which perfectly ecapsulates the "problem" with usb-c: everybody wants a cable with all the features, but only wants to pay for the cheapest cable. and then gets frustrated when their $3 cable doesn't support thunderbolt and high-power modes.

you can get 3-metre thunderbolt cables if you want, you just have to pay a lot for them. all the problems with USB-C can be solved by spending more money. if you want to go the cheap route and buy cables that don't support all the various modes, then you're going to end up with a bunch of cables that don't support some modes and have to keep track of which ones those are.

if you regularly use devices that need higher-spec cables, it's probably worth keeping one good high-spec USB-C cable in your bag, instead of three terrible ones.

And $40+. Buying a long one for a music recording interface (that sweet sweet I/O) was super painful.

I guess it's cheaper now but in what world is a $50 cable to power an accessory reasonable in any way.

Source: https://www.sweetwater.com/c1225--Thunderbolt_Cables