The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters
By Wirecutter
Cable Matters Slim Series Long USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
"Also great: A longer charging cable"
Nekteck 60W GaN Charger With USB-C to USB-C Cable
"Also great: If you also need a charger"
Nekteck USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable
"Our pick: Great at a desk"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable
"Also great: If you want a lifetime warranty"
Anker USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Cable
"Our pick: For maximum power and data with Thunderbolt 3 devices"
Nekteck Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable
"Also great: If you need a longer Thunderbolt 3 cable"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (3 feet)
"Our pick: For fast-charging iPhone, iPad, and other Lightning-equipped devices"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (6 feet)
"Our pick: Just as fast, twice as long"
Nomad USB-C to Lightning Cable (3 meters)
"Also great: Even longer, more rugged"
Belkin Boost Charge USB-C to USB-A Cable
"Our pick: For charging from a USB-A port"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 Cable
"Also great: Shorter cable, faster data transfer"
AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Gen 1 Adapter
"Our pick: For connecting USB-A cables to USB-C ports"
AmazonBasics USB Type-C to Micro-B 2.0 Cable
"Our pick: For charging via Micro-USB"
Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 Cable
"Our pick: Three port options, one cable"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable
"Our pick: For charging phones, tablets, and laptops up to 60 watts"
Cable Matters USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
"Our pick: For the 15-inch MacBook Pro"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable
"Our pick: For the fastest charging and data transfer speeds"
Anker USB-C Thunderbolt Cable
"Our pick: For maximum power and data via Thunderbolt 3"
Belkin USB-A to USB-C Charge Cable
"Our pick: A long cable for charging via USB-A"
AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
"Our pick: A faster USB-A–to–C cable"
Aukey CB-A1-2 USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter
"Our pick: For connecting USB-A cables to USB-C ports"
Aukey CB-A2 Type C to Micro USB Adapter
"Our pick: For connecting Micro-USB cables to USB-C ports"
Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (3ft)
"Our pick: For fast-charging iPhone, iPad, and other Lightning-equipped devices"