USB-C is the latest standard for charging cables, and with it comes a new set of logos. The new logos are designed to make it easier to identify charging cables. They are made up of a central circle with a number inside it, and each cable company’s logo is placed around the outside of the circle. The idea is that people will be more likely to know which cable company their charger came from, and will be able to pick them up easier if they need to replace a cable.
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With these new logos, you’ll be able to quickly see whether the cables have support for 60W or 240W as defined by the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification. If you’ve ever questioned whether a cable features the power you need to charge your device quickly, these new logos will be a life-saver for you.
“With the new higher power capabilities enabled by the USB PD 3.1 Specification, which unlocks up to 240W over a USB Type-C cable and connector, USB-IF saw an opportunity to further strengthen and simplify its Certified Logo Program for the end-user,” said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. “With our updated logos, consumers can easily identify the USB4 performance and USB Power Delivery capabilities of Certified USB-C Cables, which support an ever-expanding ecosystem of consumer electronics from laptops and smartphones to displays and chargers.”
Of course, you’ll need to purchase certified USB cables to see these new logos on them, but you should be doing that anyway, as it’s the best way to make sure you’re getting the power and performance for which you’re paying.
