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A three-foot USB-C cable with straight connectors, matte finish, and reinforced strain relief

STARTECH

STARTECH USB4 Cable 3ft 40Gbps 100W 8K 60Hz Thunderbolt 4/3

SKU CH-HKSN-1MGWZ

A 3 ft USB-C cable delivering 40 Gbps data, 100 W charging and 8K 60 Hz video with Thunderbolt 4/3 compatibility

  • Connection typeUSB C
  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Product typeUSB
  • 40 Gbps bandwidth moves large files fast
  • 100 W power delivery charges laptops through one cable
  • 8K 60 Hz video via DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode
  • USB-IF certified for reliable USB-C compatibility
  • Works with Thunderbolt 4 and 3 devices

USB4 cable for Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB 3.2

This 3 ft USB4 cable connects USB Type-C devices including Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 hosts. It is built for users who need certified 40 Gbps bandwidth, 100 W power delivery and 8K 60 Hz video in a single cable. The USB-IF certification guarantees electrical and mechanical compliance with the USB4 specification.

Upgrading from slower USB-C cables

Replacing a standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 or Gen 2 cable with this link removes the 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps ceiling and adds full 40 Gbps throughput plus 100 W charging. The jump is worth it when an external SSD, dock or display demands the higher data rate and power budget that lesser cables cannot sustain.

40 Gbps bandwidth and 100 W headroom

The cable comfortably handles 8K 60 Hz video over DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode with DSC and HBR3, dual 4K 60 Hz setups and 40 Gbps transfers to high-speed storage. It runs out when the host or device lacks USB4 or Thunderbolt 3/4 controllers, falling back to the lower speeds those ports provide.

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Price $24.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB Cable
Product typeUSB
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C
Size & build
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 3 ft USB-C connector clear a laptop port that sits close to the chassis?

The cable is 3 ft long with standard USB-C plugs on both ends; it needs only the port depth itself and no extra mounting hardware.

What is the correct way to plug the cable in so that 40 Gbps and 100 W are active?

Insert each USB-C connector fully until it clicks; the cable is USB-IF certified and supports Thunderbolt 4/3, so no driver or firmware step is required.

Will the 8K 60 Hz video capability degrade over time and require a new cable?

The cable uses passive copper construction with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode; it has no active components that wear out, so replacement is only needed if the connectors or jacket are physically damaged.

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