# A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why - Engadget

> A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs. USB-C has markedly improved the way we use our devices.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2207881/usb-c-port-cable-types-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bd148254f0da55deb582a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #macbook #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bd148254f0da55deb582a

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