So if you're planning on getting a USB-C cable, pay attention to the USB version. Out of the 21 cables in my test group, only 4 were USB-C 3.x. Within that group, two were USB-C 3.2 and two were USB-C 3.1 and biggest difference from what I saw came from the data transfer speeds. Now, even within the USB-C 3.1 and 3.2, there are variants where an older version is faster than a newer version. For example, USB 3.1 Gen 2 has faster download speeds than USB 3.2 Gen 1. What a dumpster fire...
Reviewer not influencer eh... It's a dumpster fire because you did now know the difference between USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and USB 3.2 when you initially shot and edited the video? Did you even know that only the 15 Pro phones support USB 3 when you shot and edited this video? Your video is a dumpster fire. Oh but all that time you spent making this nonsensical video, gotta monetize it someway right? Let's not forget that afflilliate link revenue... You have lost all credibility as an honest reviewer. Let's see how you censor your comments section.
It’s because of the cable length. There is no sense in getting 3.2 if it’s 1m+ as the signal diminishes too fast (only exception is glass-fiber cables - but you would notice that heavily in pricing of the product). So maybe make a video for the best charging cables (like MacBooks can handle 120w which most cables do not support) and one for the best data cables (they are going to be shorter than 1m then - so between 0.5 to 0.8 m). Makes the most sense financially as well as effectively. A charging cable that is 0.5m is annoying- a data cable that can handle only 5 Gbit/s instead of 10 is also annoying. Moreover, great charging cables (not regarding iPhone as it is 30w only) are hard to find and can get pricey. What would also be interesting is have they been tested for hazardous chemicals (like ROHS certification) - there is no sense (at least imo) to use a cable that you need to wash your hands after every contact. Especially regarding eating / preparing food after that (and yes at home that should be normal - but still on the go that’s not always possible) or going to bed (like also having the cable in bed etc). So this would also be something worth looking at in my opinion.
Were all these made for iPhone certified? I know anker typically is. I do appreciate the information I was wondering about this stuff myself. I definitely hate how short the Apple one is 😂
One of the reasons why I like to watch this channel is that Monty looks a lot like my dog who had passed away. You are not forgotten Oscar, I still miss you.
As far as charging the iPhone 15 goes, any compliant USB-C cable will deliver 60W at minimum which is double what the phone will draw, so technically any compliant USB-C cable at all is sufficient. The only limiting factor for charging is the power adapter you're using. Data transfer is what's confusing. The Pro models have USB 3.2 Gen 2 which allows for 10Gbps, but not every USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable is transferring data at that speed from/to an iPhone 15 and I don't think anyone has figured out why yet. There are lots of threads about this on Macrumors and the iPhone subreddit. EDIT: Just watched the video now that it's available. Thank you for all that testing. Ordered two of those Mophies. Hopefully Apple will clear up the confusion.
People like yourself help companies get greater recognition whilst helping your audience and customers learn about the superior products we need. Excellent channel, amazing video, thank you and I have subscribed!
Because of all the strangeness with USB cables I’ve been buying Thunderbolt cables for several years. Now I just buy TB 4 cables. They work on everything at full speeds for both power delivery and transfer speeds. Older TB 3 cables might be a bit slower on charging some very high speed charge devices, but otherwise they’re more obsolescence proof. Yes, they may cost more, but they last much longer too.
@@xPaPaDx people these days thing everything good is cheap. I used to spend over $165 for a scsi cable from Adaptec. In today’s dollars that would be about $300. Did we complain, no.
Not sure why the algorithm stopped recommending your videos. I'll say it's been months, I'm just going to bookmark and check daily. Thank you for always making honest reviews.
Glad to see Cable Matters in this list. My husband and I stand by this brand - their cables last a long time!! I’ve burned through Anker and various off brand ones.
There are a bunch of 2.6 ft passive USB 4 cables at Amazon that do 40gbps data transfer and can power most laptops, for around 20 bucks. If you get longer than that, data transfers drop to 20gbps or less, unless they’re an active cable. To me these cables should be topping your list.
This. Like, I got the 40gbps version of Cable Matters for a bit less than $30, so weird to see the 10gbps version featured here at $70. Very odd. Even the active version is still under $70.
Best cable I’ve ever had is still the Anker 643 USB-C to USB-C Cable (Flow, Silicone). Never had a single issue with them and they feel awesome. Idk about transfer speeds though as I only use them for charging.
yeah agreed I've bought so many of these cables recently, I don't really care about transfer speeds as I do not think I have ever transferred data off or to to my phone with a wire.
Monoprice has the best USB-C charging cables that I have ever tried, by far. The physical connection is very snug and secure. My priority is charging speed (100 W, so my laptop can charge) and cable length (10 ft), not USB3 data speeds. I think lots of people would be served far better by those two attributes than transfer speeds they are unlikely to ever use.
Is there any way you can do a 3-5 month update how these are holding up? Obviously you can’t do durability test now but I think durability of a lot of these is something SUPER important aside from them being 2.0 or 3.0. Personally even with my 15 Pro I am one of them that could care less about transfer speeds so yeah, durability is my biggest thing for sure. Been lucky with Anker and if they ever failed me, just contact them and they sent a new one so I know I can rely on them.
Oh, come on. How can I listen to what you're saying? I am obsessed with how precious your dog is. Can't get enough. I just found you and subbed just to look at your dog.🐶
Great review as always, thank you! Any advice on the usb c cable for the Apple CarPlay? Preferably the ucb c and lightning to usb 2 :) Challenging, right?
Have you tried different cables with the Pro models with the Mac for backups or syncing? I’ve used many 10Gbps recognized cables including an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable and I’ve never gotten more than USB 2.0 speeds.
I got an Anker Thunderbolt 4 2.3ft cable from Amazon for 35.99 for my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's Thunderbolt 4 so it backed up my 600gb in a fraction of the time it used to take with the old Lightning Cable. I use it for anything that requires Thunderbolt 4 speeds on my 14" M1 MacBook Pro.
@@Phaseish I know it’s only only 10GBps but I have other uses for it that take full advantage of the thunderbolt 4 speed. So it’s not just for the iPhone.
@@ADPeguero no i get it I was just asing if the iphone 15 pro max is doing Thunderbolt speeds with that cable or not, but I do think it's throttled, I think this is the cable I am going to get, i am using the cable now that comes with my i pad. works fine with my caldigit .
I bought a usb c cable and it’s amazing it has some of the lowest charge speeds and the lowest data transfer speeds and it’s 9m long!!! Worth every penny
I liked the video (and the well dressed dog) Here's what would have made jt better for me: 1. Info about the cost of each cable at the time you were presenting them 2. A final screen, even a text list, of your final recommendations for a 2.0 and 3.0 that I could screencap so I'd have it available when I went to order. Thanks for your thoughtful video
What about charging cable from the old MacBook Pros or iPad Pro? Those are USB C 3.0 right? I mean, if I have those, I dont need to buy another cable for my iphne 15 Pro right?
Worth noting that official apple cases as well as many third party cases have a very small charging cable cutout and so around 50% of usb-c cables won’t fit so you’ll have to ruin the case to make the cutout bigger or take the case off every time you charge your phone.
Great video as usual. I have to say that I rely on you for most of my accessory purchases. Love your style, really appreciate your thoroughness especially appreciate the pace of your videos. Well done once again.
Have you found a non apple cable most similar to apple’s woven? I love the way it feels very light weight and absolutely zero memory. Only thing is it’s expensive and doesn’t have the color black or 10 foot version.
I know this is kind of niche but what about USB A to C cables? This is a huge thing with cars with CarPlay that don’t have USB C connections (the vast majority of cars!)
I recently purchase a set of cables you recommended and they are great. I'm curious if you have ever done a comparison on wall chargers? Just want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my cables when charging my phones and tablets. Thanks again for all your videos, they are most helpful.
The link didn’t take me ‘right to’ the product you referred to, like the Mophie cable. It dumped me on a page full of cables and I had to try to determine which one you were referring to. It was listed as a product ‘frequently returned’ so I bought your #2 choice.
Great information. I wish I would have watched this before I spent and wasted a bunch of money on different cables…. 😂 Thanks again for sharing. Any recommendations on Lighted charging cables?
Walmart sells the Mophie for $8.99. It would help a lot if you had indicated how long each cable is. The second time I clicked on the link in this video’s description, the price went up to $11.99.
It appears there are two different Mophie charging cables. One is $9.99 and the other is $14.99 which are both different in length. Are these the same cables or one is superior? The link you provided for Mophie doesn’t go to a specific product. Thanks!
I use Apples Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable, it’s just the ultimate cable with how versatile it is not to mention the quality and supports USB 4 so great for future proofing.
Love the video but your links are to amazon search pages. The amazon cable in particular lists a bunch of lighting cables. I can’t seem to find the red one you’re using. The mophie one maybe it’s the top of the list but the price isn’t the same…
I’m having trouble with your links. It takes me to multiple anker chargers that are 2.0. Do I want this? Idk anything about chargers. Do you have the exact link to the anker fast charger for the 15 pro max. I’m lost lol
Thank you for providing this information. In the video you said "[you'd] consider [the Anker Powerline III] to be the baseline usb-c cable for anybody running a iPhone 15, NOT pro...". Why would the Anker Powerline III not be suitable for the iPhone 15 pro line? And do you have usb-c cable recommendations for the iPhone 15 pro line? Lastly, would your usb-c cable recommendations vary depending on the length of usb-c cable (3ft vs 6ft vs 10ft) for charging purposes? Thanks again!
iPhone pro can do usb3 but if you’re not worried about data speeds, that cables fine. It does up to 60w which is more then iPhone pro will charge at. There’s other anker cables though like anker flow if you want to use same cable to charge your MacBook. If you care about data you’d want to get Anker 765 cable it’ll do data and 140w
This was so helpful, but now the morphie is out of stock and the Amazon basics seemed to be out. I wish I would have bought more when you first released the video. Maybe time for an updated vid? Or alternative links? I sure do appreciate your channel.
Im not too concerned with charging speed as im usually at night when im charging. With that in mind ive been pleasantly suprised with the ikea charging cables around $5-$8 depending if its lightning or usb c. Great content as usual!
This is useful, thanks. Atm I am using the usb c cable that came with my iPad Pro m1 as well as a usbc to a cable i got with my DJI gimbal, both have been working out ok, the DJI cable is notably slower, but the charging block I am using is an Anker Gan with 1 USB c port and 1 USB a port.
I ordered the Mophie USB-C 3.1 last week, and now I'm glad I did. It was one of the few that listed the USB version. I also got a similar USB tester because I was so annoyed at having USB-C cables that only charge, not to mention how bad Power Delivery makes things since they don't always push 5V 0.5-1A along with v2.0 data on all the time.
I’ve been waiting for a video like this!!! I have an ignorant question: I ordered the FiFine K688 USB mic for podcasting. When I connect it to my macbook, I need a usb-c to usb-c connection. Do you have any suggestions on the best cable to use for digital voice communications when connecting my mac directly into a USB-c mic?
So, I snagged myself a Nomad Kevlar USB-C cable recently, really digging its solid build. But, hit a major snag when I tried charging my iPhone 15 Pro Max, which rocks an Apple Silicone case. Turns out, the oval cutout at the bottom of the case doesn’t play nice with the square end of the Nomad cable, blocking it from plugging in. Total bummer! 😑
This is all very informative about USB-C cables, BUT vast majority of users do not do data transfers phones. We just want to know what is the best cable that will utilize USB-C charging ports on our phones. I know there’s QC and PD 3.1 cables. I’m sure we all want to know what are the b fastest charging cables and not data transfers/video outputs.
get the Apple thunderbolt pro cable, I’m using it with my iPad on bed in any postures for almost 3 years. and it still working perfectly, while I broke 3~4 lightning cables
I love your explanation on things you make great videos with good information !! I’m coming to you with a question because I need some help!! what is the best way of organizing all your charging cables for different things how can i label them ?
Been following you since your iphone 5 days and i am so happy and proud to have seen your growth, I have been an on-off sub for a while but I like seeing the changes and improvements on your videos. I still remember you throwing rocks or pebbles on the Lunatik taktic cases of yesteryears. =)
Love your reviews but with regard to cables, isn't durability/longevity an even bigger consideration than the things you tested? I've personally had so many name brand cables die within 3 to 12 months that I'm coming to the conclusion that we should treat them as disposable items and buy bulk+cheap.
Glad I'm not the only one feeling this way, too much time spent on data transfer speeds and very little spent on longevity and and durability. Also no mention on the methodology used to select which cables to test in the first place.
@@Tess.terday I've had cheap cables go bad quickly and exactly the same batch still going now after 7-8 years. I've also had a very sturdy expensive armoured cable die after a couple months use being plugged into a single charger on the bench and never moved or mistreated. You can't test durability by looking at the cable. And you can't comment on longevity./durability without building some kind of robotic test rig to bend and plug/unplug a cable thousands and thousands of times. For many of us data transfer rates ARE very important.
Wonder why you did not just skip to a USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cable? Faster data & up to a higher charging limit. Especially if you want to "future-proof". Thanks for video
I literally cannot wait for the vid to come out! I just bought a Satechi one, I hope it tops the list. I would imagine ugreen and anker could make the list, apple too, who else?!)
I’d love it if you could do a review on different cases with stands built in (ex: Casekoo, ESR, Spigen, etc) I’m a big stand guy when it comes to cases but have started to rely on your reviews!
Do you have any recommendations for tiny 6" (or smaller) usb-c cords? I don't see a lot of the big name brands making any. I like to carry those for emergencies if I am camping or just want to save cord space in a public work setup. Thanks!
What is a good solution so my car can have one cable but can be used for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro? I bought one on Amazon and it literally kills my USB port until I turn the car off/on again and my iPhone stops charging until I turn it off/on again…?
I would be great to know how you gathered your data for this reviews. How are you testing transfer speeds (download, upload, or both)? What type of 5.5GB file you are using for your test? What are the specs of the computer you are using for test? etc ... I have the Cable Matters USB-C cable mentioned in your review, and it takes my computer (M1 Max MBP, 64GB RAM, macOS Monterey) ~18 seconds to transfer a 4GB video file. Would love to know how you are able to transfer a larger file in 1/3 of the time. Thanks!
That is approx 4000MB / 18 secs = 222 MB per second. So look at what you are reading from and then what you are writing to e.g. hard drives/SSD, a USB stick or some other type of portable storage drive. One of those may be the limiting factor. In some cases how they're attached can also be limiting i.e. a fast SSD drive in a cheap/poor SSD to USB enclosure might not transfer at max speeds, there could be poor quality connections or drivers...everything in the chain needs taking into account not just the cable. As far as I remember he said on another video he is transferring files from some fancy iphone to an NVME drive which can work on the order of thousands of MB per second, and the fact that ANY of his cables can transfer 5.5GB in 6 seconds clearly shows his setup is not a bottleneck (it's basically 10,000Mbps USB 3.x Gen2 speeds). Actually I'm kinda surprised his phone can read files that fast to spit them out the cable and onto the NVME. I don't know anything about iphones do the latest ones use NVME inside? Anyway.....
I really enjoy watching your videos but it seems that you’re not using the latest products offered by certain brands, specially when it comes to Anker. In this video, you’ve not used the latest Type C cable which the company offers and same was the case with Magsafe Powerbank video where you did not use the Upgraded Anker 622 MagGo which has type C port on the side and has better heat management. Would appreciate if you use the latest products for better comparison so we make our choice accordingly.😊 Love from India 🇮🇳
Could you also review usb a to usb c cables? I’m looking for a cable that isnt loose for the iPhone 15 pro max. I just bought the Anker 310 cable and after using it for less than a month in my car, it’s already disconnecting frequently and feels very loose.
Thanks for making the video. Thanks for pointing out the fine details about cables. I will purchase base off your hard work. Using your links of course.
So if you're planning on getting a USB-C cable, pay attention to the USB version. Out of the 21 cables in my test group, only 4 were USB-C 3.x. Within that group, two were USB-C 3.2 and two were USB-C 3.1 and biggest difference from what I saw came from the data transfer speeds. Now, even within the USB-C 3.1 and 3.2, there are variants where an older version is faster than a newer version. For example, USB 3.1 Gen 2 has faster download speeds than USB 3.2 Gen 1.
What a dumpster fire...
Great information thxxx
Reviewer not influencer eh... It's a dumpster fire because you did now know the difference between USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and USB 3.2 when you initially shot and edited the video? Did you even know that only the 15 Pro phones support USB 3 when you shot and edited this video? Your video is a dumpster fire. Oh but all that time you spent making this nonsensical video, gotta monetize it someway right? Let's not forget that afflilliate link revenue... You have lost all credibility as an honest reviewer. Let's see how you censor your comments section.
It’s because of the cable length. There is no sense in getting 3.2 if it’s 1m+ as the signal diminishes too fast (only exception is glass-fiber cables - but you would notice that heavily in pricing of the product).
So maybe make a video for the best charging cables (like MacBooks can handle 120w which most cables do not support) and one for the best data cables (they are going to be shorter than 1m then - so between 0.5 to 0.8 m). Makes the most sense financially as well as effectively. A charging cable that is 0.5m is annoying- a data cable that can handle only 5 Gbit/s instead of 10 is also annoying. Moreover, great charging cables (not regarding iPhone as it is 30w only) are hard to find and can get pricey.
What would also be interesting is have they been tested for hazardous chemicals (like ROHS certification) - there is no sense (at least imo) to use a cable that you need to wash your hands after every contact. Especially regarding eating / preparing food after that (and yes at home that should be normal - but still on the go that’s not always possible) or going to bed (like also having the cable in bed etc).
So this would also be something worth looking at in my opinion.
Were all these made for iPhone certified? I know anker typically is. I do appreciate the information I was wondering about this stuff myself. I definitely hate how short the Apple one is 😂
USB 3.1 = USB 3.2 Gen 1 = 5Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 2 = USB 3.2 Gen 2 = 10 Gbps
One of the reasons why I like to watch this channel is that Monty looks a lot like my dog who had passed away. You are not forgotten Oscar, I still miss you.
As far as charging the iPhone 15 goes, any compliant USB-C cable will deliver 60W at minimum which is double what the phone will draw, so technically any compliant USB-C cable at all is sufficient. The only limiting factor for charging is the power adapter you're using. Data transfer is what's confusing. The Pro models have USB 3.2 Gen 2 which allows for 10Gbps, but not every USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable is transferring data at that speed from/to an iPhone 15 and I don't think anyone has figured out why yet. There are lots of threads about this on Macrumors and the iPhone subreddit.
EDIT: Just watched the video now that it's available. Thank you for all that testing. Ordered two of those Mophies. Hopefully Apple will clear up the confusion.
People like yourself help companies get greater recognition whilst helping your audience and customers learn about the superior products we need.
Excellent channel, amazing video, thank you and I have subscribed!
Im just here to watch Monty be a good boy.
Because of all the strangeness with USB cables I’ve been buying Thunderbolt cables for several years. Now I just buy TB 4 cables. They work on everything at full speeds for both power delivery and transfer speeds. Older TB 3 cables might be a bit slower on charging some very high speed charge devices, but otherwise they’re more obsolescence proof. Yes, they may cost more, but they last much longer too.
@@xPaPaDx people these days thing everything good is cheap. I used to spend over $165 for a scsi cable from Adaptec. In today’s dollars that would be about $300. Did we complain, no.
Not a bad idea. My biggest probably is durability so maybe TB cables will last me years unlike the 6 months I've been getting year after year
Not sure why the algorithm stopped recommending your videos. I'll say it's been months, I'm just going to bookmark and check daily. Thank you for always making honest reviews.
Glad to see Cable Matters in this list. My husband and I stand by this brand - their cables last a long time!! I’ve burned through Anker and various off brand ones.
There are a bunch of 2.6 ft passive USB 4 cables at Amazon that do 40gbps data transfer and can power most laptops, for around 20 bucks. If you get longer than that, data transfers drop to 20gbps or less, unless they’re an active cable. To me these cables should be topping your list.
Do you have a link for me maybe?
This. Like, I got the 40gbps version of Cable Matters for a bit less than $30, so weird to see the 10gbps version featured here at $70. Very odd. Even the active version is still under $70.
@@Lewinium Just look up USB 4. cables. They all list the specs.
Best cable I’ve ever had is still the Anker 643 USB-C to USB-C Cable (Flow, Silicone). Never had a single issue with them and they feel awesome. Idk about transfer speeds though as I only use them for charging.
yeah agreed I've bought so many of these cables recently, I don't really care about transfer speeds as I do not think I have ever transferred data off or to to my phone with a wire.
@@cursedrakesame lol. Nothing beats the feel.
Anker is my go to
Anker has never failed me.
Data speed matters when you need to connect it to an SSD for video recording or you want to connect your phone to an external screen.
Monoprice has the best USB-C charging cables that I have ever tried, by far. The physical connection is very snug and secure. My priority is charging speed (100 W, so my laptop can charge) and cable length (10 ft), not USB3 data speeds. I think lots of people would be served far better by those two attributes than transfer speeds they are unlikely to ever use.
I love how the dog in every video looks at him & is like - yeah I know my dad is crazy leave him alone 😂😂
Your dog is ADORABLE!!! What a great assistant! Hope he's well compensated with RSUs! 😊
Is there any way you can do a 3-5 month update how these are holding up? Obviously you can’t do durability test now but I think durability of a lot of these is something SUPER important aside from them being 2.0 or 3.0. Personally even with my 15 Pro I am one of them that could care less about transfer speeds so yeah, durability is my biggest thing for sure. Been lucky with Anker and if they ever failed me, just contact them and they sent a new one so I know I can rely on them.
Oh, come on. How can I listen to what you're saying? I am obsessed with how precious your dog is. Can't get enough. I just found you and subbed just to look at your dog.🐶
Great review as always, thank you! Any advice on the usb c cable for the Apple CarPlay? Preferably the ucb c and lightning to usb 2 :) Challenging, right?
Another awesomely made video, I love watching your reviews over many other because you get right to the problem and tell us the solution.
Have you tried different cables with the Pro models with the Mac for backups or syncing? I’ve used many 10Gbps recognized cables including an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable and I’ve never gotten more than USB 2.0 speeds.
I got an Anker Thunderbolt 4 2.3ft cable from Amazon for 35.99 for my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's Thunderbolt 4 so it backed up my 600gb in a fraction of the time it used to take with the old Lightning Cable. I use it for anything that requires Thunderbolt 4 speeds on my 14" M1 MacBook Pro.
But what does it do compared to this because i wanna get tb4 but can it even support it i think it’s only 10gbps regardless so it’s throtteled
@@Phaseish I know it’s only only 10GBps but I have other uses for it that take full advantage of the thunderbolt 4 speed. So it’s not just for the iPhone.
@@ADPeguero no i get it I was just asing if the iphone 15 pro max is doing Thunderbolt speeds with that cable or not, but I do think it's throttled, I think this is the cable I am going to get, i am using the cable now that comes with my i pad. works fine with my caldigit .
I find it hard sometimes that amazon gets so many knockoff cables that dont work as they describe. Looking forward to this video.!!
I bought a usb c cable and it’s amazing it has some of the lowest charge speeds and the lowest data transfer speeds and it’s 9m long!!! Worth every penny
I liked the video (and the well dressed dog) Here's what would have made jt better for me: 1. Info about the cost of each cable at the time you were presenting them 2. A final screen, even a text list, of your final recommendations for a 2.0 and 3.0 that I could screencap so I'd have it available when I went to order. Thanks for your thoughtful video
Anyone who has an awesome dog featuring while reviewing gains my respect instantly!
What about charging cable from the old MacBook Pros or iPad Pro? Those are USB C 3.0 right? I mean, if I have those, I dont need to buy another cable for my iphne 15 Pro right?
Worth noting that official apple cases as well as many third party cases have a very small charging cable cutout and so around 50% of usb-c cables won’t fit so you’ll have to ruin the case to make the cutout bigger or take the case off every time you charge your phone.
They make adapters that are usb 4 compliant to get around this problem. I had to order a 2 pack to use with my Apple case.
@@davidgramling9541 dont those adapters slow down the transfer speeds?
What lightning cable are you recommend? I don't care about fast charging, I want the cable to last 5+ months.
Great video as usual. I have to say that I rely on you for most of my accessory purchases. Love your style, really appreciate your thoroughness especially appreciate the pace of your videos. Well done once again.
FYI As of 1 day after you released this video, the Mophie cable's price has increased to $15
You said 12 minute’s instead of 12 seconds. Awesome video thanks for the hookup
Have you found a non apple cable most similar to apple’s woven? I love the way it feels very light weight and absolutely zero memory. Only thing is it’s expensive and doesn’t have the color black or 10 foot version.
I know this is kind of niche but what about USB A to C cables? This is a huge thing with cars with CarPlay that don’t have USB C connections (the vast majority of cars!)
What’s that frame case for your iPhone 15 ? really wanna know
I recently purchase a set of cables you recommended and they are great. I'm curious if you have ever done a comparison on wall chargers? Just want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my cables when charging my phones and tablets. Thanks again for all your videos, they are most helpful.
Awesome! I totally followed this. However- is there a particular GAN that has to go with it?
The link didn’t take me ‘right to’ the product you referred to, like the Mophie cable. It dumped me on a page full of cables and I had to try to determine which one you were referring to. It was listed as a product ‘frequently returned’ so I bought your #2 choice.
Brilliant video, you did manage to make cables exciting!
Great information. I wish I would have watched this before I spent and wasted a bunch of money on different cables…. 😂 Thanks again for sharing. Any recommendations on Lighted charging cables?
Walmart sells the Mophie for $8.99.
It would help a lot if you had indicated how long each cable is. The second time I clicked on the link in this video’s description, the price went up to $11.99.
I haven't tried these yet, but just wanted to share with you. Enjoying your videos-very informative.
It appears there are two different Mophie charging cables. One is $9.99 and the other is $14.99 which are both different in length. Are these the same cables or one is superior? The link you provided for Mophie doesn’t go to a specific product. Thanks!
I use Apples Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable, it’s just the ultimate cable with how versatile it is not to mention the quality and supports USB 4 so great for future proofing.
Love the video but your links are to amazon search pages.
The amazon cable in particular lists a bunch of lighting cables. I can’t seem to find the red one you’re using.
The mophie one maybe it’s the top of the list but the price isn’t the same…
Same here
I’m having trouble with your links. It takes me to multiple anker chargers that are 2.0. Do I want this? Idk anything about chargers. Do you have the exact link to the anker fast charger for the 15 pro max. I’m lost lol
Much anticipated your amazing I love my esr magback wallet but please could you have Canadian Amazon links to the specific products.
Thank you for providing this information. In the video you said "[you'd] consider [the Anker Powerline III] to be the baseline usb-c cable for anybody running a iPhone 15, NOT pro...". Why would the Anker Powerline III not be suitable for the iPhone 15 pro line? And do you have usb-c cable recommendations for the iPhone 15 pro line? Lastly, would your usb-c cable recommendations vary depending on the length of usb-c cable (3ft vs 6ft vs 10ft) for charging purposes? Thanks again!
iPhone pro can do usb3 but if you’re not worried about data speeds, that cables fine. It does up to 60w which is more then iPhone pro will charge at. There’s other anker cables though like anker flow if you want to use same cable to charge your MacBook. If you care about data you’d want to get Anker 765 cable it’ll do data and 140w
This was so helpful, but now the morphie is out of stock and the Amazon basics seemed to be out. I wish I would have bought more when you first released the video.
Maybe time for an updated vid? Or alternative links? I sure do appreciate your channel.
Im not too concerned with charging speed as im usually at night when im charging. With that in mind ive been pleasantly suprised with the ikea charging cables around $5-$8 depending if its lightning or usb c. Great content as usual!
Great video, but I need your help. I need a single cable that supports both USB C and Lightning AND Car Play. Any recommendations?
This is useful, thanks. Atm I am using the usb c cable that came with my iPad Pro m1 as well as a usbc to a cable i got with my DJI gimbal, both have been working out ok, the DJI cable is notably slower, but the charging block I am using is an Anker Gan with 1 USB c port and 1 USB a port.
I ordered the Mophie USB-C 3.1 last week, and now I'm glad I did. It was one of the few that listed the USB version. I also got a similar USB tester because I was so annoyed at having USB-C cables that only charge, not to mention how bad Power Delivery makes things since they don't always push 5V 0.5-1A along with v2.0 data on all the time.
I ordered this as well and it doesn’t charge my iPhone 15 pro 🤔
Thank you for making all these iPhone 15 videos 🐐
12 MINUTES for Amazon Basic cable! Daaaaamn!
I’ve been waiting for a video like this!!! I have an ignorant question: I ordered the FiFine K688 USB mic for podcasting. When I connect it to my macbook, I need a usb-c to usb-c connection. Do you have any suggestions on the best cable to use for digital voice communications when connecting my mac directly into a USB-c mic?
I’m surprise that you don’t consider Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex. A little expensive but look and feel amazing.
So, I snagged myself a Nomad Kevlar USB-C cable recently, really digging its solid build. But, hit a major snag when I tried charging my iPhone 15 Pro Max, which rocks an Apple Silicone case. Turns out, the oval cutout at the bottom of the case doesn’t play nice with the square end of the Nomad cable, blocking it from plugging in. Total bummer! 😑
Do you have a video talking about a cable's charging control circuits and what's safe for iphone 15?
This is all very informative about USB-C cables, BUT vast majority of users do not do data transfers phones. We just want to know what is the best cable that will utilize USB-C charging ports on our phones.
I know there’s QC and PD 3.1 cables. I’m sure we all want to know what are the b fastest charging cables and not data transfers/video outputs.
Great vid! Would love something on charging blocks or just general best charging setups for the 15 Pro
Who knew cables could be so interesting, even though I don’t have an iPhone 15
get the Apple thunderbolt pro cable, I’m using it with my iPad on bed in any postures for almost 3 years. and it still working perfectly, while I broke 3~4 lightning cables
Are these suitable for MacBook Pros too?
I love your explanation on things you make great videos with good information !!
I’m coming to you with a question because I need some help!! what is the best way of organizing all your charging cables for different things how can i label them ?
Been following you since your iphone 5 days and i am so happy and proud to have seen your growth, I have been an on-off sub for a while but I like seeing the changes and improvements on your videos. I still remember you throwing rocks or pebbles on the Lunatik taktic cases of yesteryears. =)
hey there! great videos! have you reviewed any screen protectors / tempered glasses yet for the 15 pro?
Love your reviews but with regard to cables, isn't durability/longevity an even bigger consideration than the things you tested?
I've personally had so many name brand cables die within 3 to 12 months that I'm coming to the conclusion that we should treat them as disposable items and buy bulk+cheap.
Glad I'm not the only one feeling this way, too much time spent on data transfer speeds and very little spent on longevity and and durability. Also no mention on the methodology used to select which cables to test in the first place.
@@Tess.terday I've had cheap cables go bad quickly and exactly the same batch still going now after 7-8 years. I've also had a very sturdy expensive armoured cable die after a couple months use being plugged into a single charger on the bench and never moved or mistreated. You can't test durability by looking at the cable. And you can't comment on longevity./durability without building some kind of robotic test rig to bend and plug/unplug a cable thousands and thousands of times. For many of us data transfer rates ARE very important.
Wonder why you did not just skip to a USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cable? Faster data & up to a higher charging limit. Especially if you want to "future-proof". Thanks for video
Honestly, if you're gonna split hairs on data transfer speeds why only test 2nd/3rd gen cables
I’ve been getting MFI cables from Amazon, random brands but MFI certified. In your opinion does MFI matter or make a difference?
Great video, what cable do I get if i dont care about transfer speeds, just charging
I'd love to see a video with AC plugs for USB-C. So much trash on Amazon, hard to know what will work well vs. burn down the house.
I can’t find the red Amazon basics cable
I literally cannot wait for the vid to come out! I just bought a Satechi one, I hope it tops the list. I would imagine ugreen and anker could make the list, apple too, who else?!)
Honestly, IMO, Nomad products look to be overrated. Probably because they’re paying a lot for sponsorships. That’s why you’re the best Aaron!
I'm generally happy with fasgear and amazon basics cables, thanks for testing.
Great video. I’d like to see a video on the fastest charging usb-c y-splitter.
I’d love it if you could do a review on different cases with stands built in (ex: Casekoo, ESR, Spigen, etc) I’m a big stand guy when it comes to cases but have started to rely on your reviews!
Do you have any recommendations for tiny 6" (or smaller) usb-c cords? I don't see a lot of the big name brands making any. I like to carry those for emergencies if I am camping or just want to save cord space in a public work setup. Thanks!
will USB 2 or 3 have any effect when using with carplay?
My two very recent Apple purchases use braided cables. I love them.
What is a good solution so my car can have one cable but can be used for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro? I bought one on Amazon and it literally kills my USB port until I turn the car off/on again and my iPhone stops charging until I turn it off/on again…?
Any recommendations for usbc to usba connections for connection to a car that doesn’t have usbc? Thank you
I’m sorry to say, I’ve been watching this channel far too often and I think it’s time we cut the cord. 😂😂😂get it
Great review on these products. I wish you had yet to mention the low price for the Mophi cable since now there's a chance they might raise the price.
I would be great to know how you gathered your data for this reviews. How are you testing transfer speeds (download, upload, or both)? What type of 5.5GB file you are using for your test? What are the specs of the computer you are using for test? etc ... I have the Cable Matters USB-C cable mentioned in your review, and it takes my computer (M1 Max MBP, 64GB RAM, macOS Monterey) ~18 seconds to transfer a 4GB video file. Would love to know how you are able to transfer a larger file in 1/3 of the time. Thanks!
That is approx 4000MB / 18 secs = 222 MB per second. So look at what you are reading from and then what you are writing to e.g. hard drives/SSD, a USB stick or some other type of portable storage drive. One of those may be the limiting factor. In some cases how they're attached can also be limiting i.e. a fast SSD drive in a cheap/poor SSD to USB enclosure might not transfer at max speeds, there could be poor quality connections or drivers...everything in the chain needs taking into account not just the cable. As far as I remember he said on another video he is transferring files from some fancy iphone to an NVME drive which can work on the order of thousands of MB per second, and the fact that ANY of his cables can transfer 5.5GB in 6 seconds clearly shows his setup is not a bottleneck (it's basically 10,000Mbps USB 3.x Gen2 speeds). Actually I'm kinda surprised his phone can read files that fast to spit them out the cable and onto the NVME. I don't know anything about iphones do the latest ones use NVME inside? Anyway.....
What’re your thoughts about ugreen cables? I really like their 90 degree angle cable design!
Can you do some reviews on some Baseus products!! Power banks, cables, magsafe etc from Baseus!!
I like his dog, it looks lovely
Been watching your videos hardcore
Can you include US amazon links in the description? Definitely wanna support your channel.
Man honestly I didn’t care about what you had to say but i only came to leave my dumbs up and comment to support you as always pal.😊
When I see the dog, my head always goes “look at this distinguished gentleman, look at the way he’s sitting, yes, very distinguish” 😂😂😂
3:33 you said 12min instead of 12sec just fyi
Love your videos
Trying to find those red Amazon Basics cables but your link isn't taking me there. Can you provide me a more specific updated link?
I really enjoy watching your videos but it seems that you’re not using the latest products offered by certain brands, specially when it comes to Anker. In this video, you’ve not used the latest Type C cable which the company offers and same was the case with Magsafe Powerbank video where you did not use the Upgraded Anker 622 MagGo which has type C port on the side and has better heat management.
Would appreciate if you use the latest products for better comparison so we make our choice accordingly.😊
Love from India 🇮🇳
Could you also review usb a to usb c cables? I’m looking for a cable that isnt loose for the iPhone 15 pro max. I just bought the Anker 310 cable and after using it for less than a month in my car, it’s already disconnecting frequently and feels very loose.
Would you make a video for Apple Watch series 9 accessories please? Thanks and your videos are helpful and informative.
I WANT TO HUG THAT DOG! What sweet dog!!!
thank you for this video. there are a lot of confusion on USB-C.
Thanks for making the video. Thanks for pointing out the fine details about cables. I will purchase base off your hard work. Using your links of course.
Great as always. How about a test on USB 3.2 for the iPhone Pro?
Are magtame 2.0 with magnetic adapters worth it ? I was planning to get few for charging iphone and lenovo laptop.