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USB-C cables that carry video
We compared 12 cables that meet these criteria. Prices start at $22.95.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked 12 cables comparedHow we compare
At a glance
Side-by-side specs
| Cable | Length | Type | Power | Data | Video | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable | 1 m | — | 240 W | 120 Gbps | 8K@120Hz | $39.99 |
| Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m) | 1 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 80 Gbps | 8K 60Hz | $34.95 |
| Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) | 0.8 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 80 Gbps | 8K@60Hz | $38.95 |
| Satechi USB4 V2 Pro Cable | 1.2 m | — | 240 W | 80 Gbps | 8K at 120Hz | $29.99 |
| Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m) | 1 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 40 Gbps | 8K at 30Hz | $34.95 |
| Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm) | 0.8 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 40 Gbps | 8K 60Hz | $34.95 |
| Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable | 0.25–0.79 m | USB-C to USB-C | 100 W | 40 Gbps | 8K at 30Hz | $24.99 |
| Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video Output | 2 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 20 Gbps | 4K | $25 |
| Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video | 1 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 20 Gbps | 8K@60Hz | $22.95 |
| Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m) | 1 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 20 Gbps | 4K/60Hz | $24.99 |
| Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable | 1 m | USB-C to USB-C | 240 W | 20 Gbps | 4K/60Hz | $24.99 |
| Volta Max Cable Only | 0.5–1.5 m | — | 240 W | 20 Gbps | 4K | $32 |
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The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable is a 1 m (3.3 ft) cable rated for 240 W, with 120 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is braided and its data standard is Thunderbolt 5.
It's the most expensive here at $39.99. Worth knowing: Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight.
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- Not published
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 120 Gbps
- Jacket
- Braided
- Weight
- Not published
$39.99at Satechi store
Check price for the Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable at Satechi store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro CableLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- Thunderbolt 5
- Video output (8K@120Hz)
Worth knowing
- Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)
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The Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m) is a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 80 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is Thunderbolt 5.
It's the fifth lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store).
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 80 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 55 g
$34.95at Plugable store
Check price for the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m) at Plugable store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- Thunderbolt 5
- Video output (8K 60Hz)
- USB-IF certified
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)
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The Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) is a 0.8 m (2.6 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 80 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is Thunderbolt 5.
It's the lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight, 27 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store).
- Length
- 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 80 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 40 g
$38.95at Plugable store
Check price for the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) at Plugable store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- Thunderbolt 5
- Video output (8K@60Hz)
- Right-angle plug
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)
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The Satechi USB4 V2 Pro Cable is a 1.2 m (3.9 ft) cable rated for 240 W, with 80 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is braided and its data standard is USB4 v2 (80 Gbps).
At 0.1 lb it's the heaviest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: heaviest cable in this list.
- Length
- 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
- Type
- Not published
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 80 Gbps
- Jacket
- Braided
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 67 g
$29.99at Satechi store
Check price for the Satechi USB4 V2 Pro Cable at Satechi store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Satechi USB4 V2 Pro CableLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 80 Gbps data
- Video output (8K at 120Hz)
- USB-IF certified
Worth knowing
- Heaviest cable in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)
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The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m) is a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 40 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is Thunderbolt 4.
It's the 5th lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store).
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 40 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 55 g
$34.95at Plugable store
Check price for the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m) at Plugable store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- Thunderbolt 4
- Video output (8K at 30Hz)
- USB-IF certified
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)
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The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm) is a 0.8 m (2.6 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 40 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is Thunderbolt 4.
It's the fourth lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store).
- Length
- 0.8 m (2.6 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 40 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 48 g
$34.95at Plugable store
Check price for the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm) at Plugable store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- Thunderbolt 4
- Video output (8K 60Hz)
- Right-angle plug
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)
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The Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable is a 0.25–0.79 m (0.8–2.6 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 100 W, with 40 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is USB4.
Worth knowing: Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight.
- Length
- 0.25–0.79 m (0.8–2.6 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 100 W
- Data
- 40 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
$24.99at Satechi store
Check price for the Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable at Satechi store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Satechi USB4 C-to-C CableLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 100 W: charges laptops
- 40 Gbps data
- Video output (8K at 30Hz)
Worth knowing
- Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)
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The Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video Output is a 2 m (6.6 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is braided.
Worth knowing: Chargeasap doesn't publish this cable's weight.
- Length
- 2 m (6.6 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 20 Gbps
- Jacket
- Braided
- Weight
- Not published
$25at Chargeasap store
Check price for the Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video Output at Chargeasap store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video OutputLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 20 Gbps data
- Video output (4K)
- Built-in cable tie
Worth knowing
- Chargeasap doesn't publish this cable's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Chargeasap store)
Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video
Lowest price
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The Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video is a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps).
It's the least expensive here at $22.95. Worth knowing: Plugable doesn't publish this cable's weight.
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 20 Gbps
- Jacket
- Not published
- Weight
- Not published
$22.95at Plugable store
Check price for the Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video at Plugable store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for VideoLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 20 Gbps data
- Video output (8K@60Hz)
- Built-in cable tie
Worth knowing
- Plugable doesn't publish this cable's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)
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The Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m) is a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is braided.
It's the second lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store).
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 20 Gbps
- Jacket
- Braided
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 46 g
$24.99at Satechi store
Check price for the Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m) at Satechi store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m)Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 20 Gbps data
- Video output (4K/60Hz)
- USB-IF certified
- Right-angle plug
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)
Image not availableThe Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable is a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is braided.
It's the third lightest of the 7 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store).
- Length
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Type
- USB-C to USB-C
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 20 Gbps
- Jacket
- Braided
- Weight
- 0.1 lb · 46 g
$24.99at Satechi store, Purple
Check price for the Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable at Satechi store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge CableLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 20 Gbps data
- Video output (4K/60Hz)
- USB-IF certified
- Built-in cable tie
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)
Image not availableThe Volta Max Cable Only is a 0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft) cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is tpe (rubber) and its data standard is USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
Worth knowing: Volta doesn't publish this cable's weight.
- Length
- 0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft)
- Type
- Not published
- Power
- 240 W
- Data
- 20 Gbps
- Jacket
- TPE (rubber)
- Weight
- Not published
$32at Volta store, Teal Blue (TPE)
Check price for the Volta Max Cable Only at Volta store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Volta Max Cable OnlyLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- 240 W: the USB PD maximum
- 20 Gbps data
- Video output (4K)
- Magnetic tips
Worth knowing
- Volta doesn't publish this cable's weight
- Sold by one retailer we track (Volta store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest uSB-C cables that carry video?
The Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) is the lightest at 0.1 lb (40 g), by manufacturer spec (5 of the 12 cables don't publish a weight).
What's the cheapest option?
The Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video, with a lowest in-stock price of $22.95 this week.
Which can charge a laptop?
The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable (240 W), the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m) (240 W), the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) (240 W), the Satechi USB4 V2 Pro Cable (240 W), the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m) (240 W), the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm) (240 W), the Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video Output (240 W), the Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video (240 W), the Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m) (240 W), the Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (240 W), the Volta Max Cable Only (240 W) and the Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable (100 W) are rated for 100 W or more, enough for most USB-C laptops. The charger has to support that much too.
Which work with a monitor?
The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable (8K@120Hz), the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 Cable 80Gbps (3.3ft/1m) (8K 60Hz), the Plugable Thunderbolt 5 240W Cable with Right Angle Connector (80cm / 2.6ft) (8K@60Hz), the Satechi USB4 V2 Pro Cable (8K at 120Hz), the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 240W EPR Cable (3.3ft/1m) (8K at 30Hz), the Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Cable with Right Angle Connection (2.6ft / 80cm) (8K 60Hz), the Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable (8K at 30Hz), the Chargeasap USB-C TO USB-C 240W 20GBPS Cable With 4K Video Output (4K), the Plugable USB C to USB C Cable for Video (8K@60Hz), the Satechi Right-Angle USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (1m) (4K/60Hz), the Satechi USB-C to USB-C Data and Charge Cable (4K/60Hz) and the Volta Max Cable Only (4K) carry video, per the brand. USB 2.0 cables can't drive a display.
How we chose
This list includes every cable in our database that meets all of these criteria: video output stated. Cables are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.
Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.
This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.