I am wondering what the difference is between a USB-A and a USB-C cables. I have an iPad Air 2 and a 9th generation iPad (2021). Can I use charging cords interchangeably?
Thank you.
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"What is the difference of a USB-A and USB-C cables?: I am wondering what the difference is between a USB-A and a USB-C cables. I have an iPad Air 2 and a 9th generation iPad (2021). Can I use charging cords interchangeably? Thank you."
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Difference of USB-A and USB-Cables.
you can charge a device that came with a usb-c lightning cable with any lightning cable it does not matter what connector is in the other end same if your ipad have a usb-c connector it also works fine with a cable with usb-c connector in one end and a usb-a in the other
it's just a physical connector shape difference
While there are technical differences, your Lightning to USB Type-A (iPad Air2) and Lightning to USB-C (iPad9) cables are essentially the same for data and charging your iPads.
USB Type-A is now a deprecated standard - having been superseded by USB-C. Many newer computers now only have USB-C ports (potentially providing much faster data transfer - and wider support for other services).
All USB Power Adapters and charging cables are moving rapidly to using USB-C. Many countries/regions (e.g., European Member States) now mandate use of USB-C for portable electronic devices. Manufacturers now have a relatively short period within which to ensure that new products comply.
You cannot use them interchangeably.
So a USB A is big and the end is a rectangle x2
usb c is small
What is the difference of a USB-A and USB-C cables?
