I am in the market for some new USB Type-C cables and I am aware that not all of them follow the correct specification and can damage whatever is plugged in to them. Google engineer Benson Leung has done a lot of work (and fried some devices!) testing USB Type-C cables and reviewing them on Amazon.com. I’ve attempted to find the equivalent products on Amazon.co.uk and have listed them here alongside the relevant review.
Thank you to Benson for doing the research!
NOTE Please do your own research and make sure you are happy with any USB type C cables and adapters you use with your equipment, this list is provided to aid research rather than to provide any guarantees of safety.
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* Prices updated on 5/10/17, some items currently unavailable, I’ve left them in the list in case they come back into stock. Check the Amazon widget for the current price.
Update I ended up buying a pack of the Orzly Cables (4 cables for £14.99 in funky colours) and the Anker adapters and I’ve been very pleased with both. All going strong nearly a year later.
Item | Type | Review | Price* | Amazon |
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OKPOW Hi-speed Gold Plated Nylon Braided USB Type C to Type A | Cable | Review |
£5.99 | |
Anker USB-C to Micro USB Adapter 2 pack | Adapter | Review |
£5.99 | |
StarTech 1 m USB-C to USB-A Cable | Cable | Review |
£8.48 | |
USB C Cable, VCE® (3.3FT) USB C to USB 3.0 Cable | Cable | Review |
Currently Unavailable | |
Coolreall USB-C to Micro USB Adapter 2-pack | Adapter | Review |
£7.99 | |
GearIt USB Type C Cable | Cable | Review |
£4.82 | |
BlitzWolf Braided USB Type C Cable | Cable | Review |
£7.69 | |
Boot Remedy Fast Charge USB 3.1 Type C to USB 3.0 Type A Male Cable | Cable | Review |
£6.99 | |
Tronsmart USB C to Micro USB Adapter 2 pack | Adapter | Review |
£5.99 | |
Pushingbest MicroUSB adapter | Adapter | Review |
£6.99 | |
Xiaomi Original USB Type C Adapter | Adapter | Review |
Currently Unavailable | |
AUKEY USB C Cable to USB 3.0 | Cable | Review |
Currently Unavailable | |
Anker USB-C to USB 2.0 Cable | Cable | Review |
£5.99 | |
NXET Type-C Charge Dock | Dock | Review |
£13.99 |