StarTech.com 1.5m (5ft) USB4 Cable, 80Gbps, USB-IF Certified USB-C Cable, 240W PD, 8K 120Hz/4K 240Hz DP2.1 DP80, TPE Jacket, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible - Black USB-C Cord

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At £27.19 ex‑VAT for a 1.5m USB‑C cable, this one’s priced like a “buy once, use everywhere” lead—especially if you’re trying to avoid flaky third‑party cables. StarTech’s certification story and the fact it’s built for higher‑end video/charging make it a sensible option for business desks where you’ve got a docking station, a couple of high‑res monitors, and devices that don’t always behave with cheap accessories. In real life, the upside is reliability: fewer disconnects, fewer “works on my laptop” moments, and dependable power delivery when you’re charging over the same cable.

That said, it’s not a great deal if you just need a basic USB‑C charge/data lead. If your setup is only for charging phones or transferring documents, you’re paying for bandwidth/video headroom you won’t use. Also, 8K/240Hz claims only matter when both your laptop and monitor (plus the dock/cable path) actually support those modes—so don’t buy this expecting maximum video performance with gear that’s already limited elsewhere. If you want a short, office‑ready cable for modern USB4/TB4 docks and serious display use, it’s a solid, boringly dependable choice; if you just need “a cable,” spend less.