Need a USB-C to USB-C for monitor

[MrMister111]

So I’ve broke the USB-C to ISB-C cable that came with the Dell monitor.

It worked on a MacBook Pro, also charged it, and a Win 10 laptop.

I found another USB-C to USB-C cable but it won’t detect monitor. Did the cable have to a specific USB-C type? What do you have to look for is so on description.

If so can someone point one to me on Amazon, as I need asap

Thanks

 

[MajorFubar]

You probably bought a charging cable with no data line.
You need a fully wired cable.
I use this:

Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 0,9 m, Black

Amazon Basics offers everyday items for your home, office, garden and more. With a selection that continues to grow, the Amazon Basics brand is set to become a part of your daily convenience for electronics products and lifestyle.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[dwig]

You probably bought a charging cable with no data line.
You need a fully wired cable.
I use this:

Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Fast Charger Cable, 480Mbps Speed, USB-IF Certified, for Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 0,9 m, Black

Amazon Basics offers everyday items for your home, office, garden and more. With a selection that continues to grow, the Amazon Basics brand is set to become a part of your daily convenience for electronics products and lifestyle.

www.amazon.co.uk

That one probably won't work. It only supports USB 2.0 data.

The OP needs a USB 3.1 cable at the very least, making sure that it supports video as well as data and adequate Power Delivery. I would suggest this USB 4 cable:

Cable Matters 40Gbps USB 4 Cable 2.6 ft, Supports Up to [8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz Video, 240W Charging, 40Gbps Data Transfer] USB4 Cable, Black, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, MacBook, XPS, Surface Pro

Cable Matters USB-IF Certified USB4 Cable with 40Gbps Data, 8K Video Support and 100W Charging 0.8m - Fully USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 Compatible

smile.amazon.com

Certified USB-4 cables, like this one, support Thunderbolt 3 along will all of the various USB-3 protocols and speeds while adding a new USB-4 40gps mode.

 

[izzy0242mr]

So I’ve broke the USB-C to ISB-C cable that came with the Dell monitor.

It worked on a MacBook Pro, also charged it, and a Win 10 laptop.

I found another USB-C to USB-C cable but it won’t detect monitor. Did the cable have to a specific USB-C type? What do you have to look for is so on description.

If so can someone point one to me on Amazon, as I need asap

Thanks

Get one from Monoprice.com. They have lifetime warranties on all cables.

 

[MrMister111]

So not all USB-C are capable of video? You have to specifically look for if it states about video?

Wish it was more clear. Will look about and make sure description says video

 

[izzy0242mr]

So not all USB-C are capable of video? You have to specifically look for if it states about video?

Wish it was more clear. Will look about and make sure description says video

You prob know, but by "video" they mean "graphics" as opposed to just data or power. But yeah, you will need to verify the cable you get supports carrying video/graphics and isn't just a little power cable.

 

[dwig]

So not all USB-C are capable of video? You have to specifically look for if it states about video?

Wish it was more clear. Will look about and make sure description says video

Any USB-C cable that supports at least USB 3.1 gen 1 will support video. Just because the cable has USB-C connectors, it doesn't mean that it supports anything faster than USB 2.0.

The problem is that supporting high data speeds requires more wires and better shielding than USB 2.0 and supporting higher wattage for power/charging requires larger gauge wire. As a result, many USB-C cables that are marketing as "charging" cables will only support USB 2.0 data in order to keep the cable light, flexible and inexpensive.

Given that you are using a MBP that supports Thunderbolt 3, my recommendation is that you look for only USB-IF (the USB standards organization) certified USB-4 cables. That guarantees support for all services your MBP has, Thunderbolt 3, USB-3.1, DP-alt mode, ...) as USB-4 supports TB3, all USB 3.x variants, DP-alt mode (for video), and 100w charging/power.

 

[HDFan]

So not all USB-C are capable of video? You have to specifically look for if it states about video?

my recommendation is that you look for only USB-IF (the USB standards organization) certified USB-4 cables. That guarantees support for all services your MBP has, Thunderbolt 3, USB-3.1, DP-alt mode, ...) as USB-4 supports TB3, all USB 3.x variants, DP-alt mode (for video), and 100w charging/power.

Absolutely only purchase a certified cable. USB4 is certainly an improvement to the USB mess, but according to Tom's hardware:

"Thunderbolt compatibility is not a required part of the USB 4 spec so manufacturers don’t have to implement it."

USB 4: Everything We Know So Far

USB 4 promises a host of benefits that include faster transfer speeds, better management of video and optional compatibility with Thunderbolt 3.

www.tomshardware.com

There are also 2 data speeds - 20 or 40 Mbps. The certification logo on the packaging will tell you which the cable supports.

USB-IF reveals new branding in an attempt to clear up USB-C cable confusion - 9to5Mac

As previously promised, the USB-IF has officially announced new branding details that it hopes will alleviate the confusion around USB-C...

9to5mac.com

There are also different power specifications, up to 240 watts, so again you have to check the certification.



So still a bit of a mess.