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Review on StarTech.Com 20Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Cable - 3.3Ft/1M - White - 4K 60Hz - Certified TB3 USB-C To USB-C Charger Cord W/ 100W Power Delivery (TBLT3MM1MW),20Gbps - White by Stephen Good

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Does not work with Macbook Pro 2018 and Dell U4320Q

I have a 2018 MacBook Pro and a Dell U4320Q monitor. The cable that ships with the Dell monitor is really short and I wanted a longer cable so I could position my laptop to the side of my desk.The StarTech cable charged my laptop and connected USB devices but the display was never detected. I tried various troubleshooting but no luck. Using the Dell-supplied cable in the same configuration worked instantly with no issues. I guess there is some subtle hardware or software compatibility issue, but it's inscrutable from the product description.I know StarTech has a good reputation for quality and the build quality seems high, but it's frustrating that the product description doesn't indicate compatibility issues. At least with DisplayPort or HDMI you can tell if it works by looking at the connector. With USB-C it's a mystery.

Pros
  • Good product for my MacBook
Cons
  • Larger size may cause inconvenience when traveling