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USB-C Charge Cables | USB-C Data Cables
Charge Cables
USB-C charge cables are best suited for charing a USB-C device with a USB power source. They cost less by not supporting faster data transfer rates. Which you do not use when charging.
USB-C to USB-C 2.0 – For charging a USB-C device with a USB-C charger
Select a 100W cable if using a charger that outputs more than 60W. Otherwise stick with 60W to save on cost.
| Cable | Length | Charge Rate | Certification | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 0.5, 3, 6, 9 feet | 60W (3A) | USB-IF certified | $8.62 | |
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 1, 3, 6, 10 feet | 60W (3A) | USB-IF certified | Nylon Braided | $16.05 |
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 6 feet | 60W (3A) | $9.99 | ||
| Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 3, 6 feet | 60W (3A) | Nylon Braided | $15.97 | |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 6 feet | 60W (3A) | USB-IF certified | $11.99 | |
| Anker PowerLine+ III USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 6 feet | 60W (3A) | USB-IF certified | Nylon Braided | $30.99 |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 3.3, 6.6 feet | 60W (3A) | USB-IF certified | $4.99 | |
| Apple USB-C Charging Cable | 6.6 feet | 100W (5A) | $13.99 | ||
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 3.3, 6.6 feet | 100W (5A) | USB-IF certified | $9.99 |
USB-C to USB-A 2.0 – For charging a USB-C device with a USB-A charger
For USB Power Delivery supporting devices this will provide a slower charging experience. All cables listed contain the proper 56k Ohm resistor.
| Cable | Length | Certification | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 3, 6, 9 feet | USB-IF certified | $8.54 | |
| Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 10 feet | $12.99 | ||
| Anker PowerLine+ II USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 3, 6 feet | Nylon Braided | $11.99 | |
| Anker PowerLine III USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 10 feet | Nylon Braided | $12.99 | |
| Belkin MixIt USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 4, 6 feet | $11.13 | ||
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Slim | 0.5, 1, 3.3, 6.6 feet | Benson Approved | $10.99 | |
| PowerA Premium USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | 10 feet | Nintendo Licensed | Nylon Braided | $15.36 |
USB-C to Lightning – For fast charging an iPhone 8/X/XR/XS/11 or iPad Pro (1st or 2nd gen)
Also requires an 18W (or higher) USB-C Power Delivery charger.
| Cable | Length | Certification | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning | 3, 6 feet | Apple MFi certified | $10.99 | |
| Anker PowerLine+ II USB-C to Lightning | 3 feet | Apple MFi certified | Nylon Braided | $21.99 |
| Apple USB-C to Lightning | 3.3, 6.6 feet | Apple MFi certified | $13.00 | |
| AUKEY Impulse Braided Cable C-L | 3.9 feet | Apple MFi certified | Review Nylon Braided | $10.99 |
| Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to Lightning + Strap | 4 feet | Apple MFi certified | Nylon Braided | $25.46 |
| Cable Matters USB-C to Lightning | 3.3 feet | Apple MFi certified | Nylon Braided | $11.99 |
| MOMAX USB-C to Lightning | 1, 4, 6 feet | Apple MFi certified | $9.99 | |
| MOMAX USB-C to Lightning | 1, 4, 6 feet | Apple MFi certified | Nylon Braided | $19.99 |
Data Cables
USB-C data cables are best suited for data connections between a USB-C device and another USB device. Check your devices to see if they both support USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) or USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps). They can also be used to charge, but do so at the same rate as cheaper USB 2.0 cables.
USB-C to USB-C 3.1 – For data transfers between two USB-C devices
Both devices must support USB 3.1 to take advantage of the cable’s faster transfer rate.
| Cable | Length | Charge Rate | Data Rate | Certification | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 3, 6 feet | 60W (3A) | 5Gbps | USB-IF certified | $29.65 | |
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 1, 3, 6 feet | 60W (3A) | 5Gbps | USB-IF certified | Nylon Braided | $16.77 |
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 3 feet | 60W (3A) | 5Gbps | $11.99 | ||
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | 6 feet | 100W (5A) | 5Gbps | Price not available | ||
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | 1, 3 feet | 60W (3A) | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | Nylon Braided | $19.84 |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | 3 feet | 100W (5A) | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $19.99 | |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | 3.3 feet | 100W (5A) | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $13.99 | |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | 3.3 feet | 100W (5A) | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $9.99 |
USB-C to USB-A 3.0 – For data transfers between a USB-C device and a USB-A device
Both devices must support USB 3.0 to take advantage of the cable’s faster transfer rate.. All cables listed contain the proper 56k Ohm resistor.
| Cable | Length | Data Rate | Certification | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | 3, 6, 10 feet | 5Gbps | $8.99 | ||
| Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | 3, 6 feet | 5Gbps | Nylon Braided | $12.99 | |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 3.1 | 3.3 feet | 5Gbps | $5.99 | ||
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 | 3 feet | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $9.75 | |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 | 3 feet | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $12.99 | |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 | 3 feet | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $22.49 | |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 | 3.3 feet | 10Gbps | USB-IF certified | $9.99 |
Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API, last updated on 2020-05-20.