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Does a USB2.0 cable charge faster in a USB3.0 port?


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since usb 2.0 puts out .5 A

and usb 3.0 puts out .9 A

 

but do you need a 3.0 cable to take advantage of the higher usb 3.0 power output?

or do you just need a 3.0 cable for the faster data transfers? 

 

 

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A usb 2 cable should have the same power pins as a usb3 cable so in theory it should work for faster charging.

Just did a quick google and it's really up to the device that's being charged, some will accept a faster charge while others limit the charge it will take, so best bet is try in both ports and see if there's a difference, good thing is it won't harm the device !

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