Product Brief for Thunderbolt Share
Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000101491 | Last Reviewed: 08/04/2025
Support Knowledge Base
Environment
Operating System
Windows 11*
Benefits
- Easy:Thunderbolt™ Share makes it easier than ever to connect two PCs; all you need is a Thunderbolt™ port and cable.
- Fast:Thunderbolt™ Share takes advantage of Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 high-bandwidth and low-latency for extraordinary performance.
- Efficient: Two PCs can be better than one. Connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt™ Share helps you improve your multitasking and productivity.
Do more with two PCs
- Super-fast connection with high bandwidth and ultra-low latency using standard Thunderbolt cables
- Fast PC-to-PC access for securely sharing screen/monitor, keyboard, mouse, and storage
- Sync folders or drag-and-drop files between PCs with the speed of Thunderbolt™
- Quickly transfer data and files from an old computer to a new computer
- Hardware based security – Commercial ready
- Offered with select new Thunderbolt-enabled PCs and accessories, and works with all Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 products on Windows® 11 OS
Powered by Thunderbolt™
Thunderbolt™ offers a best-in-class set of product capabilities to deliver the simplest, most reliable, and fastest cable solution available for connecting a PC to displays, your favorite accessories, PC charging and with Thunderbolt share, connecting to a second PC. Thunderbolt™ Share takes advantage of the industry leading performance of Thunderbolt™ to deliver extraordinary bandwidth and low latency for a responsive and seamless experience.
Platform Requirements
Thunderbolt™ Share is compatible with all Intel® based Thunderbolt™ 4 and Thunderbolt™ 5 enabled PCs running Windows® 11 or newer which allows for a variety of platform connection combinations including, but not limited to Desktop to Laptop, Laptop to Laptop as well as connecting two PCs through a Thunderbolt accessory.
At least one PC or Thunderbolt Accessory must be Thunderbolt™ Share licensed by the manufacturer. Look for Thunderbolt™ Share as a listed PC or accessory feature.
PC Requirements: Any Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 enabled PC running Windows® 11 OS or newer
Thunderbolt Accessory (optional): Any Thunderbolt 4 accessory such as a dock, monitor, or storage
Product
- Performance:Thunderbolt™ Share is powered by Thunderbolt Networking, which provides up to 20Gbps on Thunderbolt™ 4, and up to 40Gbps on Thunderbolt™ 5 for PC-to-PC connectivity.
- Optimized: Thunderbolt™ Share uses a proprietary screen sharing protocol, custom designed and optimized for Thunderbolt’s high-speed, ultra low-latency, PC-to PC connectivity.
- Licensed: Thunderbolt™ Share is a software bundled and licensed by selected PC or Accessory manufacturers. It enables two Windows* PCs to connect directly via a Thunderbolt™ cable or with a Thunderbolt™ accessory (dock, monitor, storage).
Application Features
| Feature | Description |
| Auto Connection Wizard | Automatic Thunderbolt PC-to-PC connection detection |
| Screen Sharing w/audio | Smooth and responsive PC-to-PC desktop control, sharing |
| Drag & Drop between PCs | Powerful and fast file explorer to drag & drop files and |
| Sync Files | Sync folders between two PCs effortlessly and quickly |
| Transfer Data to a new | Easily migrate data files from one PC to new PC at the speed |
| OBS Plugin | OBS plugin for high-quality video+audio streaming or capture |
Product Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Windows® application | Windows® 64-bit application |
| Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 required | Validated & Supported on Intel® enabled Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 PC platforms |
| Thunderbolt™ Networking | Up to 20Gbps bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ 4 and up to 40Gbps bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ 5 |
| Screen Share resolution | Screen mirroring is supported with any resolution. i.e. FHD, WQHD, 2K, 3K, 4K, 6K, 8K |
| Screen Share performance | FPS will depend upon specific PC configuration, including CPU, GPU and monitor refresh rate. 60Hz=60fps max. i.e. 4K up to 60fps, 2K up to 120fps; higher fps with higher Hz |
| Screen Share capabilities | ✓ Any source resolution supported |
| File Transfer performance | File transfer speed will depend upon specific PC configuration for both PCs, including Read & Write performance of the storage devices being accessed |
| Support | User help system, Installation Guide and on-line support options |
| Licensing | Thunderbolt™ Share is licensed to the manufacture. See manufacture details for Thunderbolt™ Share support. |
Experiences
- PC-to-PC: Thunderbolt™ Share makes it easier than ever to connect two PCs; all you need is a Thunderbolt™ port and cable.
- Sharing: Whether it is sharing files at the speed of Thunderbolt™ or controlling a second PC seamlessly, Thunderbolt™ Share makes life easier.
- Multitasking: Two PCs can be better than one. Connecting two PCs with Thunderbolt™ Share helps improve your multitasking and productivity.
New Multi-PC Experiences
Thunderbolt™ Share unlocks ultra-fast PC-to-PC connectivity experiences that fundamentally change the way users interact with two PCs with an intuitive easy-to-use interface allowing for more productive workflows or maximizing space and performance, all with two PCs.
Connect with ease
With Thunderbolt™ Share loaded on both PCs, simply connect both PCs with a Thunderbolt™ cable and the connection process is quick and automatic. A high-speed, private, and secure Thunderbolt connection is established with an easy-to-use menu of options.
Easy, Fast & Efficient
Click on a button from the Main Menu and you are instantly controlling another PC, or accessing the file system of two separate PCs using easy drag & drop. Need to backup a folder? Easily sync files from one PC to another or migrate all the data from an old PC to a new PC, all at the speed of Thunderbolt™.