8m costs KSh 12,800 at Mascom International in Nairobi, brand new and sealed. That price includes a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery, so you check the sealed box before you pay. The cable comes alone, with no power adapter, so pair it with a USB-C charger of 100W or more if you plan to charge a laptop through it. Mascom International sells compatible chargers alongside the cable at the same Kimathi Street shop.
Is the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable better than a regular Apple USB-C charge cable?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable is the right pick for data and displays, while a regular Apple USB-C charge cable is built mainly for charging. The Pro cable moves files at up to 40Gbps, drives external monitors and runs Thunderbolt docks. A standard USB-C charge cable costs far less but transfers data much more slowly and does not carry a picture to a monitor. Choose the charge cable for topping up a phone or laptop; choose the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable for monitors, docks and fast drives.
Does the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable work with Windows laptops sold in Kenya?
Yes, the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable works with any Windows laptop that has a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 port. Thunderbolt is an open standard, so business laptops such as the HP EliteBook and Lenovo ThinkPad ranges with Thunderbolt ports run docks and displays through it. Look for the small lightning-bolt symbol beside the USB-C port. Accountants and lawyers in Upper Hill often use one cable to connect a laptop to an office dock with a monitor, keyboard and network.
Will the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable charge my MacBook during KPLC power cuts?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable carries up to 100W of USB-C power, enough to charge most MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models at full speed. During a KPLC outage it charges from a USB-C power bank or a UPS-backed adapter just as it does from the wall. The cable itself draws no power and holds no battery, so outages do it no harm. For larger laptops that ship with chargers above 100W, it still charges, but more slowly than the original lead.
Can I use the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable with an iPhone?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable connects an iPhone 15 Pro to a Mac for fast transfers of photos and ProRes video. On that phone, transfers run at USB 3 speeds of up to 10Gbps instead of the slower rate of a basic cable. Content creators and journalists shooting on iPhone across Nairobi use it to pull large video files to a Mac in minutes. It also charges the iPhone from any USB-C adapter, though a shorter charge cable is easier for daily phone use.
What can I connect to a Mac with the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable connects a Mac to Thunderbolt displays, docks, external SSDs, RAID drives and audio interfaces. It supports DisplayPort video, so the Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR both run through it. You can daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices from one port. Music producers, architects and video editors use this setup to keep a laptop on one cable while drives, screens and network stay plugged into a dock.
Why is the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable braided, and does length matter?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable uses a braided jacket that coils without tangling and resists the bending that cracks cheaper rubber leads. Its 1.8m length is active, meaning chips in the connectors keep full 40Gbps speed over the extra distance. Many passive USB-C cables of similar length lose speed or drop display support. That reach lets a laptop sit on one side of a desk while the monitor or dock sits on the other, useful in tight Nairobi offices.
Who should buy the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable and who should skip it?
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable suits Mac and Thunderbolt laptop owners who run external displays, docks or fast SSDs. Video editors, photographers, developers and design studios get the most from its speed and reach. Skip it if you only charge a phone or a laptop and never move large files, because a standard USB-C charge cable does that job for far less money. Users whose laptops have only basic USB-C ports without Thunderbolt or USB4 will not see the full speed.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Data Speed
- Up to 40Gbps over Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 — copy a large video project in minutes.
- USB 3 transfers at up to 10Gbps — fast enough for external drives and iPhone 15 Pro video files.
- Active cable design — chips in each connector keep full speed across the whole 1.8m length.
- Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices — link drives, docks and displays one after another from one port.
- Thunderbolt logo on the connector — an easy way to confirm you hold the genuine fast cable.
Charging and Power Delivery
- USB Power Delivery up to 100W — enough to charge most laptops, tablets and phones at full speed.
- Works with any USB-C power adapter — power level depends on the charger you plug it into.
- Charges and moves data at the same time — one lead runs a dock that also powers your laptop.
- No battery or electronics that need power of their own — power cuts and voltage dips cause it no harm.
- Pairs with a USB-C power bank — keep a laptop charging during KPLC outages away from the wall.
Display Support
- DisplayPort video output with HBR3 — a high-bandwidth signal that carries sharp pictures to large external screens.
- Runs the Apple Studio Display — one cable carries picture, sound, camera and charging between Mac and display.
- Runs the Pro Display XDR — professional colour work on a reference screen through a single lead.
- Works with Thunderbolt and USB-C monitors from other brands — check the monitor lists USB-C or Thunderbolt input.
- Drives docks with HDMI or DisplayPort outputs — connect office projectors and TVs through a Thunderbolt dock.
Compatibility
- Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Studio.
- Windows laptops with Thunderbolt or USB4 ports — including business ranges such as HP EliteBook and Lenovo ThinkPad.
- Thunderbolt and USB-C docks, hubs and external hard drives — one cable handles all of them.
- iPhone 15 Pro to Mac — fast transfer of photos and video shot on the phone.
- Basic USB-C devices still work — they run at their own lower speed without any setup.
Build and Design
- 1.8m length — reaches a desktop tower, monitor arm or wall dock without pulling on the laptop port.
- Black braided jacket — resists kinks and fraying from daily coiling into a laptop bag.
- Coils without tangling — packs neatly for photographers and editors who travel between Nairobi and shoots upcountry.
- Male USB-C connectors at both ends — plugs either way up, so no fumbling under a desk.
- Part number MW5J3ZM/A — matches the official Apple listing so you can confirm the exact model.
Everyday Uses and Time Savings
- Video editors move a full day of 4K footage from an SSD to a Mac far faster than over a basic USB-C lead.
- Photographers back up a wedding shoot of thousands of RAW files to an external drive before leaving the venue.
- Office workers plug one cable into a dock and get a monitor, keyboard, mouse, network and charging together.
- Developers run two displays and a fast build drive from one laptop port through a Thunderbolt dock.
- Podcasters and music producers connect Thunderbolt audio interfaces for low-delay recording without dropped sound.
Package Contents
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable arrives brand new in its sealed Apple packaging. Inside is a single 1.8m braided cable with USB-C connectors at both ends. There is no power adapter, dock or display in the box, so the cable relies on the charger and devices you already own. Mascom International stocks USB-C chargers, docks and external drives separately, and our staff will match a charger to your laptop so you get the full charging speed.
Warranty
The Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. The cover applies to the cable and both connectors from the date of purchase. Claims are handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Buying the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable from Mascom International
You can pick up the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop or drive and we will test the connection with you before you pay. The cable comes in black.
Contact us to check stock or order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while studios and offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Thika and Eldoret receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cable is covered by the 6-month warranty set out above.
Mascom International stands behind clear specifications, fair pricing and real after-sales help, so the cable you buy does exactly what the box says.
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