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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 points 6 days ago (2 children)

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

[–] JayGray91@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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 points 6 days ago

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.