Anker’s $15 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great deal
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– The author is an editor who rejoined The Verge in May 2025 after a stint at Polygon, covering deals and gaming hardware.
– 2-in-1 USB-C cables allow charging two devices from a single power adapter port, useful for multiple devices like a Nintendo Switch 2 and MacBook Air.
– Anker’s braided 2-in-1 cable (up to 140W) is on sale for $14.99, and Native Union’s 6.5-foot Belt Cable is $23.99.
– Both cables support USB 2.0 speeds (480 Mbps), only the first connected device can transfer data, and they automatically allocate power based on device needs.
– Anker’s four-port 140W charger (three USB-C, one USB-A) pairs well with these cables and is discounted to $79.99 for Prime members.
I’ll never stop singing the praises of 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re incredibly practical because, by now, I’ve accumulated a mountain of devices that all charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one gadget to need a recharge at the same time, and that’s where these cables truly shine. I can juice up my Nintendo Switch 2 and work-issued MacBook Air, or my Google Pixel 9 Pro and Kindle, without hogging more than a single port on the power adapter.
A few models offering up to 140W passthrough charging are currently at their lowest prices ever. That includes Anker’s braided option, available from Amazon and Anker in black or white starting at $14.99 ($3 off). If you’re willing to spend a little more for a longer cord, Native Union’s recycled 6.5-foot Belt Cable , which comes with an animal-free leather strap , is down to $23.99 ($6 off) in black or a zebra-like pattern directly from the manufacturer.
Though the two cables differ slightly in length, their functionality is identical. Both support USB 2.0 speeds topping out at 480 Mbps when connected to a data source, and only the first device plugged into the two-headed cable can transfer data. They also automatically distribute power between devices based on your wall adapter’s speed, sending more wattage to the higher-powered gadget you’ve connected.
Plenty of wall adapters pair well with these cables, too , the kind that deliver fast charging to your devices. One example is Anker’s own four-port 140W charger, which features three USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Normally priced at $99.99, it’s currently available for $79.99 at Amazon for Prime members.
(Source: The Verge)
