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For data transfer performance and reliability in a cable with a white smooth sheath, we go with Cable Matters: https://www.cablematters.com/pc-1640-180-intel-certified-80gbps-thunderbolt-5-cable-with-up-to-120gbps-bandwidth-boost-and-240w-charging.aspx https://www.cablematters.com/pc-1640-180-intel-certified-80g... aka: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Thunderbolt-Black-3-3ft/dp/B0CP8JDXL2/ https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Thunderbolt-Black-3-3ft... But we prefer such be braided, so with CalDigit we use this: https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-pro-cable/ https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-pro-cable/ https://www.amazon.com/CalDigit-Thunderbolt-5-Pro-Cable/dp/B0G3CQYBJG https://www.amazon.com/CalDigit-Thunderbolt-5-Pro-Cable/dp/B... Or with Anker we use this: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Thunderbolt-Charging-Bandwidth-5-Certified/dp/B0DXZCXK2C/ https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Thunderbolt-Charging-Bandwidth-... That said, we mostly use Apple TB5 for fixed work stations where cables don't get lost. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mdw94am/a/thunderbolt-5-usb%E2%80%91c-pro-cable-1-m https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mdw94am/a/thunderbolt-5-u... We avoid gaming brand TB cables and the scrabble letter brands.