USB-C Cables for the Nintendo Switch
USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cables | USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Cables | USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cables | USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Cables
USB 2.0 vs 3.1
USB 2.0 cables offers the best value for charging the Nintendo Switch. USB 2.0 vs 3.0/3.1 is a measure of the cable’s data transfer speed. It has no bearing on charging. USB 2.0 cables are usually cheaper. You should only consider a USB 3.1 cable if you want a “does it all” cable to use with other devices.
Check out chargers and power banks for the Nintendo Switch.
USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cables
| Cable | Price | Length | Charge Rate | Data Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $7.43 | 6 inches, 3, 6, & 9 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| AmazonBasics Double Braided USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $11.44 | 1, 3, 6, & 10 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified Braided |
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $9.99 | 3 & 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $12.99 | 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Apple USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 6.6 feet | 5A (100W) | 480 Mbps | Nathan K Approved | |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $7.99 | 3 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | Braided |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Gray | White | $7.99 | 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | from $8.69 | 6 inches & 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified Braided |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | $9.99 | 3.3 & 6.6 feet | 5A (100W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Google USB-C to USB-C 2.0 | 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps | Benson Approved | |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 2.0 (2-Pack) | $10.99 | 3.3 feet | 5A (100W) | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| ZMI USB-C to USB-C 2.0 (2-Pack) | $8.99 | 5 feet | 3A (60W) | 480 Mbps |
USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Cables
| Cable | Price | Length | Charge Rate | Data Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | $13.50 | 3 & 6 feet | 3A (60W) | 5 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 | $11.99 | 3 feet | 3A (60W) | 5 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $19.99 | 3 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $19.97 | 3.3 feet | 3A (60W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $13.99 | 3.3 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | Currently not available | 3.3 feet | 3A (60W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| DockCase USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $11.99 | 0.7 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| dodocool USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $12.75 | 3.3 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified Braided |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $11.99 | 3.3 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | $16.99 | 3.3 feet | 5A (100W) | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified Braided |
USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cables
| Cable | Price | Length | Data Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | $8.73 | 3, 6, 9 feet | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | $13.99 | 3 & 6 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor |
| Anker Premium USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (2-Pack) | $9.99 | 3 & 6 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 2.0 | $6.99 | 3.3 & 6.6 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor |
| Belkin USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | $8.93 | 6 feet | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified |
| BrexLink USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (2-Pack) | $10.99 | 6 feet | 480 Mbps | USB-IF Certified Braided |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | from $5.99 | 3.3, 6.6, 9.8, & 13 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (2-Pack) | $8.99 | 3.3 & 6.6 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor |
| Nintendo HAC-010 USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Included with Pro Controller, Joy-Con Charging Grip, and Poke Ball Plus | 1 & 5 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor | |
| PowerA Premium USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | from $8.75 | 10 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Braided |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | $10.99 | 6.6 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved Braided |
| ZMI Premium USB-C to USB-A 2.0 | $8.99 | 1 & 3.3 feet | 480 Mbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Braided |
USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Cables
| Cable | Price | Length | Data Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-A 3.1 | $9.49 | 3 feet | 5 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | 6 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor | |
| Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 | $12.99 | 3 feet | 10 Gbps | USB-IF Certified |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | $9.99 | 3.3 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | $7.99 | 3.3 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Braided |
| AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 | $8.99 | 6.6 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Braided |
| Cable Matters USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | $5.99 | 3.3 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved |
| CHOETECH USB-C to USB-A 3.0 (3-Pack) | $13.99 | 3.3 & 6.6 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Braided |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | $6.99 | 3.3 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved Braided |
| Nekteck USB-C to USB-A 3.1 | from $29.99 | 3.3 & 6.6 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved |
| Orzly USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | $7.99 | 3.3 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved |
| Veckle USB-C to USB-A 3.0 | $12.99 | 6.6 feet | 5 Gbps | 56k Ohm Resistor Benson Approved Braided |
Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API, last updated on 2019-06-25.
