Amazon Basics USB Type-C to USB-A 2.0 Male Cable - (1.8 Meters) - Colour Black

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Not least because it's a connection that's capable of transferring power as well as data at the same time, so you can use the same socket to charge as to sync data. Data and energy are both bi-directional, so you can charge your phone from your laptop or play a movie from your laptop on your TV, say. You can additionally plug three USB-A cables in and the HDMI socket means you can output video at up to 4K resolution onto a TV.

And although there are rumours that the next iPhone may work with fast chargers, there is very little chance Apple will abandon the Lightning cable in the foreseeable future.Compact cable adaptor that converts a USB-C port to a high speed USB-A port on your laptop or tablet.

In addition to his extensive experience with consumer charging electronics, he has formal training as a mechanical engineer with a specific focus on DC circuits and lithium battery systems, bringing all of this know-how into the design and execution of our side-by-side testing protocols. A simple but exceptionally durable braided cable, perfect to connect a laptop or USB-C smartphone to a compatible charging plug. The Anker Thunderbolt and the Cable Matters are also listed with a maximum power rating of 100 watts. Portable USB video adaptor that allows you to easily connect two independent HDMI displays to your computer via a USB connection. Ideal for adding a secondary monitor to your laptop or expanding your desktop to a larger screen for presentations, gaming or multimed.The connector body on the USB-C side is also a little bulkier, so it could be a bit more challenging to use or completely incompatible with certain phone cases — particularly heavy-duty or waterproof options. We could see them getting caught on things frequently and prematurely wearing out compared to the rest of the cable. These low-cost cables offer decent charging performance with a maximum power rating of 15 watts (five volts, three amps).

Even better, we love how flexible this cable is, especially compared to some of the braided options. compatible device — when we used the appropriate power supply, and we didn't have any issues charging our Switch as well. The USB-C connector is now becoming widespread, which makes the cables you need to take with you that bit simpler.It can charge up a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra from 0-50% in 45 minutes** (when paired with 18W or higher USB-C PD charger, not included). The main rule is not to choose a cheap cable, it'll almost certainly be inefficient, especially in a Thunderbolt socket.