[joshstrange]

You're welcome: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJL5Z67

This device let me categorize all my loose cables (and throw out the truly terrible ones). It was worth every penny.

[freehorse]

Not saying this device is not cool, but one can also get this info easily in a computer, if you find out what to look for. One had presented a utility here some time ago with a menu bar icon showing this information

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47972511

[joshstrange]

If I remember correctly, that application/your computer is simply reading what the device _claims_ it can do whereas this device tests it.

That app is probably a good place to start but I wouldn't trust it fully.

[mystifyingpoi]

These PD testers are cool (I thought about buying one), but honestly, for the price of a tester, one can buy 2, maybe even 3 good quality cables and just throw away the rest.

[joshstrange]

Fair point, I just have oodles of cables (literally 10-20+ per combo of micro/mini/standard-USB-A/B/C <-> micro/mini/standard-USB-A/B/C each) and I like having them all organized by capability so that when I need one I can grab from right bin.

Before getting the tester I just kept buying new "known good" cables whenever I needed one since my cable drawer was just a huge unknown.

[kps]

> Reads eMarker chip parameters in Type-C cables, providing detailed performance information (e.g., maximum current, voltage, data transfer rates) to help users fully understand cable capabilities and ensure safe, efficient device usage.

Good thing nobody lies.