Can I Use a Thunderbolt 4 Cable as a Replacement Thunderbolt 3 Cable?

Last Update: February 18th, 2026
Article ID: 1400225

A Thunderbolt 4 cable is a suitable replacements for Thunderbolt 3 docks and peripherals.

Why a Thunderbolt 4 Cable Can Be Used on a Thunderbolt 3 Device?

Thunderbolt 4 is designed with backwards compatibility in mind, so the cable itself can support both Thunderbolt 4 and older Thunderbolt 3 devices, which allows for future proofing your setup.

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