Amazon has 5-Pack 6' Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 15W Fast Charger Cables (Black) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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Amazon has 5-Pack 6' Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 15W Fast Charger Cables (Black) on sale for $9.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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Model: Amazon Basics 5-Pack USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Apple iPhone 15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 6 Foot, Black
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These cables are pretty much only good for the USB-C devices that can't charge with fast charging cables. I have lots of cheap Chinese products that will only charge on slower USB-C connections.
It's labeled backwards and got the description backwards as well. USB-C to USB-A 2.0 implies USB-C -> USB-A. It should be USB-A -> USB-C. USB-A cannot output power.
The description says: "connects any USB-C to any standard USB-A enabled devices. For power transfer/charging smartphones, power banks, wall/car chargers, and low-power devices. Suitable for data transfer between smartphones, tablets, laptops, hard drives and more" which is worded in a way that also implies powering USB-A devices.
$2 per cable seems like a good price, even if it is just 15W.
I almost never need to "fast" charge my phones/devices; I just charge overnight.
Slow charging means less heat/stress on your batteries anyway, extending its life.
I literally sorted out all my USB cables today, with the intention to through away almost all USB-A to USB-C. I can always use one of the few A-to-C adapters, should I ever need.
Honestly, I don't know who would want to buy them nowadays.
These are old 15W USB-A cables. They do not support modern USB Power Delivery fast charging protocols (up to 240W speed).
And no USB a cable will. You need to use USB c to USB c to get significantly past the 15w limit. And even then, nothing but the most expensive cables are going to handle 240w.
Is this good when you travel and can use in flights where there are only USB ports and no USB-C or Power outlet.
Technically, this cable will do what you ask of it (charging your phone through a USB port).
But if you care about security (juice jacking), you should never use a stranger's USB port to charge your phone. Always use your own adapter (a model that you purchased from a reputable source) in a stranger's electrical socket.
With that said, I guess we should be able to trust an airplane's USB port (since I can't imagine an identity thief being able to mess around with that port on a flight without being caught). But you probably shouldn't be using the USB ports in an airport.
Technically, this cable will do what you ask of it (charging your phone through a USB port).
But if you care about security (juice jacking), you should never use a stranger's USB port to charge your phone. Always use your own adapter (a model that you purchased from a reputable source) in a stranger's electrical socket.
With that said, I guess we should be able to trust an airplane's USB port (since I can't imagine an identity thief being able to mess around with that port on a flight without being caught). But you probably shouldn't be using the USB ports in an airport.
Thank you for the response. I rarely use the public ones but have been doing it in a pinch in an airplane when nothing else worked
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$2 per cable seems like a good price, even if it is just 15W.
I almost never need to "fast" charge my phones/devices; I just charge overnight.
Slow charging means less heat/stress on your batteries anyway, extending its life.
I am not affiliated with this channel, or youtube, but I found this video / experiment fascinating about different charging speeds for cell phones and batteries.
Note: I do not think this experiment is conclusive in any way, but I found it enlightening and I do find myself dithering less about slow charge vs fast charges.
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It's labeled backwards and got the description backwards as well. USB-C to USB-A 2.0 implies USB-C -> USB-A. It should be USB-A -> USB-C. USB-A cannot output power.
The description says: "connects any USB-C to any standard USB-A enabled devices. For power transfer/charging smartphones, power banks, wall/car chargers, and low-power devices. Suitable for data transfer between smartphones, tablets, laptops, hard drives and more" which is worded in a way that also implies powering USB-A devices.
I almost never need to "fast" charge my phones/devices; I just charge overnight.
Slow charging means less heat/stress on your batteries anyway, extending its life.
Honestly, I don't know who would want to buy them nowadays.
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$16 "Smays 6ft 10-Pack Type-C"
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$16 "Smays 6ft 10-Pack Type-C"
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But if you care about security (juice jacking), you should never use a stranger's USB port to charge your phone. Always use your own adapter (a model that you purchased from a reputable source) in a stranger's electrical socket.
With that said, I guess we should be able to trust an airplane's USB port (since I can't imagine an identity thief being able to mess around with that port on a flight without being caught). But you probably shouldn't be using the USB ports in an airport.
But if you care about security (juice jacking), you should never use a stranger's USB port to charge your phone. Always use your own adapter (a model that you purchased from a reputable source) in a stranger's electrical socket.
With that said, I guess we should be able to trust an airplane's USB port (since I can't imagine an identity thief being able to mess around with that port on a flight without being caught). But you probably shouldn't be using the USB ports in an airport.
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I almost never need to "fast" charge my phones/devices; I just charge overnight.
Slow charging means less heat/stress on your batteries anyway, extending its life.
Note: I do not think this experiment is conclusive in any way, but I found it enlightening and I do find myself dithering less about slow charge vs fast charges.
https://youtu.be/kLS5Cg_yNdM?si=
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