These magnetic cables might be the last charging cables you ever buy. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
A month ago, if you could have seen the drawer where my cables were, you would have been frightened by the mess that reigned there. There were hundreds of cables, which only made it harder for me to find what I was looking for at any time.
Finally, I had enough and decided to take care of this situation. But which cables should I keep? I knew I needed USB A, B, and C cables, but I also had to keep a Lightning cable for my iMac’s mouse and keyboard.
The main takeaways from Ankndo magnetic tip cables
- These cables with magnetic tips are sold for almost €36.
- Magnetic tips make it easy to charge anything with USB-C, Micro USB, or Lightning connectors. The braided cable is strong and flexible, and the magnetic heads bend so you never have to worry about pulls on the connections.
- However, they are not always recognized as fast charging cables.
Instead of continuing with this conundrum, I took a completely different path and I’m glad I did. This is the 540° Rotation Magnetic Charging Cable 3-in-1 from Ankndo. It comes with 4 cables of different lengths (1m, 2m and 3m) and several magnetic tips (four USB-A, USB-C and Lightning). Be aware that the magnets on the tips and cables are particularly powerful.
Although the description of the cables states that they are fast charging, they are not recognized as such for all devices. Therefore, if you need fast charging, it’s best to keep cables for that purpose. Despite this problem, these cables are a good replacement for the myriad of cables I had before.
Ankndo Magnetic Tip Cable Specifications
There aren’t many specifications for these cables, but for those who like to know what they’re getting into, here they are:
- This magnetic attachment cable system incorporates 7 contact points and supports an input current of 3A maximum and provides 2.4A output for a voltage of 5V.
- Data sync speed up to 480 Mbps.
- The charging cable allows the magnetic tip to rotate 360 degrees and the charging head to bend 180 degrees.
- Equipped with 3 different types of magnetic tips for Micro USB, Type C and Lightning.
- Cable lengths: 2 x 1 m, 1 x 2 m and 1 x 3 m.
My Experience with Ankndo Magnetic Tip Cables
One of the reasons I like these cables is that I can insert a tip into a device and leave it in place. Then I just plug in the charging cable and attach the magnet to the tip. This way, my devices always have the right tip, and I don’t have to dig through the bag to find a tip compatible with the device socket.
Not only is this convenient, but it also helps prevent dust and other debris from entering the charging ports. The only device I don’t leave a charging tip in is my Pixel 8 Pro…because I charge it wirelessly.
As for the cables, they are braided, so I find them more reliable and more resistant than traditional models. And having a 3m charging cable is a real plus, as I don’t have to worry about leaving a device on the floor next to a socket. Thanks to their weave, they are also less likely to get tangled. I can roll them up easily and then they always keep their shape (unlike traditional cables).
The only downside (as I mentioned before) is that some devices don’t recognize these cables for fast charging. This doesn’t bother me much, as I’m rarely in a situation where I need to charge a device quickly. Otherwise, the cables worked fine and powered every device I plugged into them, so that’s a big win for me.
ZDNET Buying Tips for Ankndo Magnetic Tip Cables
If you’re tired of the drawer (or box) full of cables and the standard cable (and its length) has become a source of frustration, spend the $36 on this Ankndo Magnetic Cable Set and put an end to that tangle . These cables might just be the last charging cables you’ll ever need.
Don’t forget to store the magnetic tips so you don’t lose them.
Source: “ZDNet.com”