Are all USB-C to USB-A cables the same? We compare two $12 Amazon Basics cables

If you’re asking yourself if all USB-A to USB-C cables work the same, well, the short answer is no. Not at all.To illustrate our point, we reviewed two six-foot, gray-braided Amazon Basics USB-A to USB-C cables that look virtually identical and, surprisingly, cost virtually identical amounts. A USB 3.1 model cost $12.40 while a USB 2.0 model cost $11.90.Our prior evaluation of pure USB-C cables revolved around three features: Charging performance, data transfer performance, and monitor cable performance. But our testing of the USB-A to USB-C cables we’re comparing today showed they really only differentiate in one key area: data transfer speed.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3632976/are-all-usb-c-to-usb-a-cables-the-same-we-compare-two-12-amazon-basics-cables.html#tk.rss_all

Creato 3y | 16 set 2021, 11:20:59


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