A few tech youtubers have noted the problem before with cables and a lack of specifications and many cables not meeting the specs they do list. Amazon is floode

A few tech youtubers have noted the problem before with cables and a lack of specifications and many cables not meeting the specs they do list. Amazon is flooded with knock offs with brands that last a month at this point, you will get your money back if it doesn't work as specified but its frustrating that it continues. I think the problem is even wider than displayport/HDMI cables. It extends to hubs and everything USB as well, the bulk of stuff is sold with very little information compared to the actual specs, most hubs are USB 3.0, a type C connector wont say what parts of the standards it accepts etc etc. Its become an increasing problem on laptops as well, you have USB C ports that may or may not pass displayport and its really unclear at what speed they can do that with the manufacturers refusing to list the specs or even answer the questions. The specifications have never been more complex and convoluted and it really makes it look like the standards process has been corrupted to be able to sell substandard equipment. This only hurts their brand and customers however who find it hard to get what they want. I would say it starts in the specifications but honestly while convoluted with too many optional parts its the sales end that refuses to accurately portray what their products can do. Its a giant mess at the moment and I don't see any signs its going to get anything but worse.