StarTech.com USB-C to USB-C Cable w/ 5A PD - M/M - 3 m (10 ft.) - USB 2.0 - USB-IF Certified

Product Overview

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For £17.94 ex-VAT, this 3m USB‑C to USB‑C cable is the kind of “boring but solid” option you want in an office or IT cupboard: long enough for desks, meeting rooms, or those awkward rack-to-user runs, and USB‑IF certification is a good sign that it won’t be a mystery box with sketchy behaviour. If you’re charging or powering USB‑C devices that support proper PD, StarTech is generally more consistent than the ultra-cheap leads you’ll see in the grey market—less risk of intermittent charging, negotiation issues, or the cable getting hot under load.

That said, I’d only buy this if your use case truly needs a long 3m run. At this length you’ll pay more than you would for shorter cables, and for purely data transfer you may find it’s not worth it versus a shorter, more flexible lead (because cable length can just add friction to everyday use even if it technically “works”). Also, if you’re expecting it to behave like a heavy-duty power cable for the most demanding laptop/charger setups, double-check your devices’ power requirements—“5A PD” helps, but real-world compatibility still depends on what both ends actually negotiate. Overall: good value for businesses that want reliability, and a sensible procurement choice for general charging and standard USB‑C peripherals.