Introducing Lightware’s Full Featured USB-C Cables
USB-C technology was designed to make signal transmission more convenient and provide users with unprecedented speeds, easy connectivity and useful features.
What does Full Featured USB-C mean?
- It means that users can take advantage of all the features that USB-C technology is capable of.
What can be achieved with Full Featured USB-C cables?
- It allows the transmission of video, audio, control and charging over a single cable.
Not Every USB-C Cable is Created Equal
However, not every USB-C cable is created equal and come with the same range of benefits, and the same applies for different USB-compatible devices, such as webcam, audio systems and everything in-between.
Although it is widely overlooked, choosing a certain cable can mean the difference between seamless operation and unnecessary hassle.
By using Lightware’s tried-and-tested USB-C cables users can bring out the full potential of their USB-C devices.
Reliable
10.000 Mating Cycles
Our cables are compliant with the reliability and durability standards that also involve 10000 plugins.
High Quality
75 µ Gold Plated
A 75-micron gold plating is applied to deliver exceptional quality.
Thoroughly Tested
20+ Checkpoints
Our cables undergo more than 20 different tests to ensure optimal performance.
The 5 stars of USB-C cables
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lightware’s Full Featured USB-C cables truly shine in every aspect of signal management, such as quality, reliability and connectivity features.
4K 60FPS video and audio
4 lane displayport alt mode
Mouse, keyboard, thumb drive, speakerphone and webcam
USB 2.0 480Mbps "High Speed"
4K webcam, SSD storage
USB 3 Gen1 5Gbps "SuperSpeed"
Fast charging of laptops, tablets and phones
60Watt / 3A charging and eMarker
Convenient to use and to install
Connector dimensions according to standard. No bulky repeaters along the cable.
Compare Different USB-C Cables
During out testing phase, we assessed 20+ different USB-C cables to determine how each of these behave when connected to Lightware devices and how do they perform in line with five crucial criteria.
We’ve compiled our findings and the detailed test results in a Comparison Chart to determine the most reliable cable for our users' needs.
We would like to share these conclusions and results with you in the downloadable comparison chart.
| Tested cable | Length | 4K 60FPS | USB 2.0 | USB 3.x | Charging + eMarker | Convenience | |
| Recommended for Taurus UCX |
Lightware CAB-USBC-T100A/T200A/T300A | 1 m / 2 m / 3 m | |||||
| Lightware CAB-USBC-T400B/T500B MicroCoax | 4 m / 5 m | ||||||
| Atlona AT-LC-UC2UC-2M | 2 m | ||||||
| Freeport 26-715-06 | 1.8 m | ||||||
| Delock 83668 | 2 m | ||||||
| TTL-Taiwan 20105 | 2 m | ||||||
| At Your Own Risk | Bizlink KSC001R-16X | 4 m | |||||
| Extron USBC Pro/30 | 9.1 m | ||||||
| Tether Tools CUC15 | 4.6 m | ||||||
| M-CAB 2200046 | 3 m | ||||||
| Freeport KFCB201208 | 4.5 m | ||||||
| Newnex U4SLC01C01-050 | 5 m | ||||||
| Cosemi 175USH31CCMM015M001 | 15 m |
| Not Recommended for Taurus UCX |
iiglo II-USBAMUSBC30-B300 | 3 m | |||||
| Club3D CAC-1535 | 5 m | ||||||
| Cable Matters 201034-BLK-5m | 5 m | ||||||
| Newnex ULK10G-CC-8M | 8 m | ||||||
| HP 9JH45AA | 5 m | ||||||
| SmartAVLink SCVC-3100-20 | 20 m | ||||||
| Club3D CAC-1589 | 20 m | ||||||
| No Video with Taurus UCX |
Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable | 1.8 m / 3 m | |||||
| SmartAVLink KUCC-3100-020 | 2 m | ||||||
| Apple USB-C charge cable | 1 m / 2 m | ||||||
| Lanberg CA-CMCM-31CU-0030-BK | 3 m |
This is a preview chart please download the pdf file for the results of all the tested cables.
An Exceptional Device Calls for Exceptional Accessories
Our engineers have thoroughly tested a wide range of USB-C cables directly with the Taurus UCX and in line with five crucial criteria. We’ve compiled our findings and the detailed test results in a Comparison Chart to determine the most reliable cable for our users' needs.
Going the ’Extra Mile’
Lightware’s four and five-meters-long USB-C extender cables bring literally more flexibility and durability into AV projekts, being compatible with all major operating systems and offering SuperSpeed data rates for 4K video transmission.
The Microcoax technology makes it possible to send video signals to greater distances with a thinner cable that, combined with the TPE outer jacket, results in more flexible cable that is also less sensitive to noise.
CAB-USBC-T400B
4m USB Full-Featured Type-C cable for USB 3.1 Gen1 & 4K60 Video Microcoax technology
4m
CAB-USBC-T500B
5m USB Full-Featured Type-C cable for USB 3.1 Gen1 & 4K60 Video Microcoax technology
5m
Learn more about the details and benefits of Lightware’s Full Featured USB-C cable range. Available in 1, 2, 3 m versions.
Watch Webinars
Rewatch our training materials revolving around the features and benefits offered by USB-C technology in various Lightware devices and learn more about how to best utilize these to bring your AV operation to the next level.
Episode 1
Will USB-C Replace Traditional AV in Meeting Rooms?
An overview into the core benefits that USB-C technology can bring into any meeting room environment by managing video, audio, control and Ethernet signals over one single cable.
Rewatch Here →
Episode 2
Finding the Right USB-C Cable is Easy. Except...
Not every USB-C cable is created equal, and in this detailed guide participants can learn more about how to find the right one for their needs as well as about what ‘Full Feature USB-C’ cable means.
Rewatch Here →
Episode 3
Taurus UCX, Lightware’s USB-C Powerhouse
A deep dive into the features and benefits that Lightware Taurus UCX offers to bridge the gap between ProAV and USB-C technologies by utilizing the best of both worlds.
Rewatch Here →
Are You Interested In Watching More Webinars?
Browser our Webinar Archive section for more training materials.
The Differences of USB-C Compatible Devices and Cables with Lightware's Taurus UCX
Different USB-C cables can also have a significant impact on the performance of the AV system, hence we are offering a brief overview and guidance of what to bear in mind when choosing your cables.
In this video, we walk you through a range of various devices including two Windows laptops and two Apple devices to showcase these differences and what to bear in mind when connecting these to our Taurus UCX.