Are all USB cables the same?

[Starrx05]

I'm not talking about the type of cable but transfer rate. Some USB cables I see are labelled as "usb 2.0 compliant" while some aren't. It doesn't even say 2.0 on it. Some are "gold-plated" while some have just metal color connectors. I'm asking because I just bought a few Belkin USB cables from a computer swapmeet for 1-2 bucks each and I wonder if there's any difference. Stores are sellting them for around $15-25 each, way overpriced compared to non-branded ones.

 

[PurdueRy]

Gold is less conductive than copper so that will not make a difference(not that it would have anyway)

I am not sure about the cable being USB 2.0 complient but I doubt it matters

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Gold is less conductive than copper so that will not make a difference(not that it would have anyway)

Gold is far more conductive then copper.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
I am not sure about the cable being USB 2.0 complient but I doubt it matters

I think it has to do with the shielding. Over longer distances USB 2.0 certified will probably get you faster transfers but USB 1.0 cables will still work.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Gold is less conductive than copper so that will not make a difference(not that it would have anyway)

Gold is far more conductive then copper.

Gold ? Electrical Conductivity: 45.2 106/m Ohm

Copper ? Electrical Conductivity: 59.6 106/(m O)

Might wanna look up facts before you say I am wrong

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
I am not sure about the cable being USB 2.0 complient but I doubt it matters

I think it has to do with the shielding. Over longer distances USB 2.0 certified will probably get you faster transfers but USB 1.0 cables will still work.

Just found this

Doesn't matter with cables

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Gold ? Electrical Conductivity: 45.2 106/m Ohm

Copper ? Electrical Conductivity: 59.6 106/(m O)

Might wanna look up facts before you say I am wrong

Yep, your right, sorry.