Apple launched the 3-meter version of the Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable, which caused serious controversy with its price. The price of the cable, which is also listed in our country but has not yet started to be shipped, has also started a separate discussion. So why is Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable so expensive?
Thunderbolt 4 Pro, the latest generation of Thunderbold cables, which has long been the subject of discussion with Apple’s fees, has today got a version that will give Apple an advantage over its competitors. The company has so far only been sold in a 1.8 meter length option. Thunderbolt 4 Pro offered for sale the 3-meter version of the cable.
Of course, the price of this cable, which appeals to users at the professional level, was in line with Apple’s products that appeal to professionals. New 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable, $159 abroad, in Turkey With a price tag of 2,699 TL listed.
Apple has been the ‘only’ option on the market for now with the 3-meter model
Currently ‘is it worth it?’ Thunderbolt 4 Pro, which was the subject of the discussions, was sold for 130 dollars (2,219 TL) with its 1.8-meter option. Apple’s third-party competitors were selling this cable at cheaper prices. But Apple has 3 meter model It has managed to stay ahead of its competitors for now by putting it on the market. It is not yet known when the 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro will start shipping in our country.
Although Apple’s competitor and much cheaper third-party Thunderbolt 4 Pro cables are highly preferred, Apple has also managed to exceed the 2 meter limit in these cables. Until recently, the Thunderbolt 4 signal over 2 meters While it is not possible to carry the same quality in lengths, Apple has succeeded in making this possible. Of course, we can expect third-party competitors to debut with the three-meter model very soon.
So what makes the Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable so expensive?
Thunderbolt 4 Pro is especially useful for those who have to do business with top-notch image quality. indispensable for professionals in case of one of the options. Cable, Data transfer up to 40 gigabits, 8K resolution image and offers 100W power delivery. In particular, Apple’s Studio Display and Pro Display XDR displays can be preferred with a Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable (Of course, let’s mention that these displays are 5K and 6K, respectively). Therefore, we can easily say that this cable is not for standard users, except for those who have plenty of money and want to see the best image quality without any problems.