First USB C device for me: adapter or cable?

[chefmorry]

LOVE my new S8+. First USB C device in the house, so all I have for cables are what came with the phone.

Does anyone know if using an adapter slows down charging speed as opposed to using an actual USB C cable? I have 3 quick charge AC plugs in the house (not including the new one that arrived with phone) , as well as a car charger. Does using an adapter with my old cables have the same performance as using an actual USB C?

 

[Mr Mendelli]

LOVE my new S8+. First USB C device in the house, so all I have for cables are what came with the phone.

Does anyone know if using an adapter slows down charging speed as opposed to using an actual USB C cable? I have 3 quick charge AC plugs in the house (not including the new one that arrived with phone) , as well as a car charger. Does using an adapter with my old cables have the same performance as using an actual USB C?

No, there is absolutely no difference (excluding fast-charging). Charging a device is just an electrical current going from point A to point B through an insulated copper wire. I would recommend an adapter/cord combo. This way, you have the option of fast charging or not. Also, if either component breaks or fails, you can inter-change them.

 

[EMGSM]

I don't notice any difference. I use the USB-C cable upstairs and the adapter downstairs. I also use an adapter for my battery pack.

 

[CKwik240]

No, there is absolutely no difference (excluding fast-charging). Charging a device is just an electrical current going from point A to point B through an insulated copper wire. I would recommend an adapter/cord combo. This way, you have the option of fast charging or not. Also, if either component breaks or fails, you can inter-change them.

I don't know about that. I was purchasing some adapters and some of the descriptions mentioned a resistor being built in. I don't know enough about the usb c standard to comment on this, but I do know using the included adapter didn't allow it to quick charge against an Aukey QC3 charger I have. Worked fine on the cable though.