USB-C Standardization Debate

The cluster focuses on discussions advocating for USB-C as the universal connector for devices, its advantages over alternatives, ongoing standardization issues, and common compatibility problems with cables and charging.

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Cloudef Jun 5, 2025 View on HN

Literally every other device is usb-c, thats why

Qwertious Oct 15, 2017 View on HN

Sounds like USB-C needs to standardise.

jbverschoor Sep 3, 2019 View on HN

No... usb-c is just a connector

sumedh Aug 1, 2018 View on HN

Great but USB C can do that as well and much more. There is no need for both.

camhenlin Apr 2, 2016 View on HN

Surely USB type C should be able to handle the job

melling Oct 6, 2015 View on HN

I guess moving to USB-C is asking for too much?

Timon3 Sep 13, 2023 View on HN

Ah, gotcha! Absolutely, as we've seen with USB-C.

viraptor Jul 8, 2023 View on HN

You're going to be ok with the current USB-c for many years now, so that should solve at least one issue.

fIREpOK Feb 11, 2023 View on HN

at least it's not saying like asking for microUSB and getting USB-C...

bondia Jan 4, 2016 View on HN

I wonder why these devices don't have USB-C ports... :/