ZILR has been making high-quality and robust SDI and HDMI cables for quite a few years, and they have now branched into USB-C. Along with SDI and HDMI cable kits, the Australian company offers a USB-C Cable Kit.
Designed for versatility, the ZILR USB-C Cable Kit prepares you for almost any situation. This cable kit includes two of each cable and adapter, which allow you to connect your 40 Gb/s USB-C 4 compatible laptop to phones, HDMI monitors, wired Ethernet devices, etc.
What do you get?
The ZILR USB-C Cable Kit comes in a zippered clear carrying case so you can keep everything organized and visible.
In the kit, you get the following:
- 2 x Straight to Right Angle USB-C Cable (19.7″)
- 2 x Straight to Right Angle USB-C Cable (3.3′)
- 2 x USB-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- 2 x USB-C to HDMI Adapter
- 2 x USB-C to DC Plug
- 2 x USB-C Female to USB-B Male Adapter
- 2 x USB-A Female to USB-C Male Adapter
Having all of these different cables and adapters covers you for a wide array of applications.
If you are streaming, connecting SSD drives to cameras, computers, etc, or you need an HDMI output, or an Ethernet adapter, then this kit has you covered.
You can also attach headphones to a phone or computer if they don’t have a headphone jack.
It is good that you get two of everything, as you can use them on multiple devices or have a backup in case of an emergency.
USB-C 4 40G 240W
The included cables are USB-C 4 40G 240W rated, so you can use them for data as well as power.
They support up to 240W(48V/5A) charging compatibility, which powers Thunderbolt 3 devices without an additional power supply and fast charging for laptops/tablets, or mobile phones.
They also support ultra HD video resolution, and the 40Gbps bandwidth allows single 8K@60Hz outputs or dual 4K@60Hz video.
The cables also offer additional support for all Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C devices. The cables are also backward-compatible with USB 4 & 3.1 & 3.2 devices.
It is great to have cables that can handle both power and data, depending on your needs.
Build Quality
Just like the companies’ SDI and HDMI cables, the USC-C cables and adapters are all really well made. What I would have liked to have seen is some sort of locking mechanism for the USB-C cables, but I know that can be tricky depending on what you are connecting the cables to.
Having a right-angle connector on four of the cables is a nice touch.
Thoughts
I like kits like this because they give you just about everything you need. Having everything in one place makes it easy to grab what you need.
Making kits like this is what more companies should be doing.
Price & Availability
The ZILR USB-C Cable Kit retails for $149 USD, which represents good value for money considering what you get in the kit.
