{"id":423633,"date":"2022-03-29T17:24:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T14:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-29T17:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T14:24:22","slug":"better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Better Than Your Included USB-C Cable \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28dc49e54df\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CBetter_Than_Your_Included_USB-C_Cable_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Better Than Your Included USB-C Cable \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Impressive_Cable_Quality\" >Impressive Cable Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Need_for_Speed\" >Need for Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Handy_Versatility%E2%80%94Compatibility_8K_Video_and_Data_Transfer\" >Handy Versatility\u2014Compatibility, 8K Video, and Data Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#One_Short_Caveat_Where_Are_the_Longer_Sizes\" >One Short Caveat: Where Are the Longer Sizes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/better-than-your-included-usb-c-cable-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBetter_Than_Your_Included_USB-C_Cable_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Better Than Your Included USB-C Cable \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/>$24.99-$29.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-113215\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/113215?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/113215?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/113215?width=1200\" alt=\"Satechi USB4 C-to-C cables on desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Arnold Carreiro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the USB-C cable that came with your laptop or gaming console may seem \u201cgood enough,\u201d cables designed with USB4 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> offer blazing-fast charging speeds. The versatility and durability of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsatechi.net%2Fproducts%2Fsatechi-usb4-c-to-c-cable%3Fvariant%3D39859537313880\">Satechi\u2019s USB4 C-to-C cables<\/a> makes it well-worth upgrading from the basic cable under your desk.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality durability<\/li>\n<li>Lightning-fast charging<\/li>\n<li>Supports 8K content<\/li>\n<li>Great for mobile charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No extra-long option<\/li>\n<li>Fairly pricy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impressive_Cable_Quality\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Impressive Cable Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I love the extreme durability of quality braided cables, so this pair of USB4 C-to-C cables impressed me right out of the box. Both the 10-inch and 2.6-feet models are easily coiled and tucked away for fast charging on the go, and their sturdy metal connectors feel solid and are likely to survive for far longer than the cheap rubber-lined cables you may already own.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Speed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Need for Speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to emphasize to anyone who still believes that their current USB-C cables are adequate for charging their mobile tech, but my devices charged noticeably faster when paired with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsatechi.net%2Fproducts%2F30w-usb-c-pd-wall-charger%3Fvariant%3D39859537870936\">Satechi USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger<\/a>\u00a0as opposed to their respective original chargers.<\/p>\n<p>For example, my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/534691\/how-to-decide-which-nintendo-switch-is-right-for-you\/\">Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a> was fully charged in just two hours with the Satechi cable, as opposed to three hours using the handheld\u2019s original charger, allowing me to get back to playing <em>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/em> that much sooner. My Surface Laptop 4 charged noticeably quicker via the Satechi cables too.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if every second counts when it comes to charging your mobile devices, the quality-of-life improvement that comes with buying a USB4 cable is well worth the investment.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handy_Versatility%E2%80%94Compatibility_8K_Video_and_Data_Transfer\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Handy Versatility\u2014Compatibility, 8K Video, and Data Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Charging aside, Satechi\u2019s high-end USB-C cables are surprisingly handy to keep around the home office. Not only are these cables universally compatible across pretty much any Apple or Windows device with a USB-C port (iPhones aside,) but they\u2019re also backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C devices too.<\/p>\n<p>Although <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/776592\/what-8k-content-is-actually-available\/\">8K monitors have quite a way to go<\/a> before they\u2019re commonplace, these cables are capable of a reliably smooth 8K video output. This makes them a great option for 4K and 1080p streaming and gaming as well.<\/p>\n<p>The high-end USB4 technology baked into each Satechi cable particularly shines when they\u2019re used for multi-screen displays, as they provide impressive data transfer rates of up to 40Gbps.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113216 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/f1979bc4.jpg\" alt=\"Satechi USB4 C-to-C cable plugged into Nintendo Switch Lite\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Arnold Carreiro\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Arnold Carreiro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Short_Caveat_Where_Are_the_Longer_Sizes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">One Short Caveat: Where Are the Longer Sizes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to appreciate about the charging speed, rugged design, and usefulness of these two Satechi USB4 C-to-C cables, but there is a size problem. The two sizes offered, 10-inch and 2.6-feet, are perfect for desktop setups, linking devices together via a Thunderbolt hub, or utilizing your car\u2019s dashboard to charge a newer Android smartphone and play music.<\/p>\n<p>However, these relatively small cables are a poor choice for larger entertainment centers and anyone who simply needs a longer reach between devices.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you need to charge your devices appreciably more quickly than what your bargain bin cables can provide, travel often, work on multiple displays, or need a durable cable that was built to last, I recommend investing in a new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsatechi.net%2Fproducts%2Fsatechi-usb4-c-to-c-cable%3Fvariant%3D39859537313880\">Satechi USB4 C-to-C cable<\/a> for daily use. Sure, it would be nice if Satechi released a convenient six-foot option to cover the one advantage that affordable USB-C cables have over these speedy braided cables, but if placing my tech a little closer together means getting a full battery that much faster, I\u2019m willing to make that sacrifice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong><br \/>8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/>$24.99-$29.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality durability<\/li>\n<li>Lightning-fast charging<\/li>\n<li>Supports 8K content<\/li>\n<li>Great for mobile charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No extra-long option<\/li>\n<li>Fairly pricy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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