PSA - Safe USB-C Cables

[happypeople]

Hey everyone,

The Verge posted an article about how not all USB-C cables are meeting the USB standards, and how Benson Leung a Google engineer has been testing various cables available on Amazon.

I thought that this would be a useful resource for all of us here as we prepare to receive out new Macbook Pro's.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords

Here is a list of cables that Benson Leung has reviewed and determined that are compliant with USB standards:

https://usbccompliant.com/

There is also a spreadsheet if you are interested in a more in-depth look:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit#gid=0

Edit: Link to Benson Leung's Google+ USB-C Cable Updates
https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/s0Inv

Edit: USB-C Compliant Cables according to the USB IF
http://www.usb.org/kcompliance/view/USB Type-C Cable Certifications.pdf

 

[MareLuce]

Thanks so much for posting this!

I had it on my to do list to remember the guys name and find the compliant ones. Now you up and did it for me. Thanks again.

 

[happypeople]

Thanks so much for posting this!

I had it on my to do list to remember the guys name and find the compliant ones. Now you up and did it for me. Thanks again.

No problem! Just trying to help everyone out, as I am sure I am not the only one looking for quality cables to use with my new machine when it arrives

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I nominate this for "Thread of the Month".

Very nice!

 

[happypeople]

I nominate this for "Thread of the Month".

Very nice!

Can I second this nomination even though I posted it haha

A sticky would probably help a lot of people out though, which would be neat

 

[Mr Fusion]

Can I second this nomination even though I posted it haha

A sticky would probably help a lot of people out though, which would be neat

I second that. Mods please sticky this thread, this is valuable information for a lot of people.

 

[MareLuce]

There is also a spreadsheet if you are interested in a more in-depth look:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wJwqv3rTNmORXz-XJsQaXK1dl8I91V4-eP_sfNVNzbA/edit#gid=0

Based on the spreadsheet linked, the last update was 2015

Is there a different spreadsheet with his 2016-2017 updates?

ps: Mods please sticky this thread. That's more helpful than it being a wiki.

 

[dyn]

No, there is too much overlap with the following topic that already is a sticky: Super Sticky Thread for USB-C Docks, Cables and Accessories. It would be nicer if that topic could be expanded with the first post being a wiki where we can share some important info regarding USB-C (such as the safe cable list posted here).

 

[happypeople]

Based on the spreadsheet linked, the last update was 2015

Is there a different spreadsheet with his 2016-2017 updates?

ps: Mods please sticky this thread. That's more helpful than it being a wiki.

I haven't found a more up to date spread sheet unfortunately, though he seems to update his Google+ pretty frequently with product links and his reviews linked on amazon.
Link: https://plus.google.com/collection/s0Inv