It achieves data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0, and the braided nylon cover offers long life and prevents tangling. The aluminum case provides better heat dissipation. It heats up slower and cools down faster than comparable materials. The Type C cable is rated up to max 3A and has a 56K pull-up resistor. This enables chargers to correctly recognize which charging current is required.