USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect
USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect

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USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect

Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the Common Charger Directive.
I’m still on the fence with respect the the usb-c device side durability. Time will tell, and I guess wireless charging can make it all moot if you’re patient.
There's nothing stopping the manufacturers from agreeing on a new standard. The key point is they all have to use the same standard.
You have to admit, it seems very unlikely though, right?
As opposed to what, lightning? Laptop DC barrel connectors? Micro USB?
Lightning and barrel connectors are pretty solid.
Micro USB is worse than USB-C for sure. See my other comment on this post.
Anecdotally, both Valve and Meta have struggled with the durability of USB-C on their Index Controllers and Quest headsets respectively.
When used with a device that will move around, and maybe bump into things, USB-C can be easily shorted out leading to melted connections on these devices. To the point where Valve started asking users to stop charging their controllers while they are using them. A little alert pops up if you do.
I personally had one Index controller melt its port due to the USB-C connection not being solid. I found it melted during charging one time. I must have set it down at a bad angle. I’ve also seen many Quests get posted online showing a melted USB-C port.
I also find the USB-C port on the PS5 controller isn’t 100% stable too. I use it with a high quality cable on my PC.
Micro USB was worse about connection stability. But I’m not aware of it easily melting ports.
The USB-C connections Apple makes seem to be to a higher standard than all the ports I just mentioned. It is possible to make solid ones. But it seems you need to intentionally do so.
Is anyone else aware of anecdotal USB-C durability issues? It seems like the port is fine, but only when it’s reinforced/high quality.
It might have more to do with build quality. I've never had an issue.
USB C has been around for 10 years, we already know it's very durable (at least the connector itself, cheap cables are another story)