> USB C meanwhile requires active cables, sockets, and devices, sacrificing any pretence [sic] of simplicity. Passive USB-C cables should be fine up to 60 wat

> USB C meanwhile requires active cables, sockets, and devices, sacrificing any pretence [sic] of simplicity. Passive USB-C cables should be fine up to 60 watts. Beyond that you need a chip to certify safe construction but that's a good thing.