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Now that so many devices like notebooks including Chrome, Mac, and Windows, as well as phones, handheld gamer consoles, and more are using UBC-C for power, it makes sense to find a charger that can properly juice them up and even let you take it on the go using some of the best portable chargers and power banks. This is why the Anker 727 Charging Station gets the win on this list due to its substantial 100W Power Delivery, variety of ports, and charging options. When using both USB-C ports simultaneously, we recommend using the upper port for charging laptops.
We didn’t test the temperature of each cable’s housing, but we did test the cheapest cable by running it at 5 amps and 20 volts for an hour. The housing heated up by 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cable itself became relatively warm (see the thermal image below). Not ideal, but it did this without failure. We subjected other cables to two-hour loads without failure, as well.There are many 100W multi-port chargers out there, but if it doesn't have Power Delivery, just turn around and walk away. Just walk away! Without a Power Delivery USB-C port that can offer 87W or more — preferably 20V/5A 100W charging if your devices support it — then it's only useful for charging a bunch of smaller devices. That can be useful but if you need to render out a project while charging your PC as much as possible, you'll want full power. In the end, Apple’s USB-C Charge Cable won us over and is actually our recommended cable for those who want a big name on the box and intend to use it for mostly charging. When we say the box, we mean it, because Apple oddly doesn’t include any branding on the cable itself, which is a mistake because you just might mix it up with a lousy cable. This heavy-duty braided option is a good choice for taking advantage of the most modern charging standards sells such a cable. These cables will always have the Thunderbolt lightning-bolt logo on each USB-C tipped cable end. Micro Type B) can’t pass a lot of power. They mostly manage USB 2.0 data (480 Mbps) plus no more than 15W (5 volts at 3 amps), which is enough to charge smartphones and tablets. These cables may have USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (SS + a USB logo) or similar branding or logos on one tip. Or not!(See figure above.)
The trouble intrudes when we talk about power delivery, a separate part of the USB specification and incorporated into USB-C and Thunderbolt 3. Before USB-C, even though it was possible to carry laptop levels of power over a USB cable designed for that purpose, manufacturers generally avoided this—probably to avoid cable confusion. Anker In the end though, it’s what’s inside a cable that matters the most and the Apple USB-C cable has top-notch wiring materials that can deliver the most power to your laptop, phone, or tablet. Want to charge your laptop at 100 watts all day? That shouldn’t be a problem for the Apple USB-C Charge Cable. iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max / 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 12 mini / SE 2020 / SE (2nd and 3rd Gen)The unfortunate truth is that USB types are still a mess. And even understanding USB-C cables can get messy. USB-C cables from various OEMs and third-party manufacturers may look the same, but they’re vastly different. Not every cable is made equal, and some can be downright dangerous for your device. It’s gotten much better than what the situation was three or four years ago, but there are things you should look out for. Powered by Anker's most advanced GaN technology and features ActiveShield™ 2.0 for intelligent temperature monitoring to ensure a safer charging experience.
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