The construction of the cable follows the same trend as most of the other options in this guide, meaning you can expect to find an aluminum casing for each of the connectors, as well as a braided nylon wrap around the cable. This gives the cable plenty of durability as well as a stylish look that suggests a premium level of quality. The 90-degree angle of each connector is also a bonus in terms of longevity, as it reduces the amount of bending the cable is likely to incur. The UGREEN USB-C Cable is a high-quality option that offers decent speeds and a premium construction. It also happens to be one of the better-looking cables available, making it an excellent option to consider if you are looking for form as well as functionality. Just plug the APFEN right angled USB-C cable into your laptop, or make use of your own wall charger. It immediately makes your connection more convenient, with its gentle use of a 90-degree angle. That design also helps reduce the strain placed on your cable, which can extend its lifespan. Build & Design The cable features a USB-C connector at both ends, making it a decent option for fast charging, as well as one cable setups via a hub. Unlike the Anker cable, however, it doesn’t support Thunderbolt 3, meaning its performance will be somewhat limited by comparison.

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The cable is able to produce speeds of up to 480Mbps, which, to give you some context, allows it to transfer around 100 songs every 5 seconds. This makes the cable a great option for simple file transfers. However, you may require more power if you will be regularly moving large amounts of data between your devices. If your devices aren’t made to pull 3A current, and are instead made to pull 2A, then having a 3A cable does little besides offer futureproofing. Cable Distance As its name suggests, the cable features a USB-C connector at one end and a Lightning connector at the other. This makes it a rather niche product compared to the alternatives in this guide. However, it remains a great solution for Apple users tired of their growing adapter collections.

A stylish cable with decent durability features and decent performance specs. Its long length will likely cause issues for some, but when used as a simple USB-C cable for charging and transferring files, it does the job pretty well. The Anker Thunderbolt 3.0 USB-C Cable is one of the fastest options in this guide, thanks to its support of Thunderbolt 3 technology. As a result, it also happens to be one of the pricier options as well, making it a less attractive option if you are working with a tight budget. Though APFEN boasts about its data speeds, more than anything, its data sync features are the result of USB-C technologies. The cable features a USB-C connector at both ends, making it suitable for fast charging, as well as one cable setups. Unfortunately, the cable doesn’t support Thunderbolt 3, however, which means its performance is somewhat limited.

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Like most personal charging cables, this USB-C 90 degree charging cable runs 3-feet in length. And like a right angle connector ought to, it terminates with the USB-C portion of the device using a right angle. Keep in mind, the USB-A connection makes use of a standard 180-degree connection.Unfortunately, the cable is only available in a 3.3-foot variant, which is disappointing, especially considering how many people now opt for 6.6-foot cables instead. Regardless, 3.3-foot is still a popular choice among desk users. However, you might run into issues if you plan to use this cable at your bedside, such as for charging your smartphone. Like the Anker cable above, the JSAUX cable comes equipped with a USB-A connector at one end, and a USB-C cable at the other. This makes it a great option to use as a charging cable, as well as a useful connector for tethering different devices together.

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The Anker USB-C Cable is a good-looking cable that offers decent performance and a solid construction. The cable doesn’t excel in any particular area, but its overall performance makes it a competent all-rounder compared to the competition. The cable is 6-foot long, making it versatile enough to satisfy a lot of use cases. A shorter option may be preferred, however, if you do the majority of your computing at your desk, depending on your setup. SUNGUY cables are mostly about value. But their inclusion on this list also has to do with size options. There’s actually a total of three size options: 1ft, 3ft and a 6ft version. Though you can get one of the larger cables independently, they’re also bundled together in groups of two or three. The cable is able to produce speeds of up to 480Mbps, thanks to its compliance with the USB 2.0 protocol. This isn’t ideal if you intend to do a lot of large file transfers, but it does at least allow you to get optimal performance from older technology that features a USB-C connector. Another impressive C to C cable with the added durability of angled connectors. It isn’t the most impressive cable from a performance perspective, but from an aesthetic point of view, it has a lot going for it.The speed fo the cable is comparable to the other USB-A to USB-C options in this list, giving you up to 480Mbps to play with. This makes it perfectly fine to use for most file transfers. However, large transfers will still take time to complete.