StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) Active USB4 Cable, 40Gbps, 240W PD, 8K 60Hz/4K 240Hz DP2.1 DP40, TPE

Enable 40Gbps USB4 performance and 8K video at distances up to 6ft using this active USB-C cable

Connect reliably with the Active USB4 Cable to USB Type-C® (USB4), Thunderbolt™; and PCIe-enabled devices, delivering up to 40Gbps, 8K/4K video, and 240W of Power Delivery. Each connector is laser-etched with USB4 specifications, an exclusive feature that eliminates guesswork, confirms compatibility, and verifies USB4 performance.

Active USB4 Performance

Maintain full 40Gbps USB4 connectivity up to 6 feet with an active cable built for demanding data and display workloads. Integrated retimers and signal conditioning preserve bandwidth and signal integrity, ensuring consistent operation with external GPUs, storage arrays, and other high-performance peripherals where extended reach is essential.

Power High-Performance Laptops

Safely power high-performance laptops and USB-C devices with up to 240W of Extended Power Range (EPR) Power Delivery 3.1 using a compatible USB-C docking station or wall charger. An integrated e-marker chip ensures accurate power negotiation for stable, consistent charging. Ideal for professional laptops such as Apple M-series Pro/Max MacBooks.

Experience 8K 60Hz Video with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode

Drive sharp 8K 60Hz video or dual 4K 120Hz displays via DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode with DSC, HBR3, and HDR10+ support. Suitable for professional 3D rendering, high-frame-rate video, and bandwidth-intensive visual workflows. This USB4 cable integrates seamlessly with USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 docks, and maintains backward compatibility with a wide range of resolutions and refresh rates.