i may have just gotten unlucky. but my cable no matter how many hours i spent debugging, was incapable of running pcvr games without extreme stuttering and artifacting.
so, when i got this in, i found that it worked well! i could use it to connect to my laptop, and it would charge while playing. i didn't use it extensively, however, before i had to go out of town for a couple weeks. in that time, roughly 2-3 weeks after i bought it, my kids let me know that it stopped functioning. when i got home, i confirmed as much. not only would the cord no longer allow me to connect to my computer, but it wouldn't charge the meta quest 3 at all. the headset wouldn't even register when it got plugged in, regardless of how many different cords and usb bricks i tried.when i went to return it, it was out of the return window, though amazon was willing to make an exception for me. i plan on trying another one out, as i figure this was probably just a fluke, and i'll adjust my review accordingly, if second time's the charm.
device was able to transfer data rates of usb 3.0 at 1.4 gpbs. with a powerful charger capable of 9v@2 amps it was unable to keep the quest 3 charged. after using it 3 times the cable stopped functioning.
i wasn’t able to get this cable to charge or function any differently than the meta cord. so if you don’t own the meta cable, this is a good option. if you expect longer play time or faster charging you won’t get that.perhaps a link cable without charging is the best solution.
i plugged it up and after just hour and half of playit’s at 30 i it’s garbage so i hooked it up to my battery pack instead still garbagedo not buy spend the extra money buy one straight from the oculus store
i recently got the syntech link cable with charging for my quest 3, and it has been a disappointment. lets get into it.pros: long and flexible: the 16-foot length gives me plenty of room to move around without feeling restricted. the cable is flexible yet sturdy, which is perfect for vr gaming. solid build quality: the cable feels well-made and durable. the connectors fit snugly into both the headset and the pc, ensuring a stable connection throughout my sessions easy to use: it’s a simple plug-and-play setup. no need for additional software or complicated configurations. just connect and start playing.cons: price: it’s a bit on the pricey side, but considering the quality and performance, i believe it’s worth the investment. weight: the cable is slightly heavier than i expected, which can be a bit noticeable during long gaming sessions. however, it's manageable with some cable management. underwhelming performance: i had expected much better performance out of a wired connection. but to be honest this seems to be on par with what i experience using my wireless options of connecting to my pc. does not give unlimited play time: i had expected that adding a charging cable to the setup would allow me to play without having to worry about battery life. while the play time has certainly been extended with this cable. it is not unlimited, and that is a disappointment.overall, the syntech link cable 16ft with charging is an okay accessory for any quest 3 (i believe it works for the quest 2 as well). the length, reliability, and ease of use make it a fine accessory to have. but the drawbacks of the cable and the power situation makes me hope that there is still a better solution out there i haven't yet tried.
started dropping connection after just 2 weeks of useedit: revised from 1 star to 3 due to excellent customer service. the seller reached out immediately and offered a replacement or refund.
it doesn't charge like my old cable. i can swap between this cable and my old cable and its the difference between my battery charging or losing power. this syntech cable just can't keep up. maybe mine is defective, but i can sit at the oculus home screen and watch the battery deplete. again, i can switch to my basic old cable and the charge level will go up at the home screen. of course it won't retain battery level over link to a pc either, but using airlink with my old cable retains the charge level the whole time i'm using it. now, that said, my old cable does not have a separate charging port like the syntech does, so using the syntech over wired link to my pc works better than doing a wired link with my old cable. my pc can't charge my quest that well in the first place. but if i had a card with 18 watt charging in my pc it would already be better than the syntech cable. i don't feel like returning it, so it will sit in my room somewhere unless i absolutely need to play over wired link. but i wouldn't have purchased it if i knew it couldn't even charge at 18 watts(apparently the quest 2 has a max charge rate of 18 watts). i'm also using an adaptive usb-a wall charger for phones. its capable of 5v-3a, 9v-2a, and 12v-1.5a charge rates.i'm just assuming my quest 2 can take that and charge at 18 watts, but it could just be hitting 15 watts. either way, the syntech doesn't seem to be capable of doing the same with that same wall charger. maybe it can't take advantage of the higher voltage adaptive rates on that charger. but who knows. looks like i'm sticking to my old cable over airlink for now, though. its a 16ft amavasion cable with the 90 degree c-type for anyone that's curious what i'm comparing to. its always good to have some point of reference.anyway, to clarify: the syntech i have can't hit the same charge rates as my basic type-c to type-a cable. i tested both in the quest 2 home menu on my 18w wall charger and both over wired link to my pc. the syntech fails to keep my headset charged in both cases, whereas my old cable can retain a charge while in the home menu. its pointless to use the syntech for airlink, but it would end up the same as in the oculus home menu. my basic, old cable can retain a charge over airlink because it can still be plugged into that 18w charger. the syntech does say in the advertising that it has upgraded its chip compatibility with the official quest3 18w charger in 2024 and has a separate charging port for 18w pd fast charging. maybe my type-a wall charger isn't compatible or my cable is defective. i did set it up just like they have it in one of the pictures in their ad with a type-a wall charger. anyway, hope this mess helps people understand what they might be paying for
this cable is really thick so i have no doubt it would be incredibly durable. it charges well for its length. but the usb-c is at a weird 90⁰ angle so if your intents are to charge ypur phone and you have a case you may as well find something else. the angle is not case friendly at all.
this syntech link cable requires a 18w wall charger for fast charging, without the 18w wall charger—it's like any usb 3.0 type-c to usb a cable. and no, there is no wall charger included.
after about two weeks of use the cable started to show how cheap it is. i ensured i took care of it, i never stepped on it, never pulled on it, etc. and the cable is now failing to connect, it'll charge still but has no data connection to the pc and headset. great if you're on a budget and don't care about having to buy a new one every month. it worked like a charm for about two weeks.
after plugging in the headset it repeatedly beeps as if it’s charging. i have my quest charger that i use already and it never does this so i know it’s not the headset. i bought it with the intention to connect my computer and quest but it doesn’t even do what i got it for. i can’t return it due to the return window being closed and out on 20 bucks.
midway through my game my oculus quest 2 disconnected from my pc even though the cable was still connected. i checked the cable to see if it had broken or caught on anything and from what i could see it was still perfectly intact and it was still charging my headset. i looked at the quest application and it said that it couldn’t locate my headset. i went through every bug fix i could find thinking it was the oculus software but nothing worked. i ended up switching back to my old cable and what do ya know it works perfectly.all in all for something that i paid 30$ for it’s definitely not worth it if i’m going to have to get a new one in 4 months. perks the length of the cable was amazing and let me walk around my room comfortably it was also matched my gaming setup and didn’t look out of place. it was also not too heavy and didn’t weigh my head down when connected to my pc. still would not recommend.
worked at first a few weeks later all of a sudden it started saying usb 2.0 instead of usb 3.0keeps disconnecting and reconnecting and flat out refuses to charge the headset or even charge it
充电性能差
性能滞后
卡顿和伪影
产品故障
退货政策问题
发货前测试不足
充电器不兼容
电缆故障
功能等同
性能期望
替代方案
使用寿命短
性能问题
兼容性问题
客户服务建议
无法边玩边充电
价格高
重量重
性能令人失望
充电时间有限
充电问题
连接中断
客户服务
充电问题
非USB 3
充电不足
电池耗电快
与PC兼容性差
适配器或有缺陷
充电速率降低
USB-C接口角度怪异
线缆过粗
未包含充电器
依赖充电器
线缆故障
使用寿命短
无法使用
重复蜂鸣
功能问题
退货窗口已关闭
经济损失
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软件兼容性
硬件可靠性
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