These adapters are only wired one way round for USB 3.x - if I connect my external drive's USB-C to this in one orientation it will get the full 7Gb/s. If I connect it in the other I will only get 480Mb/s - around 1/16th of the speed. Remember: USB-C has 2 orientations which are SUPPOSED to be interchangeable! Pros: Decent speed (but not the fastest of the three tested) / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting to a USB-A adapter (like the XAOSUN). If you have peripheral devices such as keyboards, mouses, and flash drives, which do not have a USB-C port like your computer, you need a USB to USB-C adapter. The USB to USB-C adapters have pins and drivers that facilitate smooth communication between the two devices. Charging and syncing a device When changing from USB-C to USB-A 3.0, the orientation of USB-C connector somes times made a difference. The difference is staggering, you'll loose 90% of the speed. Once I established an orientation for the USB-A connector, I tested and then marked (with a permanent sharpie) the faster orientation.

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Additionally, we have this fast-speed adapter that is constructed to maintain its shape and form for decades. Before we jump right in, we would like to tell you that connectors are the most fragile parts of an adapter. Therefore, the connectors of this adapter are made of high-strength material to make them sturdy for longevity. Pros: Good fit & finish; works in both orientations; does not slow down transfer speed / Cons: None. Lastly, I'd recommend that these devices be kept plugged in to something, since otherwise they can be easy to misplace. Pros: Good fit & finish (edges not sharp); pass through SATA connector did not slow down transfer speed / Cons: Priced a little on the high end for drive carriers/adapters. Most modern computers, such as MacBooks, Chromebooks, and tablets, adapt a slimmer and lightweight design to increase their portability. This slim design dramatically favors the use of USB-C ports. Unfortunately, if you have upgraded to a device that uses a USB-C cable, you cannot use a standard cable to connect it to other devices that use a USB-A port. Instead, you will need one of the best USB to USB-C adapters in 2023.The data transfer speed is measured in megabytes or gigabytes the adapter can transfer in one second, abbreviated as Mbps or Gbps. For instance, a USB to USB-C adapter with a speed of 3mbps has a slower sharing speed than an adapter with a data transfer speed of 5gbps. Connector’s construction Cutting out the middleman, Anker’s cable lets you get power and data passing between USB and USB-C ports with ease. What’s more, as the USB Type-A connection is generation 3.1, you can still enjoy all the benefits of USB-C – fast recharging is the best and most applicable for when you’re driving and using a smartphone as a sat-nav. At 1.8m, it’s got plenty of lengths to work with your situation, too.