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 - White USB-C Cord

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For £27.19 ex-VAT, this StarTech USB4/Thunderbolt-compatible cable is a decent “just works” option if you’ve got a USB‑C dock/monitor setup and you actually want headroom for high-end video and fast charging. The 1.5m length is also the sweet spot in offices—long enough to tidy desk layouts without turning cable management into a hobby. StarTech being USB‑IF certified is the main practical reassurance here: fewer weird interoperability moments with docks and the sort of chargers that can be picky about negotiation.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your use case is mainly basic peripherals (mouse/keyboard/external SSD) where regular USB‑C cables will do the job. Also, if your screen chain is complicated (multi-adapter KVMs, odd dock brands, long runs), the real-world video performance still depends more on the host/dock/monitor combination than the cable alone—so expect “good” rather than “magic.” For anyone who needs reliable USB‑C PD power and wants the comfort of a capable spec for DP 2.1-class connections, this is good value. For simple everyday office charging/data, it’s more cable than you need.