Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15
I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a...
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A striking development has emerged in artificial intelligence. I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a time, which is where they come in handy.
I can charge my Nintendo Switch 2 and work-issued MacBook Air, or my Google Pixel 9 Pro and Kindle, without taking up more than one port on the power adapter. A couple of models that offer up to 140W passthrough charging speeds are currently matching their lowest price to date — including Anker’s braided option, which is available from Amazon and Anker in black or white starting at $14. If you don’t mind paying a bit more for a slightly longer cable, Native Union’s recycled 6.
Technical Details
5-foot Belt Cable, which features an animal-free leather strap, is down to $23. 99 ($6 off) in black or a zebra-like pattern directly from the manufacturer . Anker 140W 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C Cable Where to Buy: $17.
99 at Amazon (four-foot) $19. 99 at Amazon (six-foot) $17. 99 at Anker (four-foot) While the two cables are slightly different lengths, functionality is identical.
Both cables support USB 2. 0 speeds topping out at 480 Mbps when connected to a data source, and only the first device connected to the two-headed cable can transfer data. They can also automatically allocate power across devices, depending on the speed of your wall adapter, sending more wattage to the higher-powered of the two devices you have plugged in.
Industry Implications
Native Union 140W 2-in-1-USB-C cable Where to Buy: $29. 99 at Native Union $29. 99 at Amazon There are plenty of wall adapters that pair well with these cables, too, the kind that deliver zippy charging speeds to your connected devices.
One example is Anker’s own four-port 140W charger, which offers three USB-C ports and a USB-A port. 99, it’s currently down to $79. 99 at Amazon for Prime members.
This advance offers important signals about the future of the sector, and the tech world is watching closely.
