USB-A Vs. USB-C: What's The Difference Between Them?
These two connector types are visually distinct, but looks aren’t their only differences.
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You likely use USB every day to charge your phone, connect peripherals to your computer and much more. And for everything USB can do, it's only used a handful of connector types since its introduction in the mid-1990s. While these are identifiable from just a look, what each connection is capable of isn't always clear from the outside.
USB-C is newer than USB-A, but the older standard is still commonly used today. Understanding all the ways they differ helps you make better use of your tech and follow what's happening inside it.
USB-A: The longtime standard
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USB-A (officially USB Type-A) is one of the two original connectors defined in the USB 1 standard. It uses a rectangular connector with all its pins on one side, so it will only connect to a port...
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