It’s a good idea to have one next to your bed, as well as one in your car and one at your desk (either at your home office or the actual office, or both). That way you can charge when your phone gets low and not have to worry about it. In this list of the best USB-C cables, we have rounded up a number of USB-C to USB-C cables, as well as USB-A to USB-C cables. Now it’s worth mentioning that only the USB-C to USB-C cables on this best of list will work with fast charging. This is because most fast chargers use USB-C PD. So a USB-A to USB-C cable can’t even plug into it.
Top 6 Best USB-C Cables
When looking for USB-C cables, you’re going to want USB 3.1 Gen 1. As that is currently the latest version of the standard, and it will work for charging your smartphone quickly, as well as your Chromebook or MacBook (or Windows laptop, depending on the laptop). So it is a bit more versatile.
Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB-C
This USB-C cable from Anker does support the latest generation USB spec, that’s USB 3.1 Gen 1. So you’re going to get some fast data transfer out of this one, up to 10Gbps. And it works great for playing 4K video. It also has support for USB-C PD, which is how most fast charging standards work. Though that does generally depend on the charger it is plugged into. Anker also provides a lifetime warranty on this cable.
Cable Matters USB C to USB C Cable
This cable from Cable Matters also supports USB 3.1 Gen 1, so you’re going to be able to use this one for a while. It supports up to 10Gbps speeds, which is fast enough for 8K @ 60Hz too. And of course, it works with fast charging over USB-C PD up to 100W. This is about three feet long, so it’s not super long, but this is the length of the cable that comes in the box with your smartphone. So it’s not too bad.
Anker Powerline+ III USB C to USB C (6ft)
Here’s another USB-C to USB-C cable from Anker. So what’s different between this and the PowerLine II that was already listed on this best USB-C cables list? Well for one, it’s longer. It is a six-foot long cable, which is great to use at your desk or next to your bed. Where the outlet might be kind of far away. Secondly, this is a braided cable, which makes it a lot tougher. And it is able to handle kids and pets chewing and bending on it. It is also available in black and silver.
Anker [3-Pack] Powerline+ USB-C to USB-A
Moving into the USB-C to USB-A cables, here is another option from Anker. Now we included this one because it is braided. And Anker says it can last for up to 6,000 bends. So it’ll last quite a while. Which is really nice to see. Now because it is USB-A to USB-C, it won’t support fast charging at all. Unless you have a OnePlus phone, as Warp Charge 30 does work over USB-A. But for the most part, fast charging will be limited to less than 20W. Which in today’s world, isn’t really that fast.
UGREEN USB-A to USB-C [2-Pack]
This is a rather unique USB-C cable from UGREEN, as it is at an angle. Making it easier to hold onto your phone while you are charging it. Which is always pretty cool. This is a six-foot long cable, so nice and long to use while in bed. It supports fast charging, but no more than 20W. And that’s due to this using USB-A on the other end. But still a really good option for those that want that right angle for the USB-C charger.
Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB 3.0 cable
This is the same as the Anker PowerLine+ cable that was listed above, but this is shorter and comes in a single cable. Instead of a three-pack.S o this is a 3-foot long cable, and is still USB-A to USB-C. And it does support fast charging up to around 20W. It is still braided, so you can buy this one and expect it to last a very long time before you need to replace it. In fact, the nylon will likely start to fray long before you need to replace this one. Like the other Anker USB-C cables on this list, this also comes with Anker’s lifetime warranty. So if anything does go wrong here, you can get in touch with Anker and they’ll replace it for you, free of charge.
