Ordered this chain through ebay in Germany in March 2024. Dealer hat 99% positive reviews.
I am 99% certain that this chain is fake.

Hope this video helps someone!

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Key differences that you can spot "easily" when comparing the products side by side:

1. Mixed fonts on the packaging (letters and numbers)
2. Missing DynaSys symbol
3. Wrong company name
4. Quick Link included in the packet (vs extra bag)
5. Shifting ramps/chamfered edges on both sides of the chain
6. Missing chain direction sticker
7. Missing HG-X embossing *
8. Paper type
9. Print quality
10. Missing QR code
11. Price is too low 😅

* the article description even had (stolen) images from the original manual, and the description said that the HG-X embossing visible there was for illustration purposes only...

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Shimano info about HG X chains - notice how they specify only the outside parts have chamfered edges:

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