StarTech.com 1.5ft (50cm) Thunderbolt 5 Cable, 80Gbps/Up to 120Gbps, 240W PD, 8K 60Hz, Certified Thunderbolt Cable, Compatible w/Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C - White

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For £27 ex-VAT, this is a sensible “just works” Thunderbolt 5 cable—assuming you actually have TB4/USB4/TB5 gear that you want to run at full chat and you care about getting reliable high-speed performance without fiddling. The 50cm length is a sweet spot for desks, monitors, and docking setups where you don’t want a long cable draped across the room. If your current cable is flaky, runs too warm, or you’re constantly fighting intermittent connectivity or bandwidth drops, buying a certified, known-good cable is one of the least dramatic upgrades that can still make a real difference.

That said, I wouldn’t buy this for a generic USB-C setup (like charging or basic peripherals) because the value won’t show up—most of that “Thunderbolt” premium is wasted if you’re not using Thunderbolt-capable ports. Also, if you need longer runs, cable cost vs. practicality starts to get awkward—short, high-spec cables are great, but they’re not ideal for every install. Bottom line: it’s a good, trustworthy purchase for a business desk or workstation with real Thunderbolt/USB4 devices; it’s overkill if you’re just connecting keyboards, mice, or doing everyday charging/data at USB speeds.