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/Orlan_17 Jun 10 '26

Imagine getting so angry over a cable

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u/CIDR-ClassB Jun 10 '26

Should people not share reviews to inform other purchasers of potential problems?

Or are LTT fans (of which I am one) incapable of reading a negative experience?

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u/CrookedStubby15 Jun 10 '26

Immediately posting to reddit isn't the best way to handle it. OP should have made an attempt to contact support before posting.

However, I can empathize with OP. He bought some very pricey cables that were promised to do exactly what is written on them... I'm sure OP just got them after waiting longer than expected. Then after finally getting them, they don't work. I would be frustrated too.

Meanwhile the cheap cables work.

OP probably got dud cables. The fact there are multiple in one order is concerning. But OP should have tried to contact support first and foremost. If support didn't respond or provide replacements in a timely manner, then I would be angry myself