USB Cable
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-C cables use the reversible USB Type-C connector at both ends, but identical-looking cables can support very different data, charging, and display capabilities.
Related: USB-C · USB Standards · USB Power Delivery
Characteristics
| Connector ends | USB-C to USB-C |
|---|---|
| Reversible | Yes, at both ends |
| Typical uses | Phones, tablets, laptops, chargers, docks, displays, storage devices, and modern peripherals |
| Possible USB data support | Can range from USB 2.0 through USB 3.x and USB4, depending on the cable and connected hardware |
| USB4 support | Possible with a cable and devices that support the required USB4 capability |
| Charging | Supports USB-C charging and can support USB Power Delivery when the charger, device, ports, and cable are compatible |
| High-power charging | Possible with a cable rated and identified for the requested USB Power Delivery level |
| Display support | Possible on compatible USB-C display or USB4 connections; the cable alone does not guarantee video output |
| Electronic identification | Applicable higher-capability USB-C cables use electronic marking to communicate supported cable characteristics |
| Main compatibility rule | USB-C connector shape alone does not identify data speed, charging power, USB4 support, or display capability |