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00:00:00 – 00:10:39
The video explores Thunderbolt 4 cables, focusing on the price differences between name brand stores, platforms like Amazon, and sites like AliExpress. The content creator tests a cable from AliExpress, noting its functionality connected to various devices. They conduct power draw and data transfer tests using expensive and cheap cables, finding differences in speed. Despite some drawbacks, the cheap cable from AliExpress proves to be a viable option according to the creator, especially considering its lower cost of around $11.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Thunderbolt 4 cables and their high prices at local stores. They compare prices at a local store, on Amazon for brands like OWC and Anker, and on AliExpress. Thunderbolt 4 cables are costly at name brand stores but significantly cheaper on AliExpress. The speaker questions if the cheaper cables from AliExpress are of the same quality as the expensive name brands.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the content creator discusses purchasing a cable from AliExpress for a seemingly low price. Despite receiving multiple emails from the seller after placing the order, the package arrives after 10 days. The video transitions to testing the cable’s functionality, showcasing it connecting devices such as a MacBook Pro to a Thunderbolt dock and a 27-inch 4K display. The creator also tests a cute Thunderbolt 4 dock with various input and output options.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the YouTuber tests power draw and data transfer rates using different Thunderbolt cables. They start by measuring power draw with both an expensive and a cheap cable and find no significant differences in the readings. Next, they test data transfer rates with an external SSD, showing speeds of around 800 for read and write with the expensive cable and slower, inconsistent results with the cheap cable. The YouTuber notes that these speeds are not reflective of Thunderbolt 4 capabilities.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker tests a cheap cable in comparison to an expensive one. The cheap cable passes the tests, though it is less flexible and doesn’t stick as well. The speaker notes that saving money on cables can be worthwhile. They also mention issues with shipping times and the length of the cable for Thunderbolt 4. Despite some drawbacks, the speaker concludes that the cheap cable is a good option, costing only around $11.