Got a couple if new USB Type C charging cables

Aliexpress having a summer sale, I might as well grab a couple cables to replace my bedside one and one that'll live in my bag.

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edent@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I can recommend getting a Treedix USB tester - it will show you if your cables are up to spec.

JayGray91@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Good shout. Which one do you recommend? I assume the simple ones with just LED indicator should be fine, but I see they have a fancy display one for $50.

edent@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

This is the one I got - https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/06/gadget-review-treedix-usb-cable-tester/

The LED ones are OK. They'll tell you continuity. But you won't get speed or PD information from them.

Reverendender@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

You didn’t get whacked with tariff upcharges on shipping when you got to your cart?

pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

everyone ain't Americans

JayGray91@piefed.social · 2 pts · 1y

this is correct. I'm not American. @Reverendender@sh.itjust.works

Although my country did implement VAT like tax a year or two ago on low value items 😮‍💨🫠