Most cable buying problems come down to a handful of avoidable habits.
- Assuming any USB-C cable supports the same wattage and data speed as any other
- Buying the cheapest option for a high-power connection (100W+) where a poorly made cable is a genuine fire risk, not just a performance issue
- Not checking cable length against actual need — longer cables have more voltage drop, which can measurably reduce charging speed at high power
- Coiling a cable tightly around a charger for storage, which stresses the strain-relief point over time