They're for more than just fast charging. Being able to use the same cable to charge your phone, laptop, headphones or a cordless screwdriver is a convenience we now have thanks to USB-C. Sure, it might have taken the iPhone an embarrassingly long time to drop its proprietary Lightning port, but we're all one big happy family now, right? Well, not exactly. If you've ever tried shopping for a USB-C cable, you've likely come across several different standards, each advertising different capabilities. USB4 happens to be one of the latest standards, and it doesn't come cheap. Assuming you're shopping from a reputable brand, a high-quality USB4 cable will typically cost anywhere between $20 and $60, depending on its length and charging speed. That's a lot more expensive than the dollar-store USB-C cables that also claim to top up your devices. So why pay the premium when you can snag a multi-pack for far less and have more of your devices' charging and data transfer needs covered? It's because USB4 cables are designed to accommodate more than just fast charging or file transfers. They're capable of handling a lot more bandwidth — up to 80 Gbps symmetric or 120/40 Gbps asymmetric with th
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USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs. USB-C has markedly improved the way we use our devices. A single, universal connector type to rule them all, it's now the de-facto standard for modern…
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USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs. USB-C has markedly improved the way we use our devices. A single, universal connector type to rule them all, it's now the de-facto…
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USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs. USB-C has markedly improved the way we use our devices. A single, universal connector type to rule them all, it's now the de-facto standard for modern…
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