Need a USB-C Cable?

I mentioned this in the accessories thread. But given that there are so many cables out there that whose build quality are dubious, I felt I needed to mention Monoprice's offering:

https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=jlH9MD1x

These are 3-amp 30AWG, aluminum extruded ends, and USB-3.1 Gen 2 certified (i.e., carrying the "SS10" symbol) meaning they have a certified bandwith of 10 Gb/s, therefore, making them quite future-proof for the next few years. These come with the required resistor to prevent surges due to incompatabilities.

I have four of these and by far these are the best bang-buck cables I've found. You can tell these are the boss simply by how thick the cables are (5 mm).

For $7.99, it's quite a bargain. Using this cable in combination with a QC3.0 charger does get me a peak charge current of 3400 mA (measured using the Ampere app). 50% charge does come scary fast at around 30-35 mins.

Just thought I'd share.

Perfect timing. Just upgraded to new phones, and need to replace the various older charging cables.

THANK YOU!

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Most Monoprice cables are good and a great bargain. Every once in a while, the make some that aren't so great, but feedback usually results in changes or new, different offerings. And Monoprice offers a lifetime warranty on all cables.

Great post. Very useful. Any corresponding recommendations for 120 volt chargers?

Originally Posted by bb10adopter111

Any corresponding recommendations for 120 volt chargers?

They go by different brands but I've been using a GS-551 Quick Charge 3.0 adapter with my Key2. Gets me from 5% to 50% in around half an hour and I've verified it to be within safety specs with an in-line USB multimeter.

Beware of cheap/fake/unreliable chargers as they can and will destroy your phone and even start fires.

I strongly recommend Quick Charge v3 chargers from Anker or Aukey, both available from Amazon.

I have a half dozen (I have chargers everywhere, and I have a lot of devices besides phones that use them), and they've been excellent, and get great reviews.

I'm a particularly big fan of dual-port models where both ports support QC3 and will both put out full power simultaneously. I have several of both of these:

https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charger...UvbUpU13300052

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2BMIMS...UvbUpU13300052

And I use these cables to charge all of my various devices, plus whoever is at my house or in my vehicles:

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Multi...UvbUpU13300052

Just a note that the black cables are out of stock until 22 Nov 2018. You'll need to order them in white if you want them now.

Originally Posted by ppeters914

Just a note that the black cables are out of stock until 22 Nov 2018. You'll need to order them in white if you want them now.

Good call. Yes. The white ones are in stock.

Originally Posted by bb10adopter111

Great post. Very useful. Any corresponding recommendations for 120 volt chargers?

I have the Monoprice Obsidian:

https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=sFb3Imjl

If you dont mind that it has only one port, it's a pretty good deal at $9.99.