That means using a USB-C to USB-A cable for your NVMe SSD would make a large file transfer minutes instead of seconds. Of the 43 cables I tested, only one cable supported USB 3.2 10Gbps speeds.

The newest USB-C cables are capable of delivering video using USB-C’s Alternate Mode, or “Alt Mode.” At the moment, a Thunderbolt 4/USB4 cable can push 8K video or supply several 4K displays.

This adapter is equivalent to a USB-A to USB-C cable when used with a 5 V supply. There’s zero built-in guarantee that such an adapter would only ever be used with a 5 V supply.

Rolling Square's inCharge XS is a keyring cable that has USB-C, USB-A, and Lightning connectivity. Oh, and it charges devices at up to 240W.

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As long as you spot a Thunderbolt or DisplayPort Alt Mode symbol next to the USB-C port on your laptop, you can connect it to an external monitor via a USB-C to USB-C cable. You can also use a ...

To test cable charging speeds, we connected one end to a compatible charger (Anker’s 140 W 717 Charger for USB-C and Anker’s PowerPort II Charger for USB-A) and connected the other end to a ...

Use a USB-C cable to connect your computer to your primary monitor using a USB-C cable. Link the first monitor's second USB-C port to the input port of the next monitor.

A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders to the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, or iPhone 16e may need to purchase a separate cable to continue using CarPlay. USB-A is still common in cars.

We’ve found the best USB-C to HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA cables and adapters to help you use your new computer with the video display you prefer.