A Look Inside Apple's $130 USB-C Cable

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Summary by Krater

Adam Savage and experts from Lumafield use a CT scanner to inspect the internal engineering of different USB-C cables, comparing an expensive Thunderbolt 4 cable to cheaper alternatives from Amazon Basics and Anker.

From the video

Answers: Why are some USB-C cables so expensive while others are cheap?

CT scanning technology
USB-C cable engineering
Thunderbolt 4 cable architecture
PCB design in cables
Cable shielding and strain relief
Data transmission vs charging cables

What it concludes

Expensive Thunderbolt 4 cables feature complex PCBs, extensive shielding, and precision engineering to handle high-speed data signals and power delivery safely.
Cheap 3 dollar USB-C cables often lack circuit boards, proper shielding, and data transmission capabilities, functioning primarily as simple charging wires.
The extreme cost of high-end cables reflects advanced manufacturing prowess, rigorous engineering, and precise tolerances required to prevent signal interference and hardware damage.

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