Most of us nowadays have multiple devices to charge. Be it smartphones, laptops, tablets, or smartwatches — all of them need to be charged almost every day. So, wouldn’t it be great if there was one cable to charge them all? Enter multi-charging cables. Multi-charger cables are extremely convenient, especially when traveling or even on your desk where you don’t want messy cables.
You can also use them in your car to charge multiple devices or if your friends and family have phones with different connectors. While there are lots of multi-charging cables out there, we’ve compiled a list of the best ones we found online. Depending on your usage, you can decide which one would suit you the best.
Before we get to the cables, though, here are some other accessories you might be interested in:
- Take a look at the best multi-port USB chargers for travel to charge multiple devices at once.
- If you’re planning to use a power bank with a multi-charge cable, check out what kind of power bank you should buy for your usage.
With that out of the way, let’s get to the cables now.
1. MICFLIP 3-in-1 Charging Cord
The MICFLIP cable is useful for those who have an iPhone or AirPods and an Android smartphone. The MFi-certified lightning jack can charge your iPhone efficiently while you can use the USB-C or micro-USB ends to charge an Android phone or headphones. The USB-A port on one end means you cannot use this cable for PD charging, which is a bummer.
The braided cable is 1m in length which should be sufficient for charging devices on your car or desk. While the cable is surely helpful and comes with a 12-month warranty, the inclusion of micro-USB is slightly unnecessary since the port is now quite old and is being phased out. Also, you can only use either micro-USB, USB-C, or lighting at once compared to some other cables on this list that let you use all ports simultaneously.
2. YOUSAMS PD 60W Nylon Multi-Charging Cable
If you’re looking for a multi-charging cable that supports fast charging, you can consider this one from YOUSAMS. Thanks to the fact that you get USB-C on both ends, the cable supports PD charging at up to 60W. So, you can charge devices like a MacBook using this cable which is a good thing when traveling.
You can buy this cable in 2 different lengths — 4ft and 6ft. As per the reviews, the only gripe about this cable is that the USB-C to USB-A connector is quite tight so when you plug them together, it’s difficult to separate them unless you apply a lot of force. Along with charging, you can also use the cable for data transfer at up to 480Mbps.
3. MINLU 4-in-1 Retractable USB Cable
The MINLY 4-in-1 cable can charge multiple devices at once unlike the first 2 cables on this list. One end of the retractable cable is USB-A which isn’t ideal but is suitable for car chargers or older charging bricks. The other end of the cable has 4 ports — 1 USB-C, 1 micro-USB, and 2 lightning ports.
One of the biggest advantages of this cable is that you can use all 4 ports simultaneously and charge 4 different devices at the same time. Another USP of this cable is the retractable design which means the cables don’t tangle or cause a mess on your desk or in the car. The 2 lightning cables are useful if you have an iPhone and AirPods. Further, it comes with a 12-month warranty.
4. TOP-UP Phone and Watch Charger
If you felt that 2 lighting ports on the previous cable are redundant, you can check out this charger with multiple ends from Top-Up. While we wish one end of the cable had a USB-C connector for faster-charging speeds, what you’re getting is only USB-A. The other end, though, has a USB-C port, a micro-USB port, a lightning port, and an Apple Watch charging puck.
When you’re traveling, all you would need is this cable to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad at the same time. Note that the charging puck can only charge the Apple Watch and not other smartwatches. The cable is 3.3ft long which should be sufficient for most environments. However, we wish the cable was braided to prevent tangling and improve longevity.
5. CHAFON Magnetic Keychain Multi-Charging Cable
This cable is unique in the sense that it’s tiny so it’s not really ideal for use with a wall adapter that is far away. You can use it with a power bank, laptop, or even in your car when traveling. Since both ends are USB-C, the cable supports charging speeds of up to 60W, which is impressive for a cable of this size.
One end of the USB-C can be converted into USB-A if you only have a charger with a USB-A output. The other end of the USB-C port can be converted to lightning to charge an iPhone or Apple accessory. The two ends of the cable can be attached to each other with the help of magnets with your keys in between. This way, you can use the cable as a keychain too. It’s a nifty little accessory that you can carry with you all the time in your pockets.
6. Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable
The Anker Powerline II is recommended for those users who either have an iPhone along with an accessory that charges with a micro-USB port or an Android phone that charges via USB-C. Since Anker is a premium brand, the lighting port included with the cable is MFI certified.
We wish the brand used USB-C on one end of the Anker multi-charger cable instead of USB-A since it would have provided PD charging speeds which you could also utilize to charge high-power devices like a MacBook or other laptops. It’s also not braided, which considering the price, is a slight letdown. This 3-in-1 charging cable is reliable though and Anker’s lifetime warranty ensures you have a working cable at all times.
FAQs on Multi Charger Cables
Yes, multi-charging cables are safe to use. They have voltage regulators that ensure all your devices get just the required amount of power. If you have an iPhone, we suggest getting an MFi-certified multi-charge cable to ensure the best safety.
Some multi-charge cables support USB-PD fast charging if they have USB-C on both ends. Such cables can go up to 60W or higher and can even charge your laptops. Cables with USB-A on one end can only support fast charging at up to 18W.
Charge All Your Devices At Once
With a multi-charging cable, you can juice up all your electronic gadgets at once instead of having to use multiple cables and adapters to charge each device individually. This can be extremely helpful while traveling or if you don’t have multiple chargers. It also makes things less messy on your desk or in your car.
Last updated on 15 December, 2022
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