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The Truth About Cheap USB-C Cables: I Tested Them All

97K views · Nov 2, 2025 · Science & Technology

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  • @CheapCheerful · 10 months ago (edited) · pinned

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  • @battletoade · 10 months ago (edited)

    underrated video bro, important stuff that nobody seems to have any idea about. I wonder about bluetooth standards in a similar vein

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  • @Alik713 · 9 months ago

    Mate.<br><br>That &quot;sheep bleating&quot; soundbite you threw in at the mention of NZ just about killed me.<br>Subscribed for more hilarity.<br><br>Love it!

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  • @SupremeRuleroftheWorld · 10 months ago

    i&apos;m here just for the Emutopia vs Kiwiland war.

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  • @zelo6237 · 10 months ago

    im suprised this video doesn&apos;t have more views.. high quality channel. subscribed

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  • @sniperoth · 10 months ago

    The biggest issue with USB C is their naming standard (or lack thereof) 😅

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  • @kodex2408 · 9 months ago

    So grateful for this video! You&apos;re the only creator I&apos;ve seen so far who has gone out of their way to test even the generic cables. Much appreciated and happy new year btw!!

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  • @johnreese3547 · 4 months ago

    I like your reviews, enlightening.

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  • @nkassis1969 · 10 months ago

    Awsome review and great Aussie humor to boot. Hope your channel grows and thrives. I have been a long time fan of project farm.

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  • @indyalx · 8 months ago

    Excellent video, gave me the answers I needed quickly. &lt;3

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  • @castqq · 7 months ago

    Thank you for this! Happy to find sane corners on internet like this where people appreciate quality/price balance and offer such an extended research.

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  • @raddy8898 · 2 months ago

    Great video. Maybe a future video on only cables with displays.

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