USB stands for universal serial bus, these devices are used to transfer data from one system to the other, the USB cables are extremely faster than their predecessors, transferring data at a speed of up to 480 Mbps, whereas the serial communication offers to speed up to just 20 Mbps. The USB cables also carry power along with signals, they can be used to charge devices such as mobile phones and cameras, alongside other USB peripherals.  Amid the rise in technology, when most people are using digital platforms, the need for USB devices has increased for the transfer of data, additionally, USB is a universal standard and is available almost everywhere at a cheap price.

Let us take a look at the things that you must keep in mind while buying yourself a USB device-

The purpose of the USB device 

There are various purposes that a USB can serve, USB carries both signals as well as power which allows them to transfer files and charge the devices such as mobiles and cameras alongside other USB peripherals. If the purpose of the USB is to charge your devices, it is advisable that you go for a fast charging data cable, on the other hand, if the main purpose of the data cable is to transfer files, you should search for a USB data transferring data cable such as the transfer cable for computers, the main difference between the data cable for data transferring and Charge-only USB is that the former has four wires in it whereas the latter has just two wires.The brand of the USB cable 

Due to the usage and popularity of USB cables, there are many brands that manufacture USB cables, some are very good in quality, but some are not. You can find many USB cables in the market that are not manufactured by a recognized brand, you must never buy these kinds of USBs as they are not reliable, they can harm your computer, and they don’t even come with a warranty. If you are buying the USB cable just for the purpose of charging, it is advisable to buy a USB cable manufactured by the same brand that made the device.

Is the data cable at a reasonable price

There are many distributors who try to sell the USB cable at an astronomically high price, before selecting the data cable you must research the prices so that you can buy the USB cable at a reasonable price. The cost of the USB cable would depend on the thickness, shape, size, and materials used, you can choose according to your budget, if you spend more, you can get a better USB cable, but you should make sure that the amount you are paying for the USB cable is fair.

Is the build of the USB cable strong?

Before buying a USB cable checking the build quality of the cable is essential, many USB cables get damaged due to regular folding or coiling to keep them in pockets, bags, and purses, to ensure that your data cable lasts long, you should buy the one that is made of good material, for better durability you can buy the kevlar coated USB cables, which offers better durability and performance, the flat cable USB is also a really good choice, as it provides durability as well, the flat cables do not tangle and can be easily coiled, these USB cables are offering really good mobility without risk.

Length and thickness of the cable

The length of the USB cable should be long enough, if the length of the cable is short there is a big chance that the cable may break due to regular pulling, to avoid this you must choose a USB that is long enough, but not more than necessary, a USB cable that is too long in length would have a low speed, therefore if you want to charge your device quickly, don’t buy a USB cable that is short in length, long USB cables are good for data transfers, whereas medium length data cables are easy to transfer cables for charging the device. The width of the cable should also be considered, thicker cables have thicker wire in them providing better durability and performance.