StarTech.com 2.6ft (80cm) 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 £28.24 ex-VAT, this looks like a sensible buy **if you’ve actually got a Thunderbolt 4/5 dock or monitor chain** and you want a short, tidy cable that’s still up to serious throughput and charging. At 80cm it’s the kind of length that keeps desks looking professional and reduces cable mess behind laptops/docks. StarTech is also fairly reliable in the “it just works” sense—especially with certified Thunderbolt leads where cheaper, unproven USB‑C cables sometimes cause weird link negotiation issues.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because it’s “Thunderbolt”—you need the device side to match. If your kit is mostly USB‑C or doesn’t support Thunderbolt tunnelling/charging properly, you won’t get any real advantage and you’ll be paying for headroom you can’t use. Also, this is a white cable; if it’s going in a shared workspace or managed office environment, it’ll show grime faster than black. **Who should buy:** IT teams outfitting desks with Thunderbolt docks, high-end monitor setups, or mobile workstations that benefit from short, certified cabling. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone running basic peripherals, docking via non-Thunderbolt USB‑C, or bulk-buying without checking device compatibility first.