Most people use USB-C–to–USB-A cables for charging only, but the Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-A 3.

Why you might prefer it: A three-in-one cable is, essentially, a USB-A–to–Micro-USB cable with Lightning and USB-C adapters attached by short tethers.The adapter supports HDR and is lag-free, making it a solid choice for hooking up to the latest gaming monitors, though sadly, it does not support VRR, FreeSync, or G-Sync. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Apple’s Lightning ports can use regular 12-watt charging with a USB-A cable and faster charging via USB-C.

We’ve been asked about a recommendation for a USB-C extender cable (such as this model), but we don’t have one because they aren’t permitted under USB-C specifications.New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . The quality is great and I love that it’s a textured wrapped cord and not just the cord so it doesn’t get tangled easily and will last longer. Gen 2 Cable is something of a rarity, a USB-C–to–USB-A cable with fast data-transfer capabilities up to 10 Gbps. Mobile charging brands are defined as brands if more than 75% of their retail sales are contributed by mobile phone charging products.

It’s a slim cable that’s easy to coil up and stow in a bag, and we found its adapters the easiest to plug and unplug—the other ones we tried were fussy and difficult to wrangle. But at this shorter length, it’s not as useful for reaching faraway outlets—and it’s too bulky to be of much use for on-the-go charging. Use them at home, in your car, or anywhere you need to sync music, photos, or data and charge your devices. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Altogether, our cables are engineered to the highest standards, meaning that they will be replaced less often – that’s why we offer up to 3 Years Warranty on our designs.

To test USB-C–to–USB-C cables for the MacBook Pro and other high-powered laptops, we used the same methods but with the Samsung T3 instead of the LaCie Bolt3. There are all sorts of features and tech details that are important to understand to make sure you get the ideal cable for your needs. Not only can it charge devices and transfer data at much faster speeds than the older USB-A design, USB C connectors can also transfer a video feed to monitors and TVs. It is rated to carry 100 watts, meaning it can be used to power the beefiest MacBook Pro, and it can transmit data at up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.