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Plugable USB-C Cables, Data Blocker Charge Only, 240W (6 inch, Pack of 5)

$24.95 USD

SKU: USBC-CCS5X
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Features

Get Charged Up— Charge up all of your devices. This 5-pack of Plugable 6in, 240W USB-C charge cables are built for secure, clutter-free charging. Bright red connectors and “Data-Blocking Charging Cable” tags let you know what to expect at a glance
Extended Power Range to 240W— Each 240W USB C cable supports Extended Power Range up to 240W (48V/5A), perfect for laptops, tablets, and more. A built-in E-Marker ensures safe USB PD 3.1 performance
Safer by Design— Each heavy-duty USB C charging cable omits data lines for true security and protection against juice jacking in airports, schools, libraries, and public kiosks. No need to carry around additional data blocking adapters
Universal USB-C Charging— Works with any Power Delivery-compliant device up to 240W, from laptops to tablets—ideal as a MacBook Pro cable for home, office, or travel charging setups
Lifetime Support— Each USB C 240w cable has been designed with reliability at its core and was built to meet the deployment demands of IT departments and the ease of use necessary for home offices. Includes lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts

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Length

15cm (6in) 1m (3.3ft) 2m (6.6ft)

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Q: Is this cable safe to use with lower-wattage devices?

A: Yes, this cable is backwards compatible with low wattage devices and will work with all USB-C Power Delivery charging levels.

Q: Why is a charging-only cable considered more secure?

A: This charging cable has the USB data lines physically blocked, which helps prevent data transfer and potential data theft or malware attacks.

Q: Can I use this cable with any USB-C charger?

A: You can use this cable with any USB-C charger, but to achieve the full 240W charging speed, you must pair it with a USB PD 3.1 compliant EPR-capable charger. Using it with lower-spec chargers will still work but at reduced charging speeds.

Q: Can this cable transfer data?

A: No. This is a true charge-only cable. It physically omits all USB data lines, preventing any data transfer for enhanced security against juice jacking and other threats.

Q: What devices can I charge with this cable?

A: Supports any USB-C device with PD charging, including laptops like MacBook Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad, plus tablets, smartphones, gaming devices, and USB-C accessories.


	USBC-CCS5X $24.95 USD	USBC-CC1M $14.95 USD	USBC-CC2M $15.95 USD	USBC-240W-1M $19.99 USD	TBT4-240W-1M $34.95 USD
Cable Quantity	5	1	1	1	1
Length	6in	1 Meter	2 Meter	1 Meter	1 Meter
Charging	240W (48V/5A)	240W (48V/5A)	240W (48V/5A)	240W (48V/5A)	240W (48V/5A)
E-Marker	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Charge Only	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Data Rate	No Data	No Data	No Data	20Gbps	40Gbps
Cable Management	No	Cable Strap	Cable Strap	Cable Strap	No

In The Box

Item and Quantity	Item Notes
5x USB-C Data Blocking 6-inch 240W Charging Cable

Included Cables

Port Type (Side 1)	Cable Specification	Port Type (Side 2)	Cable Length	External Power for Cable
Male USB-C	N/A	USB-C	0.15m/0.49ft	No

Connection To Host

Port	Placement	Version and Link Rate	Features
1x USB-C	Cable End	N/A

Physical Stats

Item	Size (H x W x D) or Length	Weight	SKU or Part Number
USB-C Data Blocking 6-inch 240W Charging Cable	0.15 meters 0.5 feet	9.98 grams 0.4 ounces	USBC-CCS5X

Compatible Devices

Please note that this charge cable should work with any USB-C device that supports Power Delivery.

Laptops and Ultrabooks: Compatible with USB-C charging laptops, including MacBook Pro/Air, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Lenovo Yoga, and ThinkPad series.
Tablets: Supports charging for USB-C tablets, including the iPad Pro, iPad Air (4th generation and later), Microsoft Surface Pro 7/8, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S series.
Smartphones: Ideal for USB-C smartphones, including Apple iPhone 16/Pro, Samsung Galaxy S and Note series, Google Pixel, and other Android devices.
Gaming Devices: Suitable for charging USB-C gaming devices, such as the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.
Accessories: Works with USB-C (PD) power banks, headphones, gaming controllers (PS5, Switch Pro controller), and other peripherals requiring USB-C charging.

Get Started

Plug one end into a USB-C power adapter (up to 240 W PD supported).
Connect the other end to your device’s USB-C charging port.

Key Benefits:

Safe charging only, no risk of data theft (“juice jacking”). (Charge-only cables do not support data)
Supports the latest USB PD 3.1 EPR standard, up to 240 W.
Works with laptops, tablets, phones, and gaming devices.

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Articles

What is USB-C Power Delivery R3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR)?

The new USB Power Delivery specifications allow for the delivery of up to 240W via a USB Type-C cable (an increase from the previous 100W max). The previous Power Delivery range has been relabeled as Standard Power Range (SPR), and the new specifications (between 100W and 240W), have been labeled as Extended Power Range (EPR).

For a more in-depth look feel free to check out our blog post on this topic here: https://plugable.com/blogs/news/what-is-240w-usb-extended-power-range-epr

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What is an E-Marker and why do they matter for power delivery?

An E-marker is a tiny embedded chip in USB cables that signals the cable's charging capabilities to connected devices. This chip is vital for USB-C cables, to negotiate the handling of high charging rates.

E-markers are for ensuring proper charging rates between the cable and the device, particularly for features like USB Power Delivery and are essential for fluctuating power demands by devices.

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Will My 240W Cable Work With Lower Wattage Devices?

Yes! Our 240W cables can transfer up to 240 watts of power, which means that it can also transfer lower wattages such as 45W, 60W, 85W, 100W, 140W, and anything in between.

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Understanding how adaptive/optimized charging methods have an impact on your smartphone's battery life, performance, and longevity.

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With most modern smartphones you may have likely noticed a notification message while charging your phone indicating that your phone has entered "Optimized Battery Charging", this is how Apple refers to its smart charging messaging. With Android devices they will also show this notification message while charging although they refer to it "Adaptive Charging". Through these intelligent charging methods your phone will artificially reduce its charging speeds so that in the long run it will lengthen its overall battery life.

When setting up a new smart phone it may take a few weeks of machine learning to recognize your usage behavior and charging habits. Batteries go through wear and tear to which the more charge cycles it goes through the less healthier the overall battery becomes leading to it holding a lesser charge and other issues.

Your phone will alert you with a notification when it enters into a battery preserving charging state. At night you may notice your phone charging significantly slower along with a message saying “Battery full by 7:00 AM”. Even though it has the ability to fully charge in a much shorter time. If you set an alarm for an even earlier time your phone can adjust to finish charging at your alarm time. This is your phone prolonging the time it takes to charge to 100% in order to preserve battery health.

The reason why your phone will artificially slow its charging rate is to spend less time at 100% battery, and the less time your phone spends at 100% the more it helps with your overall battery health.

It is possible to disable Optimized/Adaptive Charging in your device's battery and charging settings although it is ideal for the majority of users to leave this setting enabled.

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Can I connect this product to a computer's Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 port?

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Many users assume that USB-C devices can work with older Thunderbolt 2 Macs if they use a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, such as the one made by Apple. However, this is not the case. These adapters are specifically designed to support Thunderbolt devices only - not standard USB-C peripherals.

While Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C share the same connector type, they use different underlying data protocols. Non-Thunderbolt USB-C devices, rely on USB standards for data and power. The Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter does not carry USB signals; it only passes Thunderbolt data. Because of this, plugging a USB-C device into a Thunderbolt 2 Mac using this adapter will not work - the computer will not detect or communicate with the device.

If you need to connect peripherals to a Thunderbolt 2 system, we recommend using a USB-A dock or hub (if available on your system). This ensures compatibility without relying on unsupported adapter chains.

In short, even though the connectors may fit, USB-C devices are not compatible with Thunderbolt 2 Macs via Thunderbolt adapters - only Thunderbolt devices will work in that setup.

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What is the maximum length Thunderbolt cable that can be used to connect a Plugable Thunderbolt docking station to the host computer?

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All Thunderbolt docking stations include the appropriate Thunderbolt cable in order to connect the docking station to the host computer. As of this writing, all Plugable Thunderbolt host cables that are included with Plugable Thunderbolt docking stations are 1.0 meter (approximately 3.3) feet in overall length.

For reference, the specifications of all Plugable Thunderbolt cables are printed on a small white cable flag attached to the cable itself.

If the original 1.0 meter long Thunderbolt host cable is not sufficient for a specific use case, longer cables of up to 2.0 meters (approximately 6.6 feet) in overall length can be purchased separately from Plugable. An example of such a cable is the Plugable TBT4-40G2M cable

Plugable does NOT support using Thunderbolt host connection cables that are over 2.0 meters in overall length with any Plugable brand product.

Plugable does NOT support the use of any type of Thunderbolt extension cable or any type of signal repeater in conjunction with our products.

Please note, Plugable can only guarantee the performance and compatibility of Plugable brand cables.

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What is the maximum length cable that can be used to connect a Plugable USB-C docking station to the host computer?

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All Plugable USB-C docking stations include the appropriate USB-C cable in order to connect the docking station to the host computer. As of this writing, all Plugable USB-C host cables that are included with Plugable USB-C docking stations are 1.0 meter (approximately 3.3) feet in overall length.

For reference, the specifications of all Plugable brand USB-C cables are printed on a small white cable flag attached to the cable itself.

If the original 1.0 meter long USB-C host cable is not sufficient for a specific use case, longer cables of up to 2.0 meters (approximately 6.6 feet) in overall length can be purchased separately from a 3rd-party.

We recommend purchasing a cable that matches or exceeds the specifications of the original Plugable cable and purchasing said cable from both a well known and reliable brand.

Plugable does offer a 1.0 meter long USB-C extension cable (USBC-METER3-1MF) that can be used in conjunction with our USB-C docking stations. This extension cable can be combined with the original 1.0 meter long Plugable USB-C cable included in the box with the docking station to extend the overall cable length to 2.0 meters.

Plugable does NOT support using USB-C host connection cables that are over 2.0 meters in overall length with any Plugable brand product. Additionally, Plugable does NOT support the use of any type of 3rd-party USB-C extension cable or signal repeater in conjunction with our products.

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Do I need to approve or authenticate Thunderbolt devices when I connect them to my Windows or Mac computer?

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Overview

For most modern Windows and Mac systems, Thunderbolt devices are automatically approved and will ‘just work’ once connected.

The main exception is Apple Mac laptops with Apple CPUs running macOS Ventura (13) or newer, where you’ll be prompted to manually approve the device the first time you connect it.

The summary table below provides the specific details at a glance, and the text that follows explains the table in more detail.

Thunderbolt Approval / Authentication Summary Table

Platform	CPU Type	OS Version	Approval Needed?
Windows 11	Intel CPU (Thunderbolt 4 or 5 host)	Windows 11 version 21H2 or newer	No – automatically approved
macOS (Laptop)	Apple CPU	macOS 13 Ventura or newer	Yes – manual approval required
macOS (Desktop)	Apple CPU	macOS 13 Ventura or newer	No – automatically approved
macOS (Laptop or Desktop)	Apple CPU	macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey	No – automatically approved
macOS (Laptop or Desktop)	Intel CPU (Thunderbolt 3 host)	macOS 13 Ventura or newer	No – automatically approved
Windows 10 / Early Windows 11 versions	Intel CPU (Thunderbolt 3 or 4 host)	Windows 11 versions prior to 21H2	Sometimes – depends on host system configuration

Why Authentication Exists

To expand further, Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 are in essence external connections to the host computer’s internal PCI Express bus. This type of low-level and high speed connection warranted security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to user data.

Windows: From Intel Software to Native OS Support

When Thunderbolt 3 Windows systems were first introduced in late 2015 it was necessary to use Intel Thunderbolt software to manually authenticate and approve external Thunderbolt devices.

With the introduction of Thunderbolt 4 Windows systems in 2020, it was still necessary to have Intel Thunderbolt software installed on the host computer. However, in most cases the authentication and approval process would happen automatically greatly simplifying the process.

Starting with Windows 11 version 21H2 released in October of 2021, Microsoft integrated support for both USB4 and Thunderbolt into the Windows operating system → LINK

This means that with most modern Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 computers running the latest version of Windows 11 it is no longer necessary to install Intel Thunderbolt software on the host computer in order to manage Thunderbolt devices. In most cases, the authentication and approval process will still happen automatically.

macOS: From Intel CPUs to Apple CPUs

When Thunderbolt 3 Mac systems with Intel CPUs were first introduced in 2016, the authentication and approval mechanism was built-in to macOS and was transparent to the end user.

Apple introduced Mac computers based on Apple CPUs in 2020. Macs based on Apple CPUs running macoS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey would automatically approve and authenticate Thunderbolt devices when connected.

macOS 13 Ventura was released in 2022 and for portable Macs with Apple CPUs Apple introduced a feature known as ‘Accessory Security’ (also known as ‘Restricted Mode’) → LINK

By default, portable Macs (i.e. laptops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS will require the end user to authenticate and approve a Thunderbolt device when initially connected.

Stationary Macs (i.e. desktops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.

Apple Macs with Intel CPUs (both laptop and desktops) running macOS 13 Ventura or newer do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.

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