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You need a new USB-C to USB-C cable, but you don't want just any old cable. You want:
- Soft and flexible
- Solid and reliable
- 60W fast charging
And you don't want it to crap out quickly.
The problem is that so many reasonably priced USB-C cables not only fail to measure up to those criteria, but also that so few (even top brands) are certified USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum), important because it ensures that cables meet strict performance and safety standards. If a cable doesn't have the official USB-IF logo on it, it's not certified.
The good news is that you can easily find certified USB-C cables on Amazon under Amazon Basics branding, e.g., Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Fast Charging Cable, 60W, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified
- USB-IF Certifed
- Various lengths
- High quality
- Low cost
- Black or white
Important Notes:
- Watch out for counterfeits, especially no name cables. You can check here.
- Watch out for "fast charging" cables that are only 15W.
- 60W cables are powerful enough for most purposes and tend to be more flexible than 100W.
- Faster cables (> USB 2.0) tend to be less flexible and may not be needed.
