In short, USB-C is considerably faster than USB-A. However, depending on where you are using the charger and what accessories you already have available will impact whether or not you need USB-C.<o:p>
Generally, USB-A that supports any USB 3 version will have blue plastic inside. If your USB-C cable supports USB 3.2 and the USB-A port only supports USB 2.0 you will notice a slowdown, but using an adapter between USB-C and USB-A of similar speed capabilities should not slow down the transfer of data.<o:p>
The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect iOS devices and many of your standard USB accessories to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac. Plug the USB-C end of the adapter into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac, and then connect your flash drive, camera, or another standard USB device.<o:p>
Connect the USB-C cable of your mobile adapter to the Thunderbolt or USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) port on your computer. NOTE: Power delivery pass-through is not supported on the Thunderbolt or USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) port on the adapter (DA300). 4. Connect peripherals to the mobile adapter.<o:p>
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