What cables do I need for quick charge 3.0?

Mourinho

So I want to get this Anker quick charge brick

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B017VXARME/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1459817626&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=anker+quick+charge+3+0&dpPl=1&dpID=313K4cnrXpL&ref=plSrch

The only thing that confuses me is what cable is the brick? The phone I'll be getting is USB C with 3.0 quick charge.

Do I need a USB 2.0/3.0 to USB C cable to work?

Kavrocks

For these purposes USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are specifications for the transfer of data and power along a cable. USB Type-C is a connector type.

For your charger to charge your phone you need a USB Type A to USB Type C cable. Amazon sell an Anker cable to go with your charger. You should stick to quality brands like Anker, Tronsmart, etc. when buying cables like this. A cheap cable could destroy your phone. Benson Leung from Google is reviewing most USB Type C cables on Amazon as a public service.

As for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 you would ideally purchase a USB 3.0 cable, like the one above. It is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and provides faster transfer speeds

Mourinho

Thanks I'd get the Anker cables with a Tronsmart 3 port quick charge 3.0 charger.

I'm curious tho, if you got a mains charger that has a USB C port and use a USB C to USB C cable would that charger as fast?

Kavrocks

Mourinho wrote: »

I'm curious tho, if you got a mains charger that has a USB C port and use a USB C to USB C cable would that charger as fast?

It's not that simple because you've different charging technologies available and then it depends on the rating of the charger as well as what the phone wants. Whilst I've not benchmarked it (and don't plan to unless somebody bankrolls it) you are probably best off using the fast charging technology that your phone supports over a standard mains charger. The fast charging technology will vary the current (and voltage in some cases) to provide the optimum charging speed at different percentages. The mains charger won't vary the current and voltage.

Another thing to consider is the battery life and health.

biebiebie

As usual, there's also a thread on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/accessories/post-best-quick-charge-3-0-products-lg-t3320011

And also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/accessories/post-best-quick-charge-3-0-products-lg-t3320011