Im new to the USB-C plugin. Taking a look at anker, it looks like there is usb-c 2.0 , 3.0 , 3.1 , and thunderbolt? If I’m looking for a good “never have to buy again” cable for my new iPad Pro, what version of the USB-C should I be getting? It may one day be used for a display, transfer, etc...just not there yet. Would prefer a 6ft, but if there is only a 3ft, then it is what it is.
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iPad Pro Break down USB-c?
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I found one (1) USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 cable on Amazon. Comes in 1m and 2m.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ac9-26d103f6c586&pf_rd_r=399MNFRT2WYPDPTHFCNE
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ac9-26d103f6c586&pf_rd_r=399MNFRT2WYPDPTHFCNE
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Yes, thank you. I actually purchased the cord in black. It should arrive tomorrow.
While USB 3.1 is indeed the spec to try to get if you want transfer speed, you may not reach those speeds at 2 meters (6 feet). Limit your cable length to 1 meter (3 feet) if you are going for the fastest transfer speeds.
For charging the longer cables are nice to have, just try to get PD cables, not ones that I think it is Samsung invented (Quick Charge) as the latter is not part of the USB-C spec.
For charging the longer cables are nice to have, just try to get PD cables, not ones that I think it is Samsung invented (Quick Charge) as the latter is not part of the USB-C spec.
That’s interesting because I thought the 3.1 gen 2 standard for all practical purposes are limiting lengths to 1 meter or ~3 feet.
I suppose the cable could be used for charging but probably won’t be able to throughout data at its max specified bandwidth.
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A tech savvy friend who just got a new iPad Pro was asking me about USB-C. I explained to him how it all works and he couldn't believe it, lol.
He wants to grab a USB-C 3.1 cable, and was surprised that Apple doesn't make one. He's grabbing an anker one from amazon instead.
Interesting though - Apple seems to just have USB-C 2.0 cables for charging, and I guess if you really wanted you could get an Apple thunderbolt 3 cable (which is pricey) and use it for USB 3.1 transfer speeds?
He wants to grab a USB-C 3.1 cable, and was surprised that Apple doesn't make one. He's grabbing an anker one from amazon instead.
Interesting though - Apple seems to just have USB-C 2.0 cables for charging, and I guess if you really wanted you could get an Apple thunderbolt 3 cable (which is pricey) and use it for USB 3.1 transfer speeds?
I have a Thunderbolt 3 for my MacBook Pro. I haven't used it for transferring to my iPad Pro yet, but I have used it to charge it. It's so nice to have one charger for my laptop and my tablet!