The main determinate of a USB’s data transfer speed is the USB standard it supports. For example, a cable that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 is capable of data transfer speeds up to a maximum 10Gbps.

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Not all USB cables are created equal -- some can't even transfer data. A lot of the ones stashed in your drawer might only be for charging. How can you tell?

Operating systems need to tell us more about USB-C cables and their capabilities that we plug into our devices.

And yes, some cables are for charging only, and some will transfer data but only at USB 2.0 speeds (very slow) and some are just not very good or work poorly with certain phones/devices.

The 30-pin USB data cable included with the tablet will suffice to transfer data to and from a PC or Mac, but for connecting external USB devices, you'll need the optional USB adapter kit.

If it's a USB-A to USB-C or Micro-B cable, try connecting your smartphone or camera to a computer -- you'll know instantly if it's a cable that can accommodate data transfer.