Does higher insertion and withdrawal force indicate better connector quality?

The primary role of insertion and withdrawal force is to ensure reliable contact during connection, not to serve as a quality indicator.

Excessive force can cause poor user experience (e.g., difficult insertion in consumer electronics), accelerate wear of mating parts, and shorten service life. Insufficient force may lead to unstable contact or accidental disengagement.

High-quality connectors meet industry standards or product specifications for insertion force, show minimal change after repeated mating cycles, and use optimized contact structures to balance reliability and ease of use.