Bottom line: The Apple brand translates to double the cost. Similar specs and functionality from other sources costs half as much. You can pay $130 or $60 for

Bottom line: The Apple brand translates to double the cost. Similar specs and functionality from other sources costs half as much. You can pay $130 or $60 for a TB4 certified cable --- the choice is yours. The question is --- do you actually have a real need for a TB4 certified cable? For most casual users, the answer is probably no.