Micro-USB cables are cheap and ubiquitous, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a bad one. We tested six top brands to find the best at a great price.

I have never nerded out so hard over a USB cable the way I am over Winnergear's MicFlip reversible Micro USB-to-USB Type-A cable.. Charging cables suck. I know it. You know it. They friggin' suck ...

But a nice, braided Micro USB to USB-C cable costs $7. And that’s how I ended up buying a new Micro USB cable in 2025. Even so, Ravencraft assures me it’s only a matter of time.

For starters, not every old USB cable is useless. Some are definitely worth keeping. For instance, Micro USB cables, which were once the standard for Android smartphone chargers, are still ...

USB-C is much faster and offers data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, while newer cables using USB 4.0 can reach up to 40 Gbps. Another area where USB-C outshines Micro USB is charging capacity.

Because every streaming device ships with its own charging cable, you’ll also be steadily amassing more Micro-USB cables for which you have no other use, potentially leading to more e-waste.

Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for many peripherals, and ...

You can use a Thunderbolt 3, 4, or 5 cable in place of a USB Type-C cable, but you can't use a USB Type-C cable to get Thunderbolt speeds and features unless it's Thunderbolt certified.

For instance, Micro USB cables, which were once the standard for Android smartphone chargers, are still commonly used in microphones, printers, digital cameras, and smart home devices.