# CableMatters Thunderbolt 3 cable

## Overview

For connecting my pen displays, I often use this cable: CableMatters \[Intel Certified] 20 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 cable (6.6 ft), supporting 100 W charging. ([Amazon link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AS8U9KE))

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## Testing setup

Windows setup

* Surface Pro 8
* TB3 cable plugged directly between Surface Pro and pen display

MacOS setup

* M3 MacBook Pro
* TB3 cable plugged directly between MacBook and pen display

**Note on recessed USB-C ports and cable plug thickness**

* For the CableMatters USB-C cable, the **cable ends are a little too thick** to fit into some recessed ports.
* I had to remove some plastic from one of the ends to fit it into the tablets using a knife.
* ![](/files/0OhmIOwFeQrgVSqXiiPH)![](/files/2MbIl9ntEJpredGBG2Po)
* This plastic was tough to cut. I did not do a very clean job, but it **just barely** fits into the port. The fit is very snug, and I should probably remove a little more.

## Testing results

Remember this is testing with my hardware. Your computer may not supply enough power via its USB-C ports to match my results.

<table><thead><tr><th>Tablet</th><th width="98">Port</th><th>Results</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Huion Kamvas 13 <strong>GEN3</strong><br><strong>(GS1333)</strong></td><td>lower</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Huion Kamvas 13</strong></p><p><strong>(GS1331)</strong></p></td><td>lower</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Huion Kamvas Pro 13 2.5K</strong></p><p><strong>(GT1302)</strong></p></td><td>upper</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Huion Kamvas Pro 16 Plus 4k (GT1562)</strong></td><td>lower</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>XP-Pen Artist 12 GEN2</strong></p><p><strong>(CD120FH)</strong></p></td><td>upper</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>XP-Pen Artist 13 GEN2</strong></p><p><strong>(CD130FH)</strong></p></td><td>upper</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><strong>XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 GEN2 (MD160QH)</strong></td><td>left</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wacom One 13 touch GEN2 (DTH-134)</strong></td><td>left</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Wacom One 12 GEN2</strong></p><p><strong>(DTC-121)</strong></p></td><td>left</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Wacom One GEN1</strong></p><p><strong>(DTC-133)</strong></p></td><td>only 1 port</td><td><p>This pen display does not support using a single USB-C connection. I tested it anyway and</p><p>VERIFIED that it did <mark style="color:red;"><strong>NOT WORK</strong></mark></p></td></tr><tr><td>Wacom Movink 13</td><td>either</td><td>VERIFIED TO WORK</td></tr></tbody></table>


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