And at $29.99, it’s not as affordable, but you’re getting a heavily built, seriously high-quality cable that supports 100-watt Power Delivery and can handle all of your USB-C tasks.
USB C USB A CABLE PRO
If you need a USB-C cable that is more roadworthy or one that can charge a MacBook Pro or other full-size laptop, the Nomad USB-C to USB-C cable is your top choice.
USB C USB A CABLE UPGRADE
The upgrade pick: Nomad USB-C to USB-C ($29.99 ) It’s more durable - and will likely last longer - than the USB-C cable included with your device. That said, if you want the best performance and to invest in a more future-proof cable, we suggest you opt for the USB-C to USB-C variant and pick up a USB-C power brick for fast charging.Īnker’s Powerline+ checks all of the boxes and comes in at an affordable $16. That model was (given the USB-A connection) slightly slower with data transfers and charging times, but not by a significant amount. If you need to make USB-C to USB-A connections to connect peripherals or charge multiple devices from a USB-A hub, for instance, Anker does offer the Powerline+ in a USB-C to USB-A variant as well. We could move content like photos, documents and music with minimal wait times. You will need a cable for those devices - like our upgrade pick, the Nomad - that can support 100-watt Power Delivery.ĭata transfers on Anker’s Powerline+ were in line with nearly all the cables we tested. This is plenty of power for a phone or tablet, but it will not carry enough power to charge a MacBook Pro. The Powerline+ won’t be the right choice for some laptops, however, since it only supports up to 60 watts Power Delivery in both the 3- and 6-foot variants. We were able to fast charge the Galaxy S21, Google Pixel 5 and even an iPad Air using the USB-C to USB-C cable. When applying pressure to the ends of the cables, this didn’t show any immediate signs of wear. We didn’t have any difficulty using these connectors through cases on multiple phones, including the Pixel 4a 5G and Galaxy S21, and laptops and tablets, nor did we have trouble with the cable blocking adjacent ports in a USB-C hub. Hard rubber ends give the USB-C connectors some extra protection and should help minimize the risk of fraying, though if that does occur, Anker covers this cable with a lifetime warranty. In our bend tests we didn’t manage to damage the Powerline+ or to distort its shape, nor could we tear the cable or cause blistering. This outer shell shields the wires underneath but isn’t unreasonably stiff, and we didn’t notice a ton of heat or warmth during charging more on that a bit below. The Powerline+ features a braided outer shell that is soft to the touch but durable, with a double layer of nylon, though it isn’t as thick as Nomad’s or Satechi’s braided USB-C cables. It even comes bundled with a fabric carrying pouch, which makes this ideal to keep with you for work or travel. For $16, you’ll get your choice of a 3- or 6-foot cable in gray or red.
Your CNN account Log in to your CNN accountĪnker’s Powerline+ does everything you need a USB-C cable to do, with a durable design and a great warranty.
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