TECH EXPLAINER
USB-C Cables Are Not All the Same
Charging power, data speed and video support can vary dramatically even when the connectors look identical.Connector shape does not define capability
Two USB-C cables can look nearly identical while supporting different power levels and data speeds. Check specifications instead of relying on appearance.
Buy for the job you actually need
A charging-only phone cable, a high-speed external SSD cable and a monitor cable may require different capabilities. Buying the correct class avoids unnecessary cost and compatibility problems.