StarTech.com 6.6ft (2m) USB-C Charging Cable, Side Screw Locking, 240W (5A) PD EPR, Dual-Layer Silicone/Braided Jacket, USB 2.0 Laptop Charger Cable, USB-IF Certified, Rugged USB-C Charging Cord

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For £15.11 ex-VAT, this is a pretty good “throw in the spares cupboard” USB‑C charging lead. The side screw locking and the tougher dual-layer jacket are the kind of details you only notice when you’re dealing with a busy office, travel kit, and cables that get yanked about. It’s the sort of cable that’s actually likely to last longer than the bargain-brand ones, especially if you’re repeatedly plugging/unplugging docking stations or chargers. If you’ve got staff using USB‑C power adapters for laptops and you want fewer cases of flaky connections or damaged ends, this fits the bill.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it as a one-size-fits-all “company standard” cable for every scenario unless you’ve confirmed your devices consistently negotiate the power level you expect. USB‑C power delivery is device and charger dependent, so if someone expects maximum throughput from every dock/adapter combination, you still need to validate in your environment. Also, it’s a 2m cable—great for flexibility, but it’s not the slickest option for tight desks. Overall: buy this for reliability and durability for business use; just don’t assume cable alone guarantees the top charging behaviour if the rest of the chain (adapter/device/dock) isn’t aligned.