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The cables you referenced use the Sommer Cable SC-Vector cable, more detailed specs for that cable can be found here:
https://shop.sommercable.com/en/Cables/ ... -0161.html
This cable is similar to Canare L-4CFB, it will be a bit thicker and less flexible than Canare L-3CFW. The L-CFW series are more flexible in part because they use double braided shields rather than the foil inner shied/braided outer shield combination used by the Canare L-CFB and SC-Vector cables. These flexible cables also tend to be a bit more expensive than other cables of the same gauge.
Looking at the cable specs, in terms of transmission performance, the SC-Vector cable should be a bit better than Canare L-3CFW in part because it uses a slightly larger diameter conductor. Actual transmission distance can vary depending on the SDI sending and receiving hardware at each end, the cable used, and the connectors used, so it's hard to say anything definitively about cable distance. But if you are able to do 100m runs with the Canare L-3CFW you are currently using, I'd expect you to be able to do the same with the SC-Vector cable.
In terms of connectors, I like the Neutrik Rear Twist connectors personally. Since you can turn the plastic cable boot to lock and unlock the connector it makes them a bit easier to plug and unplug from SDI ports that are recessed or spaced closer together.