Usb c end is sturdy and doesn't fall out.

Usb c end is sturdy and doesn't fall out.  Read Less

It's durably constructed, the connections fit snuggly into usb a and usb c ports, it's flexible, the coil has a great amount of...  Read More

It's durably constructed, the connections fit snuggly into usb a and usb c ports, it's flexible, the coil has a great amount of 'spring' to it, allowing the cable to be stretched and then returned to its normal, compact length, it is a fast-charging cable, it works perfectly and quickly for data transfers between phone and pc, and it works perfectly with android auto when tested in a 2021 toyota.  Read Less

The r2acc-1m-usb-cable is backed by a startech lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The r2acc-1m-usb-cable is backed by a startech lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.  Read Less

Inevitably, i would find reviews that mentioned "the cable ends melted and nearly caught on fire" (complete with pictures showi...  Read More

Inevitably, i would find reviews that mentioned "the cable ends melted and nearly caught on fire" (complete with pictures showing the melted ends), "the cable will not work reliably or at all with android auto", "the wires break and/or pull out of the cable ends", "the cable is not fast-charging capable", "the cable works great with android auto until i hit a bump and my phone disconnects due to poor/loose connections", "the coil is so loose that it doesn't retract to its relaxed state", "the coil is so tight and the connectors are so loose that the cable is constantly unplugging itself from my phone while driving", "the cable doesn't allow me to transfer data between my phone and my pc".  Read Less

By the way, i paid full price for this cable, i have no association with startech, and i received no incentive to review this product.

By the way, i paid full price for this cable, i have no association with startech, and i received no incentive to review this product.  Read Less

Imo, the best part is that there is no cheesy branding.

Imo, the best part is that there is no cheesy branding.  Read Less

In other words, i'm willing to pay more the first time when the quality is there as opposed to trying to go cheap and think i w...  Read More

In other words, i'm willing to pay more the first time when the quality is there as opposed to trying to go cheap and think i was going to save money, only to find out that the 'cheap' product failed, and i had to make a second purchase to replace it.  Read Less