Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the Common Charger Directive.
USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect
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Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the Common Charger Directive.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I’m still on the fence with respect the the usb-c device side durability. Time will tell, and I guess wireless charging can make it all moot if you’re patient.
AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
There’s nothing stopping the manufacturers from agreeing on a new standard. The key point is they all have to use the same standard.
paraphrand@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
You have to admit, it seems very unlikely though, right?
SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
As opposed to what, lightning? Laptop DC barrel connectors? Micro USB?
paraphrand@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lightning and barrel connectors are pretty solid.
Micro USB is worse than USB-C for sure. See my other comment on this post.
Anivia@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
USB C has been around for 10 years, we already know it’s very durable (at least the connector itself, cheap cables are another story)
paraphrand@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Anecdotally, both Valve and Meta have struggled with the durability of USB-C on their Index Controllers and Quest headsets respectively.
When used with a device that will move around, and maybe bump into things, USB-C can be easily shorted out leading to melted connections.
I also find the USB-C port on the PS5 controller isn’t 100% stable too. I use it with a cable on my PC.
Micro USB was worse about connection stability. But I’m not aware of it easily melting ports.
The USB-C connections Apple makes seem to be to a higher standard than all the ports I just mentioned. It is possible to make solid ones. But it seems you need to intentionally do so.
Does anyone else aware of anecdotal USB-C durability issues? It seems like the port is fine, but only when it’s reinforced/high quality.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
It might have more to do with build quality. I’ve never had an issue.
Kyle@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
I’ve had USB-C devices since my first Nexus 6p in 2015. Every charger I’ve ever had still works. I’ve had one cord fail in all that time. While USB-C has its flaws, durability isn’t one of them for me.
anomnom@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
My 2017 laptop has one less than reliable port out of 4 (the rest are fine). They are the only charging ports and since the rest work I should be fine as the hardware otherwise is still working well.