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The problem is that "good" cables are also really expensive. And thick. Sometimes I just want to charge my matchbox sized flashlight from Aliexpress. I really
by theshrike79 3y ago
The problem is that "good" cables are also really expensive. And thick.
Sometimes I just want to charge my matchbox sized flashlight from Aliexpress. I really don't want to use the full-on 120W + network + 8k video capable cable for that. It's so thick that the weight of the flashlight can't hold it down =)
Maybe they'll figure out some kind of markings for the cables eventually.
I'd mostly use three categories: Charge Tiny Device (5-10W enough), Charge Medium Device + data (20-30W, phones and tablets), Charge Big Device (laptops, power banks - as much as the spec can handle)
- eviks 3y agoSo there is an external way to check it-thickness
- theshrike79 3y agoBUUUT for example the USB-C cable that comes with Apple's laptops is relatively thin and can still handle around 80-100W, can't remember exactly. And my 3rd party kinda_known_name -cable does the same but is at least twice as thick and really hard to wrestle in tight corners. =)