If you're looking for a USB-C to USB-C cable that can handle fast charging and speedy data transfers, look no further than the Anker Powerline II (USB 3.

Its length is best suited for an ultra-fast portable USB-C SSD, and can pinch hit for charging or running your monitor.This improved version adds a cap to protect the connectors, but you must be careful not to misplace it. For most people the above cables are what you’re looking for: reliable and fast charging (when paired with a good power bank). DuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

It offers six charging combinations, with USB-C and USB-A on one end of the short braided cable, and Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C on the other.

Run by members like Apple, Google, HP, Microsoft, and Intel, it sets specifications and offers certification. Sure, the connector, housing, braiding, and outer shell all factors in its weight, but lighter-duty cables literally have fewer wires and are far lighter. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It is rated to carry 100 watts, meaning it can be used to power the beefiest MacBook Pro, and it can transmit data at up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). As you know from trying to plug a mouse into your PC, it only fits in one way and you usually never get it right the first time.