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Shop›USB Cables & Adapters›StarTech.com 2m (6ft) Active USB4 Cable, 40Gbps, 240W PD, 8K 60Hz/4K 240Hz DP2.1 DP40, TPE Jacket, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible USB-C Cable - Black USB-C Cord
StarTech.com 2m (6ft) Active USB4 Cable, 40Gbps, 240W PD, 8K 60Hz/4K 240Hz DP2.1 DP40, TPE Jacket, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible USB-C Cable - Black USB-C Cord
£58.45
£70.14 inc. VAT
Out of Stock(0)MPN: CC2M40GUSB4GEN3
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Key Features
StarTech.com
USB cable
USB-C (M) to USB-C (M)
USB4 / Thunderbolt / DisplayPort 2.1
2 m
active, 8K60Hz support, 4K240Hz support, extended power range (EPR), up to 40 Gbps data transfer rate, Power Delivery 3.1 support
black
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £58.54 ex‑VAT, this is the kind of “insurance policy” USB‑C cable you buy when you actually need reliability at the far end of the spec list. The standout isn’t just the headline speed—it’s the fact it’s an **active** cable with **high-power charging support**, so it’s better suited to real desks where devices get heavy use: docks, monitor links that demand DP-alt mode, and setups where you don’t want flaky behaviour from a cheap passive lead once you’re beyond typical cable lengths. If you’ve got a USB4/Thunderbolt‑class dock or laptop and you want a 2m run without playing roulette, this is a sensible spend.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your use case is simply “charge my phone / connect a keyboard.” A cheaper non‑active cable will do that with zero drama. Also, if your end devices don’t actually support the higher-end video/USB4 features you care about, you’re paying for capability you won’t get. Bottom line: **good value for B2B desk deployments using a USB4/Thunderbolt dock or DP2.1 monitor**, less compelling for anyone who just needs a basic USB‑C lead.
Specifications
Features
USB versionUSB4 Gen 3x2
Connector 1USB C
Connector 2USB C
Connector 1 genderMale connector
Connector 2 genderMale connector
Weight & dimensions
Cable length2 m
Cable diameter4.8 mm
Weight85 g
Packaging data
Package width230 mm
Package depth80 mm
Package height30 mm
Package weight107 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Certificates
Compliance certificatesCE,RoHS
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width540 mm
Master (outer) case length500 mm
Master (outer) case height215 mm
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