AmazonBasics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable 3 Feet, White $4.08 + Delivery (Free with Prime / $49 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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AmazonBasics cables are quite cheap right now. Good prices for quick delivery, certification and Amazon warranty. Also available:

• USB-C to Micro-B - various lengths in black $3.11 to $3.73 and 6 feet in white $3.84
• Mini Displayport to Displayport $4.79
• USB-C to Micro-B 3.1 Gen 2 3 feet - $5.29

Credit to @Bigboomboom for spotting this deal.

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  netsurfer on 19/09/2018 - 23:15

  +19

  I have this cable (USB-C to USB-C 2.0). Here is my quick review:

  • As a cable for USB-PD, it is unfortunately sub-par, especially for Macbook Pro laptops. Reason being I have found that it failed to do USB-PD fast charge on occasions (operating on 5V mode whereas Google and Apple cables operate on 12V or above mode). This was checked using ZY1276. Un-plug and re-plug-in the cable fixes the issue when that happens.
  • Overall cable quality is average.
  • Compared to Google and Apple USB-C to USB-C cables, even when this AmazonBasics cable worked in USB-PD mode, it consistently operated on slightly lower voltage and current level compared to Google and Apple cables.

  Might be okay for mobile phones, but for laptops/Macbooks/Macbook Pros, I suggest you stick with original cable if you can.

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    vik27kum on 19/09/2018 - 23:20

    You have saved my bucks man!

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    josho9 on 19/09/2018 - 23:26

    Thanks, that's very helpful. I used one of these for my Nexus 5X (pre bootloop :/) but have not had any demanding uses for it.

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      netsurfer on 19/09/2018 - 23:38

      Most of the time, it worked fine (during my testing). I did test it on a Nexus 5X as well (worked okay, but again, slightly less voltage and current compared to Apple or Google cables). I don't rule out Macbook Pros might be a bit fussy on the cable.

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        poxy001 on 20/09/2018 - 00:30

        How are these for a free extra $

        https://www.amazon.com.au/ARKTEK-Charging-Connector-MacBook-…

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        Bigboomboom on 20/09/2018 - 09:54

        @poxy001: idk about that but I would rather go for AmazonBasics, it is Benson recommended and it has above all AU Warranty and guaranteed fast delivery.

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        poxy001 on 20/09/2018 - 23:46

        @Bigboomboom: isn't everything on Amazon au covered by warranty?

        Also even if these are approved by Benson. I'd suggest he reads netsurfer post..

        Also I ordered these on Monday. Has not even shipped yet.

        0/3

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    Bigboomboom on 20/09/2018 - 07:45

    +1

    It has no problem with Macbook (non Pro) and Google Chromebook as per Benson Leung's review. Only go up to 60W though.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2DXKTH7UAJIZ4/re…

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      netsurfer on 20/09/2018 - 23:13

      +1

      Mobile phones and Macbook (non-Pro), if you really want cheap USB-C/USB-C cables, I guess you could go with AmazonBasics.

      AmazonBasics cables do use the one piece outer shell type head for USB-C side. That's the type Benson prefers. However, I don't agree that the quality is close to Apple / Google (you can easily tell it's not when you compare them side by side) - even the connectors. Furthermore, the materials used in AmazonBasics USB 3.0 cables are better.

      AmazonBasics cable consistently charges at slightly lower voltage and current (and I tested multiple devices). The reason I tested Google cable on Macbook Pro is to rule out Apple giving its own branded cable an unfair advantage (it doesn't (Google cable I tested bested Apple original), but it seems to be more conservative on inferior cables like AmazonBasics). Same goes for Google branded phones and even Xiaomi phones too.

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  Bigboomboom on 19/09/2018 - 23:55

  +1

  Well that looks like I have enough USB-C to A/C cables for a while with the Blitzwolf and AmazonBasics deal today. Now need more charger so I can have them in every room.