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It’s easy to think that all USB-C cables are the same, and that differences are just promotional gimmicks and a way to hike up prices. After all, it’s just a cable, right?
Despite this being a common belief, it’s actually wrong. We have tested numerous USB-C cables and we can say with certainty they are not all the same. In fact, we noticed huge performance differences among cables both in regards to charging devices and transferring data.