USB, HDMI, DisplayPort: Which type of cable is right for your needs?


Versions of USB mainly differ in how fast they transfer data and how much power they can supply, but the names do not do a good job of conveying that. — Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash

If you have ever tried to buy a cable or an adapter for your devices, you may have encountered terminologies like Universal Serial Bus (USB) type-C, MiniUSB, MicroUSB, and so on, which on their own are already confusing to the average shopper.

The thing is, it gets much worse.

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