1M USB Quick Charge Type-C Micro 8 Pin 3 In 1 540 Degree Magnetic USB Cable for Phone

1M USB Quick Charge Type-C Micro 8 Pin 3 In 1 540 Degree Magnetic USB Cable for Phone

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There has been a surge of magnetic charging products over the past couple of years. Owing to their promised durability and utility compared to stock chargers, magnetic charging products are now among the options of users today. The top options of users are USB-C magnetic adapters and magnetic charging cables.

USB-C magnetic adapters are attachments to cables and ports which can enhance charging speeds. For this review however, Power Up takes a look at magnetic charging cables – the advantages of their use as well as some recommended products.

Are magnetic charging cables any good?

Magnetic charging cables provide users with durability and great utility at a time when most use multiple devices that demand charging.

The top options of magnetic charging cables are wrapped with a nylon exterior — a material more durable than the rubber-coated stock cables that come with devices on purchase. Magnetic cables from TOPK, Terasako, NetDot and Smart & Cool are all nylon-braided. While ordinary wear and tear will eventually take its toll on any device or accessory, the nylon exterior of magnetic charge cables affords better longevity for users. Furthermore, the constant bending and turning which are the notorious killers of stock cables are no longer issues with the designs of magnetic charging cables which allow for better maneuvering of the cable while plugged to the device. The cables from Terasako and from TOPK provide for rotational designs in their cables which are a plus on durability and convenience.

Magnetic charging cables also allow greater utility than other cables. The detachable magnetic tip may be replaced with other tips to suit other devices. The magnetic cable becomes your go-to for all devices. You can simply replace the tip from one to the other depending on which device you will be charging. There are a variety of magnetic charging cables which already includes several tips on purchase. The products of NetDot, for example, already include multiple tips. Other brands such as the Terasako and Smart & Cool sell other tips separately.

What is the maximum wattage charge speed of a magnetic charging cable?

Some magnetic cables provide fast-charge support and some do not.

For example, the Terasako Magnetic Charging Cable only provides a speed of 5V/2.4A. However, some magnetic cables also provide fast-charge support. The TOPK AM61 for example is equipped with QualComm 2.0 and 3.0 which makes it an option for some Xiaomi users and Samsung users. Generation 12 of the NetDot Magnetic Charging Cables also record a speed of 9V/3A. Furthermore, there are also variants which are compatible with Power Delivery such as the Smart&Cool L-Shaped 100W USB-C to USB-C Magnetic Charging Cable. Smart&Cool also offers the same USB-C to USB-C magnetic cable in a 60W variant which is also compatible with Power Delivery. The 100W variant lists a charging speed of 5A.

Can magnetic charging cables provide data transfer?

The quick answer is yes as some magnetic charging cables are also data cables which allow transmission of data. The caveat is that not all magnetic charging cables have this capacity.

There are several options which provide charging and data transfer to users. Similar to non-magnetic cables, some magnetic cables are solely for charging cables. Some however are a cut from the rest as they provide both charging and data transfer. The TOPK AM61 is both a charging and a data cable. Other options which provide for the dual purpose of charging and data transfer include the NetDot Magnetic Charging Cables and the Smart & Cool GenX Magnetic Charging Cable.