Further reading: The best USB-C cables On that note, a common mistake that people often make is to wiggle the frayed part when they stop charging or transferring. This can get them operational ...

Using the wrong USB cable shouldnt cause real damage, but your charging and data speeds could be more limited than the connected devices support, and some cables dont support data transfer at all.

I then performance test them where appropriate for charge rates, transfer rates, and display support. My picks of the best USB-C cables below are separated into two groups to avoid any confusion ...