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Why Should You Choose USB Type C Over All Other Cables?


USB Type C was introduced in the August 2014 and it is the latest connector which is used for syncing data and charging. It makes use of 24 pin reversible plug connector. So it’s easy to plug in devices and there is no need to get confused as to which side should be up. As people have started using USB Type C a lot, here are some insights about the cable and the ways in which you can use it.


Compatibility with all the devices

Some of the majorly used USB cables are Type A, B, microB and miniB. USB Type C can replace all these USB cables, which makes it a universal medium to charge and manage your devices. Hence, you do not need different USBs for different tasks. Get a USB Type C cable and your work is done.

Power to charge laptops

With the help of USB Type B, you can charge devices having a higher power such as laptops. This is because it has been designed to provide a significant amount of power for charging electronic devices.

Fast charging facility

Type C enables you to charge your devices faster if your device and charger are compatible to each other. This is known as Power Delivery. You are sure to love this feature.

Transfers data rapidly

Type C cables can support USB2 as well as the faster USB3 data at the speed of 10Gbps. There are 2 generations of USB 3; namely, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Gen 1 is up to 5Gbps of data making it 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and Gen 2 is up to 10Gbps making it 20 times faster than USB 2.0.

Supports additional data

Through USB Type C, you can remotely monitor the device battery if your device is compatible with such a feature.

Things to keep in mind while buying Type C Cables

When you go for buying USB Cables, you must remember that there are two levels of power. You can buy either a 3A (60W) or 5A (100W) Type-C cable depending on the speed and power of what you need to charge. Make sure you buy the right cable as lower power means slow charging. There are several duplicate Type C cables available in the market so check its authenticity properly before you purchase them.

The Future of Type C Chargers

Power delivery specifications latest version has made the marking of power supply extremely easy for the end user. Power Delivery helps the device and charger to decide the amount of current that is available for charging.

The latest PD version also supports authentication of chargers. This helps the devices to check whether they are being charged by using a genuine charger. Let’s wait and watch as to how the charger market takes it, but it is sure to bring some drastic changes. You can buy some genuine Type C chargers online from an ISO certified electronics company.

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