USB-C Cables for the Nintendo Switch
USB-C to USB-C Cables | USB-C to USB-A Cables
There are far more good USB-C cables than I can list. The cables below are from known good brands and meet Nintendo and industry standards.
USB-C to USB-C Cables
| Cable | Safety Rating | Length | Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6 inch, 3, 6, and 9 foot 15 cm, 0.9, 1.8, and 2.75 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3 & 6 foot/0.9 & 1.8 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3 foot/0.9 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6 foot/1.8 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3 foot/0.9 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Apple USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★☆☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | White | Nathan K approved |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6 inch & 6 foot 15 cm & 1.8 meter | Black, Gold, Gray, Silver, White | USB-IF Certified |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 & 6.6 foot/1 & 2 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Google USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | ★★★☆☆ | 6 foot/1.8 meter | White | Benson approved |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 2.0 (2-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 2.0 (2-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black, Gray | USB-IF Certified |
USB-C to USB-A Cables
| Cable | Safety Rating | Length | Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3, 6, and 9 foot 0.9, 1.8, and 2.75 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3 foot/0.9 meter | Black, White | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3, 6, and 10 foot 0.9, 1.8, and 3 meter | Black, White | 56k Ohm resistor |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen2 | ★★★★☆ | 3 foot/0.9 meter | Black | USB-IF Certified |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 2.0 (2-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 0.7 foot/0.2 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 2.0 | 2-Pack | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 2.0 | 2-Pack | ★★★★☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | 3-Pack | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | 3-Pack | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black/Gray | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | Black/Gray | 56k Ohm resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0, 3-Pack Mixed Sizes AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0, 5-Pack Mixed Sizes | ★★★★☆ | 1, 3.3, and 6.6 foot 0.3, 1, and 2 meter | Black/Gray | 56k Ohm resistor |
| BrexLink USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (2-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 6 foot/1.8 meter | Black, Gray | USB-IF Certified |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6 foot/1.8 meter | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, White | USB-IF Certified, Benson approved |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3, 6.6, 9.8, and 13 foot 1, 2, 3, and 4 meter | Black, White | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black, White | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (2-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 & 6.6 foot/1 & 2 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-A 3.0 (3-Pack) | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 & 6.6 foot/1 & 2 meter | Green, Gray, Red, Pink | 56k Ohm resistor |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black, Gray, Pink | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-A 3.1 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 & 6.6 foot/1 & 2 meter | Black, White | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| Nintendo USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★★ | 5 foot/1.5 meter | Black | Nintendo Licensed Included with Pro Controller and Joy-Con Charging Grip |
| Orzly USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | ★★★★☆ | 3.3 foot/1 meter | Black, Blue, Red, Multi-color Pack | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| PowerA Premium USB-C Cable (USB-C to USB-A 2.0) | ★★★★★ | 10 foot/3 meter | Black | Nintendo Licensed |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | ★★★★☆ | 6.6 foot/2 meter | Black | 56k Ohm resistor, Benson approved |
Concerned about safely charging your Switch? Check out Safely Charging the Switch.
Wonder why all these numbers matter? Check out How Switch Charging Works.
USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 = Cable’s data transfer speed. It has no bearing on power transfer.