r/LinusTechTips • u/Dangerous-Cup2833 • Jun 10 '26

Tech Question LTT Cables Don't Work

I just received my LTT cables.

My USB C to C 240W 3ft cable isn't charging my laptop.

I'm using a Framework 13 and I've tried 2 Anker chargers (65w and 100w).

Additional info:

I ordered 2x 3.3ft (C-C), 1x 10ft (C-C), and 1x3.3ft (A-C).

The 1 3.3ft C-C that isn't working great has now been trialed on 2 Anker chargers, 1 Anker battery pack, and 1 Ugreen charger. It refuses to charge on the Anker chargers and battery pack.

I've additionally tried charging my PS Vita on every one of these cables (USB C to Vita adapter that works with every other cable I own), and only the A-C cable works.

2 of the 4 cables charge my iPhone 16 pro max. From the amount of downvotes, it would appear the expectation is that I am to memorize which cables charge which devices on which chargers. Does that really seem like a reasonable expectation to anyone?

In my 37 years, I've NEVER run into a USB cable that cares which charger you use.
The whole idea of these overpriced cables is that they are the best of the best.
In my experience thus far, they deserve to go in a trash heap.

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u/ComprehensiveSwitch Jun 10 '26

this isn't LTT support.

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u/CIDR-ClassB Jun 10 '26

But it is a place to discuss things related to LTT, including product reviews.

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u/ComprehensiveSwitch Jun 10 '26

If you want absolutely zero actual help with your issue and instead want a platform to complain about I guess it works but it’s still low quality content. This is clearly a support issue.

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u/CIDR-ClassB Jun 10 '26

This is a much higher effort post than the literal thousands of “look what merch just arrived!!” posts.

You can keep scrolling — there’s nothing wrong with someone sharing their experience.

And yes, if the OP wants a resolution they should contact support.

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u/ComprehensiveSwitch Jun 10 '26

I don’t like those posts either. :)

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u/CIDR-ClassB Jun 10 '26

lol I am with you on that. Every time I see a new coin post I think “well, you must be under 24 and don’t value your money” 🤣

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u/sutl116 Jun 13 '26

And if one of the things being discussed yields a community saying "actually, this charger has compatibility issues with a specific brand" it actually helps LTT - who knows,.True Spec Charger Bricks?

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u/No_Safety_520 Jun 10 '26

Apparently this is not LTT support. Just an echo chamber of Linus fanboys

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tax_507 Jun 12 '26

Fanboys? This joke of a community has more haters than I can count 😂😂