Edit: for people downvoting me, I'm not saying they are just cables, I'm just saying I don't know what the difference is, and asking for an explanation. Please calm down.

[–] Ravi@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There are different dimensions for this, balance of importance differs between users and application:

data transfer rate
power transfer rate
durability
reusability with other products
length
price
someone made it white and engraved a pictogram of an incomplete apple on it

[–] Hoomod@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Don't worry, apple is still limiting data transfer to usb2 protocols except on the pro models

[–] Ravi@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh I always expect them to find a loop hole to sell their ridiculously expensive peripherals. My best bet is a chip that forces you to use an apple usb c cable.