I never had problems with USB-A ports but I'm not using them much. All my laptops had barrel ports and I'm not using external keyboard or mice. A USB-B port sta

I never had problems with USB-A ports but I'm not using them much. All my laptops had barrel ports and I'm not using external keyboard or mice. A USB-B port started to get loose on a phone of mine after 6 years of use. I didn't use any USB-C port for more than 4 years yet. They look sturdier but time will tell.