To keep your mobile topped up and synced – even when you're out and about – turn to this USB cable from StarTech.com. It gives you up to 60W of power to charge USB-C-compatible devices by simply plugging them into your laptop. You'll find it handy for use with personal tech and professional instruments.

Built for mobilityAramid fibre reinforcement makes this assembly tough, so you can carry it around without worrying about damage.
Takes the strainExtra long strain relief ensures there's little chance of its connectors tearing away from its jacket, even with frequent use.

• Flexible TPE cable jacket resists cracking when bent
• Handles over 5,000 insertion cycles, so you can be sure of its longevity
• Metal shields reinforce the connector to boost durability

Is this cable shielded?Yes, the assembly has aluminium-mylar foil with braided shielding to protect against EMI.

There are many different types of USB connectors out there and it's easy to get confused. To make it simple, let's split them into two categories: generation 1.0-2.0 and generation 3.0-3.1.

Generation 1.0 - 2.0 connection types include:

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Mini-A
• USB Mini-B
• USB Micro-A
• USB Micro-B

• USB A
• USB B
• USB Micro-B
• USB C

You can differentiate between 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 USB connectors by looking at the colour of the plastic inside the connection end. They will be either white, black or blue respectively.

A male connector will fit into a female counterpart.

• 1x 2m USB C to C cable