You might be asking: A cable review, really? Well, here’s something you might not realize: not all USB-C cables are the same. Despite this universal port’s convenience, you could easily be using a cable that functions fine, but delivers significantly slower speeds than your drive is even capable of. Enter iodyne’s USB4 / Thunderbolt Pro Cables, promising optimal performance regardless of what device you connect. We’ve put them through rigorous testing to determine if they truly deliver on this promise. If you’re anything like me, you possess a messy box of USB cables, which are separated from their original hard disks and SSDs. And typically, I grab whatever cable I can get a hold of fastest when I need to connect a drive. That is, until I discovered the substantial difference the right cable can make. iodyne USB4 / Thunderbolt Pro Cables. Image credit: CineD iodyne entering the cable business – how is this even significant? You might recognize iodyne from our previous review of their Pro Data—the fastest Thunderbolt storage available, designed for collaboration, with hardware RAID-6 configuration and encryption. Clearly engineered for professional applications, with premium pricing to match. Interestingly, they’ve now ventured into the cable market—which proves more fascinating than it initially might sound. Why? Unlike most manufacturers, cables aren’t an afterthought for iodyne, since all of their products are about achieving the maximum speed possible. My guess is, they were frustrated from the confusion in the market when it comes to fast cables. iodyne USB4 /...
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