# 5. Cable Recommendations

<span dir="ltr">If you need to purchase new cables from the market here are some suggestions that work well for </span>MIDI USB and Touchscreen Data, for Macs and Windows PCs.

> <span dir="ltr">Please note that for the display we recommend using USB-C 1m cables and if more length is needed use a powered docking station or powered USB hub. Using cables of more than 1m in length will create more resistance and put more stress on your computer's USB port.  
> </span><span dir="ltr">For HDMI and MIDI USB-C you can use longer cables, 2m or 3m.</span>

##### **<span dir="ltr">USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB-C to USB-C)</span>**

[<span dir="ltr">AmazonBasics USB-C 3.1 Generation 2 to USB-C Cable</span>](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Amazon-Basics-USB-C-Generation-Cable-black/dp/B085SBNFQW?th=1)

[Baseus USB C Cable, 100W 5A PD QC 4.0](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Baseus-Charging-MacBook-Nintendo-Samsung/dp/B07TXJ6R1C/)

[INIU USB-C-Cable, 100 W, 20 V/5 A, PD QC 4.0](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/USB-C-Cable-Charging-Braided-Charger-MacBook/dp/B08J41QTNN)

[Fasgear 5A 100W Type C Right Angle Cable, 6ft USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FXZLHJ9/)

##### **Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C to USB-C) (best option for connecting the display on thunderbolt)**

[Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 4 Fast Charger Cable, 40 Gbps, 8K Video, 240W, USB-IF Cert, Thunderbolt 4/3 Compatible](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Charging-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B0C93G2M83?th=1)

[Caldigit Thunderbolt 4 Cable](https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-4-usb-4-cable/)

[OWC Thunderbolt 4 Cable](https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-4-usb-c-cable)

[Cable Matters 40Gbps USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Cable with 8K Video and 100W](https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolt-Certified-Cable-Matters-Charging/dp/B08KSM2FWR)

##### **<span dir="ltr">Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C to USB-C)</span>**

[Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Cable](https://www.belkin.com/us/cables/data/thunderbolt-3-cable-usb-c-to-usb-c-3-3-ft-1-m-usb-type-c/p/p-f2cd081/)

[Thunderbolt 3 Cable 40Gpbs/100W/5A,Cabletime](https://www.amazon.com/CABLETIME-Certified-Thunderbolt-Supports-Compatible/dp/B083TVNL8N)

[Apple Thunderbolt Cable](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQ4H2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb%E2%80%91c-cable-08-m)

##### **USB-A to USB-C   
(only for MIDI, Touch data, Power the monitor but not video signal for video use HDMI)**

[Amazon Basics - USB C Cable to USB Type A, USB 3.1 2nd Gen USA ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGKYR2O)

[Amazon Basics - USB C Cable to USB Type A, USB 3.1 2nd Gen Germany](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Amazon-Basics-Cable-Type-White/dp/B01GGKYS6E)

[Anker Powerline II 90 cm USB C to USB A 3.1 Gen2 Cable Germany](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Powerline-USB-IF-Certified-MacBook-Devices/dp/B07213D35X)

[Amazon Basics - USB C Cable to USB Type A, USB 3.1 2nd Gen UK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Type-C-USB-Male-Cable/dp/B01GGKYS6E?th=1)

[Belkin - 3.1 USB-A to USB-C Cable (USB-C Cable)](https://www.belkin.com/us/cables/data/3-1-usb-a-to-usb-c-cable-usb-c-cable/p/p-f2cu029/)

##### **USB-C cables with ON/OFF switch**

[RIITOP USB Type-C On Off Switch Cable 1 m 10 Gbps](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/RIITOP-Type-C-Switch-Support-Charge-black/dp/B0DKJCNRLG/)

[RIITOP USB C Extension On Off Cable 1 m 10 Gbps](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/RIITOP-Extension-Supports-Charging-Type-C/dp/B0DCG1Q2XC/)

<span dir="ltr">*The cables mentioned in this page are suggestions* </span><span dir="ltr">*and MP MIDI has no affiliation with them*</span>