I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
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Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#2LTT has created true spec cables with the actual spec mentioned on the cables but they can not keep up with demand despite being expensive get sold out as soon as new stock comes in.
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#3Is there a cheap, reliable tester that someone can recommend that will test multiple USB cable types (A, micro & C)?
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#4Is there a cheap, reliable tester that someone can recommend that will test multiple USB cable types (A, micro & C)?
$45 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJL5Z67
This is the one I use and I quite like it. I've had it for a little over a year and a half. I used it to sort (or trash) all my cables and to test new incoming cables.
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#5Is there a cheap, reliable tester that someone can recommend that will test multiple USB cable types (A, micro & C)?
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Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#6LTT has created true spec cables with the actual spec mentioned on the cables but they can not keep up with demand despite being expensive get sold out as soon as new stock comes in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfovjw7Ts_U&t=974s
By chance, has anyone tested Cable Matters' cables?
I just bought a couple of their Thunderbolt™ 5 cables. They seem like a reputable company that would make their cables true-to-spec. Thanks in advance!
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#7LTT has created true spec cables with the actual spec mentioned on the cables but they can not keep up with demand despite being expensive get sold out as soon as new stock comes in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfovjw7Ts_U&t=974s
I managed to get a few and so far am impressed. They are definitely on the chunky side but that probably comes with the durability
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#8Just measuring the power info is limited use. I'm sure there's value for some people, but I only need to keep track of 0-2 high power cables.
> Your no-brand 480Mbps USB 2.0 cable is indistinguishable from the super-fast USB 4 cable that can move 40 gigabits (around 5 gigabytes) of data every single second.
One of those is way thicker than the other, at least.
I would love for something to force a speed and power rating on USB-C plugs.
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#9LTT has created true spec cables with the actual spec mentioned on the cables but they can not keep up with demand despite being expensive get sold out as soon as new stock comes in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfovjw7Ts_U&t=974s
By chance, has anyone tested Cable Matters' cables? I just bought a couple of their Thunderbolt™ 5 cables. They seem like a reputable company that would make their cables true-to-spec. Thanks in advance!
I've not spec tested them, but astronomy gear is notoriously picky about USB cables and since I switched all of my cables to cable matters a lot of weird behaviors just stopped happening
Re: I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them
#10Just measuring the power info is limited use. I'm sure there's value for some people, but I only need to keep track of 0-2 high power cables. > Your no-brand 480Mbps USB 2.0 cable is indistinguishable from the super-fast USB 4 cable that can move 40 gigabits (around 5 gigabytes) of data every single second. One of those is way thicker than the other, at least. I would love for something to force a speed and power rat…
> One of those is way thicker than the other, at least.
I bet there's at least one brand with extra–thick plastic insulation.