Can I Use a Thunderbolt 5 Cable as a Replacement Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 Cable?

Last Update: February 18th, 2026
Article ID: 3696448

A Thunderbolt 5 cable is a suitable replacement for Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 docks and peripherals.

Why a Thunderbolt 5 Cable Can Be Used on a Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 Device?

Thunderbolt 5 is designed with backwards compatibility in mind, so the cable itself can support both Thunderbolt 5 and older Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 devices, which allows for future proofing your setup.

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Thunderbolt 5 cables