USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack vs DuraSync USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable C11C1 60W Braided Cord: which is safer?
Spigen DuraSync USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable C11C1 60W Braided Cord is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Anker
USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Good 73/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors
Confidence
78%
PossibleCopper conductor corrosion and oxidation
PossibleThermal degradation of PVC jacket
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from jacket wear
Our pick
Spigen
DuraSync USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable C11C1 60W Braided Cord
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Braided nylon cord with copper conductors
Confidence
72%
PossibleNylon jacket degradation with age and UV
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation, Thermal degradation of PVC jacket and Microplastic shedding from jacket wear on the Anker and not on the Spigen.
- We flag Nylon jacket degradation with age and UV on the Spigen and not on the Anker.
- The Anker is PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors where the Spigen is Braided nylon cord with copper conductors, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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