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 "sheep bleating" 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'm here just for the Emutopia vs Kiwiland war.
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@zelo6237 · 10 months ago
im suprised this video doesn'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're the only creator I'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. <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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