StarTech.com 1m (3.3ft) USB4 Cable, USB-IF Certified USB-C Cable, 40Gbps, 240W Power Delivery PD 3.1 EPR, 8K 60Hz, USB Type-C Data Transfer Cable/Cord, Compatible w/Thunderbolt/USB 3.2 Ports

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For £17.77 ex-VAT this is pretty good value if you’re trying to standardise your desk-to-dock situation without paying “premium cable” prices. StarTech’s USB‑IF certification and the fact it’s built to handle the high end (USB4, Thunderbolt compatibility, and serious power delivery) means you’re less likely to get the frustrating “works for data but not charging” nonsense or flaky high‑throughput behaviour. In a typical UK office setup—laptops on USB‑C/Thunderbolt docks, people charging from monitors/docks, occasional high-res video—this is the kind of cable you buy once and stop thinking about.

Who should buy it: anyone equipping desks where devices need both power and fast data, or who has mixed kit (Thunderbolt laptops + USB 3.2 peripherals) and wants one cable that just behaves. Who shouldn’t: if you only need basic charging or occasional data at modest speeds, there are cheaper cables that will do the job with less overhead. Also, since it’s only 1m, it’s perfect for tight setups but not ideal if you’re running across deeper desks/cabinets—don’t fight the cable length.