This 1 meter USB-C to USB-C cable supports 100W of power and retracts into a small spool that fits easily in the palm of your hand. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.
Key takeaways for the Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable
- The Baseus 100W USB-C to USB-C mini retractable cable is sold for €16.
- A compact, well-made and durable cable that fits into a sturdy reel with four different retraction settings.
- The cable only supports data transmission and not video transmission.
- My laptop bag is a veritable rat’s nest where cables get tangled, despite my efforts to arrange them meticulously or almost. But they always end up getting tangled. Not to mention the cables on my desk!
Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable: technical specifications
- Length of 1 m.
- Maximum charging capacity of 100 W.
- Retractable reel with four locking lengths: 33 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm and 1 m.
- Weighs only 50g.
- Four colors: black, white, blue and purple.
I’ve tried many retractable cables in the past, and most of them have disappointed me. The cable or the reel were of poor quality and the whole thing failed quickly. This is not the case with this retractable cable from Baseus. Everything is quality, from the flat cable used to the reel, and it is designed for frequent use.
The cable is fully retracted into the reel. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.
A size that fits well
The first thing that surprised me about this reel was its size. I was expecting something bigger and bulkier, but, surprise, it fits in the palm of a hand or a pocket.
And don’t let the item’s small size fool you. It’s incredibly well-designed and sturdy enough to withstand heavy use. The retractable reel has four different length settings (33 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm and 1 m).
And to retract the cable, simply pull on the ends and the spring quickly and neatly winds the cable into the reel.
The cable fully extended. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.
The flat cable is both strong and flexible
The flat cable is both strong and flexible, and the connectors used by Baseus are of the highest quality. The cable is equipped with an e-Marker chip, meaning it will be able to deliver the full 100W of power to all devices and ensuring it does so safely.
I tested the cable under various loads, and it has no problem delivering 100W continuously, whether fully extended or fully retracted into the reel.
Quality cable and connectors used in the construction of this cable. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.
ZDNET’s purchasing advice for the Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable
At the listed price, this is an excellent USB-C cable. Manufactured to the highest standards with quality materials, it’s a retractable USB-C cable that will last you a long time and keep your desk or laptop bag clutter-free.