Pluggable Windows Transfer Cable 2m Thunderbolt 10Gbps Bravura Software Bundle for Windows PC to PC Migration - Unlimited Use Thunderbolt, Works Between USB4 PCs

The cable I originally bought - TBT-TRAN - did not work with my old (circa 2019) laptop. Customer service advised me to download a new Thunderbolt driver, but it would not load. Hence, they shipped me a new cable, USBC-TRAN, which uses older more compatible technology and worked great. Software was easy to use to transfer old data (65 GB worth) to my new computer and was pretty fast (although I didn't time it). I'm giving 5 starts for the customer service, and for the USBC-TRAN

This cable is properly awesome if you have thunderbolt capable devices that can take advantage of it. Although I have two fairly dated laptops now with Thunderbolt 3 connectors, I was still able to get a Thunderbolt network connection working at 20Gbps! 20Gbps! That is nuts! With the Thunderbolt network connection established, I can simply use regular Windows file sharing (SMB) to transfer files back and forth. Doing this, my speed was basically limited to my SSD speed versus the 20Gbps network connection speed. During the file transfer, it was effectively a flatline of 700MBps (5,600Mbps) which is frankly insane for two laptops from the vintage 2018 era. Super solid, no drops nothing. The included software is nice for those less technically inclined. If you know anything about networking, you most likely won't need it. Simply plug one end to the thunderbolt connection on device 1 and the other end to the thunderbolt connection on device 2. If you Thunderbolt security on, allow the connection via the Intel Thunderbolt software on both sides. If security is not enabled, the connection will be automatically established. Then inside your Network Connections window (search for it), you'll see Thunderbolt Networking show up on both devices. You can opt to change the IPs on both devices, or you can leave it on the auto-configure IPs (169.254.*.*). Then share a folder on one device, and use file explorer to navigate to that shared folder from the other device (e.g. \\169.254.*.*\share). Then you can send a file across and witness that insane speed! In terms of cable construction, it is fantastic. Thick, yet very soft and flexible. It does not hold shape. The two meter length is much better than shorter 3.3ft cables. No braiding unfortunately but still very well made. As for price, it is without a doubt pricey at $70 a pop. But this is not a cable for people just looking to charge a phone. It's a high speed cable for data transfers. Factoring in the speed of this cable and what you would need to buy to get the same speed using actually network cards and switches and what have you, the cost becomes comparatively miniscule. For those who need to move files very fast between computers, this is an excellent yet economical choice. Funny that the cable will also be much thinner than an ethernet cable rated for that same speed. Really a no brainer unless you already have like 20Gbps network equipment in your house.

The Plugable Thunderbolt Transfer Cable feels like quality, with a thick rubberized or soft touch plastic cable. The cable is thick, but is still flexible, unlike other TB3/TB4 cables that use the braided nylon housing which makes those cables really stiff. The main feature of this transfer cable is the inclusion of the Bravura product key to enable file syncs between two computers, Mac to Mac, Windows to Windows, or Mac to Windows. There is a slight discrepancy in the specs on the description and on the box. The label on both ends of cable show Thunderbolt but not the 40Gbps that is typical of TB4 support. The description does state the cable have maximum transfer support of 10Gbps but the box specifies this is a TB3/4 compatible cable that can support 40Gbps. However, this is not a USB4 cable, so you won't be getting the 40Gbps transfers with Windows. When I tested the cable with my FNB38 USB Tester, the Plugable cable does have PD eMarker so it can charge devices at 100W (20V-5A) and it supported USB 3.2 Gen 1, or 10Gbps. So if using the cable between two Macs that support TB4, the max is 40Gbps but if transferring between 2 Windows PC, or Windows and Mac, max transfer is 10Gbps. I used this cable with my Orico Thunderbolt 3 enclosure as I needed a longer cable and the 2m cable length is a versatile length. I experienced no issues with performance and getting full speeds, compared to the OEM cable. Recommended.

Does not work. Attempting to transfer from a Dell PC with thunderbolt to a Dell PC with thunderbolt. Both ports on the back of the computer. Tried all of the trouble shooting. It does not work. It won't work. I will only say waiting for connection for eternity. Do not buy this item unless you like wasting money. Unfortunately because I didn't try it right away, I am past the time to return. Don't be like me. Stay away and don't get ripped off. It DOES NOT work.

This is essentially the same cable as far as I can tell that they used to sell without the bundled transfer software from Bravura (a product key for it is printed right on a label on the cable itself). I have to say, there aren't many situations where I would personally find myself using the software but for ease of use in simply enabling PC to PC file transfers without any network between them the software seems to be easy and very straight forward to use, I don't think anybody would have an issue technical or not in transferring files this way. The older versions required special USB cables to accomplish this but it seems like with Thunderbolt the cable no longer needs to be "special". It's definitely a nice addition that gives this cable some real extra utility over a plain cable found elsewhere. The cable itself is built well but in a simple no nonsense way, nothing particularly fancy about the jacket or plugs on this but that stuff doesn't really matter if the cable can't maintain the speed you need for the length of the cable (a 2M cable alone that just works used to be relatively rare and expensive with Thunderbolt). The cable has good flexibility and feels like it should last, I've had no issues with the cable supporting the full feature set of my Dell work laptop.