Reddit reviews USB C Charger, Anker Powerline USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (10ft) with 56k Ohm Pull-up Resistor for Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8+, S9, S10, Oculus Quest, Sony XZ, LG V20 G5 G6, HTC 10 and More

Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (10ft) with 56k Ohm Pull-up Resistor for Galaxy S8, S8+, MacBook, Nintendo Switch, Sony XZ, LG V20 G5 G6, HTC 10, Xiaomi 5 and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf



That's what I got, but just fair warning it's a very heavy cable. I'd say about twice the thickness of what you are probably accustomed to for charger wires. Overall though can't complain. It does it's job, and reasonably cheap IMO given its good construction


Although if you wanted USB C to C, I can't help you much, sorry. I would assume that most you find in Amazon be good quality, but for me personally, I will go for Anker every time if they have what I'm looking for, even if it's slightly more expensive.

It seems as though they do not have long c to c cables though, unless I am blind

Edit: Here's a comparison between a regular 3ft cable from Anker, and the one I linked earlier

People on the Oculus Quest subreddit have confirmed Link works with 980Ti.

I bought this cable which is what Oculus is recommending:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've confirmed this works:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the link for Canadians on Amazon.ca:

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=AK-A8167011&qid=1574100127&sr=8-3

Lots have used them and reported working on here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pjMerZPmJgkqwMKeYzvy4yGzWu2bu_1T_6m3nNmJkBU/edit#gid=0

mine will be delivered today (I'll be testing it tonight), I will report back once I find out if it works or not.

These are the cables I purchased, both are confirmed to be working from others, if it works I will have a total of 26 feet for my Quest to PC setup. I will be testing them in about 5 hours from now:

Cable (10 ft version, which is sold out): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/

Extension: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179MXKU8

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Edit: these both worked great for Link on the quest. I now have a 26 ft setup for only $24 total! The Anker cable even came with a Velcro cable tie i'm using to secure the cable to the headstrap so it doesn't yank out of the USB port on the Quest while playing a game.

I posted my 26 foot solution in my A Night with Oculus Link article.

CableCreation Active USB Extension Cable (Long 16.4 FT), USB 3.0 Extender Male to Female Cord with Signal Booster for $13 — this was the extension cable for the other one I purchased:

Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (10ft) with 56k Ohm Pull-up Resistor for $13.

They'll be stored on the PC. This is the cable that's been officially recommended by Oculus.

The cable at the top of the Pro Controller and the bottom of the Switch itself is USB-C, which isn't a proprietary connector, so...there is a longer wire.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?keywords=anker+cable+type+c&qid=1573507911&sr=8-19

Anker Powerline USB C to USB 3.0 Cable, 3m

It's bit heavy

if you just want a cheap, workable cable for the beta go for something like this from Anker

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=usb+3+to+usb+c+15ft&qid=1569530743&s=gateway&sr=8-16

The only one that's really officially supported is this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheap and works with some 10' extension cables including this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7SA21U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This gives you 20 feet. Done deal

I would like to share my experience with Link.

My motherboard has a both USB 3.1 gen 1 and USB 3.1 gen 2 port. I've tested Link with Anker PowerLine USB-A to USB-C (3m, 3.1 gen 2) that Oculus recommended and the CableCreation Active USB-A extension cable (5m,male to female USB-A).

When I tried Link with the Anker cable alone plugged into USB 3.1 gen 2 port, it worked well.

However when I used the CableCreation + Anker combo plugged into USB 3.1 gen 2 port, audio did not work properly.

Then I tried the above combo plugged into USB3.1 gen 1 port, they worked properly without problem.

Anker Powerline (Amazon JP), CableCreation Active Extension Cable (Amazon JP)

My PC:

MSI X470 Gaming Pro

Ryzen 7 3700X

nVidia Geforce RTX 2080

(I've filled in the survey.)

So I've tested Link with an eGPU (external graphics card / dock). It eventually worked for me. Here are the specs:

• Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Aorus Gaming Box connected to a Lenovo Yoga 720-15 laptop via a 2-lane Thunderbolt 3 port with Windows 10. eGPU firmware is the latest one as of Nov 2019 with the TB bandwidth and fan spin fix.
  
• Oculus Quest was connected to the PC via AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB Type-C to Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 Charger Cable | 10 feet. It worked. Will test the recommended Anker cable today as well. My guess is that it will work too.
  
• The following adapter was used to test the Virtual Link port on the GPU: AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Gen1 Female Adapter Cable - Black. It also worked.
  
  Here are my observations:
  
  

1. Both the onboard USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (left side) and the Virtual Link port on the external GPU (the one that's a USB-C port found on most RTX GPU's) worked fine, and showed very similar performance.
   
2. Oculus software should not run the beta version, and Oculus Quest should not have Developer mode on.
   
3. Performance is OK, but is obviously considerably lower (at least by 20 to 40%) than had the Quest been connected to a conventional desktop PC with the same specs. Without the headset on the same eGPU setup, VR Mark Orange Room scores about 6000 points. With the headset on and running the test in Oculus virtual desktop (not natively on the HMD displays, though) shows the lowest of 4700 points. Onboard GTX 1050 2GB without the headset would show about 2500 points. My Yoga 15 is downvolted a bit with TB kept on.
   
4. Image definitely looks more blurry than I'd want, but I will keep fiddling with Oculus/SteamVR settings. I have also noticed timewarp artifacts on some objects over the edges when turning my head very fast, but those are sometimes there, and sometimes are not. Not sure what's the main cause yet.
   
5. You probably do not want to have anything connected to the same USB 3 hub or controller as the one that you have you Quest connected to when you initially connect it to the PC. When I had peripherals connected to the same Corsair ST100 Headphones Stand, Quest would had kept showing a red "x" until I would disconnect the other devices first. When I reconnected those while using the headset, everything was working fine, though; that is until I re-connected the Quest again. Other stuff had to be disconnected first from that hub again then.
   
6. Performance was 5-10% lower than when running VR Mark Orange Room via the Oculus Virtual desktop than when just running it on an internal display.
   
7. Performance seems to be the same when running Link with either an external monitor connected to the eGPU or with an internal monitor of the laptop itself.
   
8. The following cable DID NOT WORK: TOPWE USB Type C Cable USB C Cable (2 Pack 10FT) Type C Charger USB 3.0 Date Sync 3A Fast Charging Cable. DO NOT BUY THIS CABLE to use with the Quest, unless otherwise confirmed for your setup.
   
   Conclusion:
   
   I knew what I was getting into, but using a Rift S with such setup instead of the Quest/Link is preferred due to TB3 limitations when feeding the signal back to the PC. Ideally, you would not use Oculus Quest or even a Rift S with an eGPU setup, but this is the setup I have, so here we are: it is confirmed to be working on a Windows machine and an RTX 2070 eGPU, as long as you have proper USB 3 ports. This depends on your laptop, though, hence Virtual Link port can save the day for some people.

In anticipation for the Link beta launch, what software should we download if any, Oculus Rift S ? Or will there be a separate Link software from Oculus's website that we'll have to download in order to use Oculus Link? Also, to confirm, we should be able to purchase any Rift S supported game from Steam, e.g. Asgard's Wrath, etc. and then be able to run it via Link when it's released correct? Also if anyone is sidequesting Asgards Wrath how's the quality? Also to help anyone I could never get Windows 10 to show the Oculus Quest on PC until I purchased a high quality cable that is recommended for using Link, see link below, after trying everything. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wow, that's crazy. I wasn't going to link the cable (someone asked me to in another comment) but after this I'm starting to think it might be a good idea.

This is the one I bought: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I assume you're referring to the USB Type-C connector. I can imagine that if your last phone was a few years old that this is new, but it's been around for quite a while. There are tons of places online to order these cables from.

I always recommend Anker branded cables, they have been giving me the most consistent and high quality experience for a while now.

I order them from Amazon, and they come in different lengths. You said you'd like a longer cable, so here are the 6 ft cables and 10 ft cables (respectively) that I myself use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E9W8KYC/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1518313196&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=anker+usb+c+cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZIPYPY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518313196&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=anker+usb+c+cable&psc=1

Hopefully this helps, if you have any questions I'd be glad to answer them.

I'm hoping to use this cable and this extender. I dont think the 15ft the official cable will come with will be long enough for sufficient freedom of movement.

I would suggest the cable that was directly recommended by Oculus (at least according to the UploadVR article referenced in Reddit's "Oculus Link Megathread")...
The original amazon.com link from the article - https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/
For those in Germany/anywhere else that uses amazon.de - https://www.amazon.de/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/
And just for good measure, here's the same link for amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/

The cable Oculus currently recommends is only $13 and is 10ft https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY/.

Apparently Oculus has recommended this specific cable for press to use. Got one on the way now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=sl1&tag=arstech20-20&linkId=ceba6f498af823d1604dc6f2e88d4c1b&language=en_US

Running on Razer Blade 2016 with a GTX 1060

Using recommended Anker cable from Oculus: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MZIPYPY/

Able to run Steam VR and Beat Saber smoothly. It does crash from time to time. But this is so much better than streaming through wifi using RiftCat. So I'm all for it

well. i can safely say this has made the CV1 obsolete for me. it will be relegated to the "backup" role incase i accidentally break my quest. had absolutely no issues whatsoever for a good hr of play. using a 12ft usb 3.0 extender and a 10 foot type usb 3.0 A-C cable for a total cable length of 22ft connected directly to my Asus Prime X570-p motherboard's usb 3.2 port. my 1080ti is pretty solid so far :D

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For those curious these are the exact cables i'm using:-extender:- https://www.amazon.com/Insignia-USB-Charge-Cable-NS-MCAB10/dp/B01MYZDG3T

A-C cable:- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Full Rig:-

Ryzen 3900X

32 Gb Gskil Trident-z rgb ram

GTX 1080Ti

Asus Prime X570-p motherboard.

I have heard good things about this 10ft Anker cable:


https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-Samsung/dp/B01MZIPYPY

Anker USB 3.0/USB-C (10ft.): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-x34yb0H4BT1S

anker one is cheaper 12.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY

If you chase down a few links in the article, they recommend this cable.

Anker 10 ft USB 3

The one currently being recommended by Oculus is being sold on amazon here.

Didn't test it myself but your list seem to be missing the confirmed cable below:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&psc=1

Why do you thing the 10 ft isn't being sold? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>Can you link the cable you bought?

Here is the link to the cable. If I am misunderstanding your initial question, feel free to rephrase it better and I'll try to answer it.

What's the difference between the newer and older Anker cable?


Old


New

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I do not want to say these are the best, but I picked up what I could and they both work very well.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B071DFSRCP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The official Link cable will cost $79 USD, which will probably translate to about $109 CAD. Any USB 3.0 cable with a Type C connector will work; you can buy a suitable 10ft cable for less than $20 CAD. The official Link cable just offers lighter weight and more length than is possible with a normal USB cable.

It is an added expense but there is always the magnetic 90 degree adapters such as https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Stouchi-Connection-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07GPHSLX4. From the specs I would think it should work for this purpose.

I ordered the Anker cable as I strongly stand behind the company https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZIPYPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I had a battery out of warranty from them have an issue with the USB connector and they still replaced it.

Wrong one pasted from my clipboard for some reason, try again:
Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (10ft/3m) with 56k Ohm Pull-up Resistor for USB Type-C Devices: S10/S9/new MacBook/iPad Pro 2018/ChromeBook Pixel/Nexus 6P/Nokia N1 Tablet/OnePlus 2 &More https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WHV0DbC2ZX0HF

It is available - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rXT0DbF4YT2FR

This one is linked in the oculus support article: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MZIPYPY/

I did see the 10ft one but it's no longer showing...

This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerLine-Pull-up-Resistor-Devices-Black/dp/B01MZIPYPY

It’s probably the same as you’re looking at but, as I say, the longer ones sold out at some point late last night so the option for 10ft is no longer on the page.

I have the Anker usb cable on order from Amazon Canada. Should arrive on Thursday but from what others are saying it works. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_BHa1Db2F64253

the amazon link to the Anker product does not longer have the 10 ft available, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

not 100% sure if the smaller ones will have the same specs, the one i got was

A8167011 - USB-C to USB3.0 10ft

Good Luck!

Would this cable work? https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01M5GMZ6X/ref=sr_1_10?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=anker%2Bpowerline%2Busb%2Bc%2Busb%2B3.0&m=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&qid=1574243821&s=merchant-items&sr=1-10&th=1

Because it's also anker : https://support.oculus.com/444256562873335/

But that one is 0.9 meters ( https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ ) and the other is 1.8m

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Have a gaming laptop with GTX 1060. Just ordered this bad boy and will test it out when it comes on Wednesday. I know it said it’ll work only with the desktop version, but it’s worth a shot.

Thanks. FYI I think this is the officially recommended one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-PowerLine-Pull-up-Resistor-Samsung/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=sr_1_3

Although your braided one might be a little nicer for flexibility. Also FYI, active extensions are working so you could probably use one of those to set up your ceiling suspension. You might need to tape the two cables together to make sure they don't come unplugged.

Here's a good USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable that supports USB 3.0 speeds: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY

If you don't care about data and just care about charging, you can get by with a thinner/more flexible USB 2.0 cable that charges just as well, like this: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B019Q6Y2MK

sorry, meant powerline, here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_E0DZDbRVTXEW5

There are 10ft (3 meters approx.) cables you can find on Amazon. Not quite 5 metres, but it might do?

Here's a good one from Anker, a reputable brand.

Here are the things I currently have on my Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Christmas Lists.

• VRNRGY Power Pack (battery extender)
  
• VRNRGY Protective Cover
  
• VR Cover for Oculus Quest
  
• Esimen Travel Case for Oculus Quest
  
• Esimen Oculus Touch covers
  
• HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap (Go to the "accessories" page on the site to add it to your cart.)
  
• Anker USB-C cable to USB 3.0 (for Oculus Link)

The cable isn't going to release for a few months, and in November the only thing starting is the Oculus link "beta". You're going to have to find your own cable to use for the beta. Many of us on here have been trying to figure out which cables are going to actually work and give us the distance we need. After the beta they will release the Oculus Link cable.

I ordered: Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (10ft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FnXRDbYHX0NMH

And

90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YRKTKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EoXRDbXSTJ989

But until it actually comes out it's hard to tell what's going to work and what's not going to work.

I bought this cable and this plug and have no issues with fast charging.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIPYPY

I can't find the braided one, but I found a 6ft braided one.

You want something that would be from a reputable company and is rated for 3.0 or higher. I wouldn't go above 10 ft for a passive cable:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01MZIPYPY