I tested every USB-C cable I own. Half weren't worth keeping

PCWorld tested numerous USB-C cables using a Treedix tester and found half performed poorly, with many offering only basic USB 2.0 data or limited power delivery despite appearing high-quality. Testing revealed significant performance variations between cables, helping identify which ones support fast charging speeds like 100W-240W and high-speed data transfer capabilities. The audit process helped declutter cable collections, improve charging efficiency, and promote eco-friendly disposal of unusable cables through proper recycling. USB-C has been one of the best innovations for convenience and compatibility, but it also means that my bag of cables and plugs is now a tangled mess of confusion. I don't know which ones are for data, which are for charging, or how fast each one is.