Choosing cheap cables may seem like a way to save money on the surface, but in reality, it often leads to more hidden costs. These cables, typically made from inferior materials and poor manufacturing processes, have a short lifespan and need frequent replacement, creating a cycle of repeated purchases.
Even more concerning is the compromised safety. Substandard materials can lead to risks of overheating and short circuits, threatening the safety of your connected devices. Your expensive equipment is put at unnecessary risk because of a cable costing just a few dollars.
An open secret within the industry is that many low-cost cable brands use copper cores and shielding that don’t meet standards, resulting in signal degradation as high as 20-30%. This means the optimal performance of your devices is never fully realized.
