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$5 or $129 USB cable. What's the difference?

Accepted submission by Snotnose at 2023-10-21 22:41:13
Hardware

USB-C has made life easier for people with multiple electronics but has also introduced new complications to make life difficult. USB-C merely represents the connector’s shape, and separate standards dictate the data speeds over USB and USB charging speeds. This brings us to a situation where devices have wildly different USB-C needs and require a compatible cable. So, what exactly is the difference between a cheap USB cable and an expensive USB cable? Let’s find out!

Unfortunately the article is very light on details, but the pictures are interesting.


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