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Looking for USB-C/ Thunderbolt 3 meter cable recommendations (self.askelectronics)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by atempuser23 to c/[email protected]

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I'm looking for a recommendation on a high quality 2 or 3 meter USB-C /Thunderbolt cable used for data transfer and charging.

After yet another replacement Anker cable usb-c cable I’d really like to get cables that can last a few hundred cycles and I need a recommendation.

Are there any companies that make higher durability cables?

--Edit-- So far recommendations I have gotten are

Samsung
LCom
cable matters
Braided jackets
Power delivery of 25w or greater
Use magnetic disconnects

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I've used LCom in the past when I need something in a harness, that I didn't want to ever have to replace. They have a 3m 20gbps 100w cable for about $20. I've never used their USB c cables though.

https://www.l-com.com/usb4.0-20g-100w-type-cm-cm-molded-plug-nylon-braided-cable-3m-cau4cc-20p-3m

If you want 40gbps or 240w, you're limited to 1m though.

[–] atempuser23 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Just the fact they have their own site gives me bias towards that.

Is this the one It looks like it? https://www.l-com.com/Images/Downloadables/2D/CAU4CC-20M-3M_2D.pdf

[–] atempuser23 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you buy through their site?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

They've got a list of authorized distributors (about-->authorized distributors) depending on your region.