USB-C cables
Four budget USB-C cables, by published specs
A 10 ft Anker nylon cable, a Belkin braided cable, a UGREEN cable, and a Cable Matters cable. All four are USB-C on both ends. The table is the page. AnzroTech has not tested these products and does not rank them.
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Spec comparison
Each cell is a figure from the maker page linked below. If that page does not print the figure, the cell says “Not listed.” Nothing here is estimated.
| Model | Length | Max power | Data rate | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Nylon 100W | 10 ft | 100W | Up to 480 Mbps | 3.68 ounces |
| Belkin BoostCharge Braided | 6.6 ft (2.0 meters); the same page also offers 3.3 ft (1.0 meters) | 60W | 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) | Not listed |
| UGREEN 100W | 3.3 ft | 100W | 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) | Not listed |
| Cable Matters 60W | 6 feet | 60W | 5 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1) | Not listed |
How to read the table
- Watts are the maximum the maker prints for that cable, not a charge AnzroTech measured. None of these four pages prints a full voltage ladder in the way a charger page does. The Belkin page does print 60W as 3A/20V. The others do not print volts and amps, and this page does not invent them.
- Length follows one printed line when the page offers more than one. The Belkin row follows the 2 m page and also names the 3.3 ft option on that page. The UGREEN row follows the specs block, SKU 45063, which prints 3.3 ft. The Anker row follows the “10 ft” in the product name.
- Data rate is copied as printed. The Anker page prints 480 Mbps and does not name a USB generation. The Belkin and UGREEN pages print USB 2.0. The Cable Matters page prints USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 5 Gbps.
- Weight is copied only when the maker prints it. The Anker page prints 3.68 ounces and does not print grams. The Belkin technical-specifications weight field is empty. A separate product record on that Belkin page includes the number 0.2 with no unit, so the table does not use it. The UGREEN and Cable Matters pages do not print a weight.
The Anker specs block also prints dimensions of 118.11 × 0.35 × 0.92 inches. It does not say those inches are the cable length. The table follows the printed “10 ft” and does not convert one into the other.
The UGREEN length control on the same product page lists 6.6 FT, 1.6 FT, and 3.3 FT. Product data on that page names 6.6 FT as SKU 45064 and 1.6 FT as SKU 35985. The specs block prints SKU 45063 and “3.3FT”, so the table follows 3.3 ft. The 100W and 480 Mbps lines are printed for the product and are not printed as different for each length.
The Belkin page title is BoostCharge Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable, 2m, Black. The product record prints mpn CAB004. The address of the page this table follows uses CAB004bt2MBK.
Sources
- Anker product page, New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft), model A8758 — 10 ft, 100W max, up to 480 Mbps, 3.68 ounces, connector type “Usb Type C”, dimensions 118.11 × 0.35 × 0.92 inches, an e-Marker chip in each end, and up to 12,000 bends. The page says the cable does not support video output. It does not print a USB generation or grams.
- Belkin product page, BoostCharge Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable, 2m, Black, CAB004 — 60W, 60W (3A/20V), USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, USB-IF, double-braided nylon, 2-year warranty, and lengths 6.6 ft (2.0 meters) and 3.3 ft (1.0 meters). No weight in the technical specifications.
- UGREEN product page, USB C to USB C Cable 100W PD Fast Charging — 100W, PD 3.0, USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, USB-C to USB-C, nylon braid, aluminum housing, and an E-marker chip. The specs block prints SKU 45063 and 3.3 ft. The same page also names 6.6 ft (SKU 45064) and 1.6 ft (SKU 35985). No weight. The page says video output to a monitor is not supported.
- Cable Matters product page, USB-IF Certified USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C to USB-C cable, 6 feet, product ID 201245-GRY-6 — 6 feet, 60W, 5 Gbps, USB 3.1 Gen 1, 4K (3840×2160) at 60 Hz, HDR 10-bit, an E-Marker chip, and USB-IF certification. No weight and no meters.
Copied lines from the same pages
The lines below are copied from those maker pages. They are not measurements. Bend counts and charge-time examples stay here because they are the maker’s claims, not a test by AnzroTech.
Anker Nylon 100W
Model number A8758. USB-C to USB-C. Max output 100W. The page says to pair it with a 100W USB-C Power Delivery charger. Data transfer up to 480 Mbps. No USB generation is printed. An e-Marker chip in each end. Up to 12,000 bends, which the page says were proven in laboratory settings. Connector type in the specs block: Usb Type C. Compatible devices in that short specs line: Laptop, Tablet. The longer compatibility section names MacBook Pro 2020 16'', MacBook Pro (2019/2018/2017/2016) 15.4'', MacBook Pro (2020/2019/2018/2017/2016) 13.3'', MacBook Air 2020/2019/2018, iPad Pro 2020/2019/2018, iPad Air 4, Galaxy Note 10+/10/9/8, Galaxy S20/S10+/S10e/S10/S9+/S9/S8+/S8, Pixel 3/Nexus 6P, and Switch/Switch Lite as fully compatible. It names LG V40/V30+/V20/G7/G6/G5 and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S 13 under limited charging speeds. The page says this is a data transfer and charging cable and does not support video output. That list is the maker’s, not a test by AnzroTech. Dimensions in the specs block: 118.11 × 0.35 × 0.92 inches. Weight: 3.68 ounces.
Belkin BoostCharge Braided
Jacket: double-braided nylon. Wattage: 60W. The page also prints “up to 60W(3A/20V) PD”. USB 2.0 at a top speed of 480 Mbps. USB-IF certified. 2-year warranty. Lengths on the page: 3.3 ft, described as 1.0 meters, and 6.6 ft, described as 2.0 meters. The page says the cable was tested to survive 30,000 bends, with a footnote that this is based on internal testing at 60 degrees. The page says it works with most USB-C smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and it names a long device list on the page. That list is the maker’s, not a test by AnzroTech. The page also prints example charge times. Those examples are not in the table. The technical specifications do not print a weight.
UGREEN 100W
The page says the cable is equipped with PD 3.0 and can achieve 100W fast charging. It says a built-in E-marker chip has over-current, over-heating, and over-voltage protection. USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps. It says video output to a monitor is not supported. Connector type in the specs block: USB Type C, USB 2.0. Cable type: USB C to USB C. Special feature line: 100W fast charging, 3.3FT, USB C to USB C, nylon braided, aluminum housing, E-marker chip. The page says the nylon braid and laser-welded aluminum alloy interface are for durability over 20,000 plugs and unplugs. That durability line is the maker’s, not a test by AnzroTech. The specs block names laptops, phones, tablets, and other USB-C devices, including MacBook Air/Pro 2020, Dell XPS 13/15, iPhone 15 series, Galaxy S24/S23 and earlier Galaxy lines it prints, Pixel models, iPad Air 4 / mini 6 / Pro 2021, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck. That list is the maker’s, not a test by AnzroTech. Weight is not printed.
Cable Matters 60W
Product ID 201245-GRY-6. USB-C to USB-C. USB 3.1 Gen 1. 5 Gbps. 60W power delivery. The page says the cable supports 4K (3840×2160) at a 60 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10-bit color, and audio transmission. It says the cable contains an electronically marked chipset (E-Marker) for 60W power delivery and is USB-IF certified. It says the cable is backwards compatible with earlier USB versions. Construction printed on the page: molded strain reliefs, a flexible rubberized TPE jacket, and bare copper conductors. The page names Chromebook models, including Chromebook 11 CB311, 13 CB713, 15 CB315/CB515, Chromebook 514, Chromebook Spin 11 CP311/CP511, 13 CP713, several Chromebook 14 and Flip model numbers, Google Pixel Slate, Pixelbook Go, and other Chromebooks printed on the page. It also names USB-C monitors MB169C, ZenScreen MB16AC, and AOC i1601fwux. That list is the maker’s, not a test by AnzroTech. Weight is not printed. Meters are not printed.