Cheap USB-C chargers are actually fine—these 4 specs are all that matter

“These days, buying a charger requires you to be familiar with USB PD, PPS, GaN, and a handful of other acronyms, on top of having to check wattage, making it surprisingly difficult to figure out which specs actually matter. The good news is that I’m here to help you figure out how to buy a charger that’s fast, reliable, and safe without spending more than you need to.” And something many people don’t understand, is that it takes three devices in the chain to deliver proper USB-C performance. That cable connecting the charger and the user device, is absolutely vital. If it does not have the electronic chips embedded on either end in the plugs, and the correct spec cable, everything is going to default to low power, and even worse, only power without any data communications. So do not skimp on USB-C cable quality. See https://www.howtogeek.com/cheap-usb-c-chargers-are-actually-fine-these-specs-are-all-that-matter