#Different Types of USB-C Cables

Meanwhile, although USB-C ports and cables look the same, not all offer the same capabilities. That's why we'll be talking about the different types of USB-C, as well as their speeds and uses. However, for devices that require USB-C cables, there are USB-C to USB-A converters that can be used to charge USB-C devices or transfer data from them to a computer over the standard USB-A port. Currently, most USB-C devices and cables support at least USB 3.2 Gen 2. Different Types Different USB-C cables may support different protocols or ways of transferring data, such as MHL, HDMI, Thunderbolt 3, and DisplayPort. Although not the most common, it is still present in some USB-C cables or adapters, typically the USB-A to USB-C class. Further, this version comes in several types – Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps), Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps), and Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps), which all have different specs. [caption id="attachment_292123" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Credits: Isaac Wellish | Adafruit Learning System[/caption] Speeds and Capabilities To recap, USB-C cables run at different speeds measured in bits per second. Read more in our articles including "Guide to USB Type-C: Different Types, Speeds, and Uses" and "USB4 2.0 cables are coming soon".