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11 Mar, 2026
£18.66 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £15.62 ex-VAT, this is a solid “get-it-done” USB‑C lead, especially if you need a short, robust cable for dock/monitor/drive use where power delivery up to 100W and higher-speed data matter. The molded ends and reputable brand name are doing the right work here: in real offices, the weak point is usually the plug and strain relief, not the chipset inside the cable. Eaton/Tripp Lite tends to be dependable for that sort of daily handling, so it’s the kind of spare cable you’ll be glad you stocked.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your main goal is maximum long-term flexibility or heavy motion use (e.g., frequently moving between seats, laying it across the floor, or yanking from the ends). It’s only ~0.9m, so it’s not ideal for “desk-to-meeting-room” setups without relocating kit. Also, if you’re paying £15.62 for a cable, make sure the *equipment at both ends* actually benefits from the higher USB speeds and power—otherwise you’re really just paying for sturdiness. Who should buy: IT teams, operations staff, and smaller offices that want a short, durable USB‑C cable for docking, charging, and typical high-speed peripheral transfers without fiddling.

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