Anker USB-A to USB-C Charger Cable 2 Pack (6ft Nylon), 331 Cable, USB C to USB 2.0 Double Braided Nylon Type C Charging Cable for Samsung Galaxy S8 S8+ S9 S9+, HTC 10, Sony XZ, LG V20 G5 G6, Xiaomi 5

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Both sockets are more powerful than basic models – the USB-A connector lets devices draw up to 12 watts while the USB-C port can deliver up to 15 watts, which means faster charging for compatible gadgets.

Thunderbolt USB-C to USB-C cable : There are two kinds of Thunderbolt , Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4, the same is the USB-C interface, but different devices use different data transmission protocols.The extra length means this is enough to reach from desk to wall charger easily and may replace your original cable if you lose that (in any case, this probably looks better). The downside is that your older cables, usually ending in USB-A, the larger, more familiar USB shape, won't fit your new devices.

So, as well as some decent cables with various connection options, this roundup includes adaptors to make your cables more versatile.Please note though, that Apple iPhone and iPad devices still use the company's dedicated Lightning connector even though its laptops are moving to USB-C. The CC wire is responsible for communicating with the adapter charging protocol, otherwise the cable will not be able to charge normally. These are versatile and colourful cables, so you can choose from satin gold, golden rose and silver finishes.

The USB-C connector is now becoming widespread, which makes the cables you need to take with you that bit simpler. The cable is short, so it will fit your pocket easily and the cable ball is big enough to make it easy to find even when it's at the bottom of a bag. Data and energy are both bi-directional, so you can charge your phone from your laptop or play a movie from your laptop on your TV, say.It also has neat design details like a longer-than-usual join between the cable and the connector head, which adds to the flexibility of the cable over time.