USB-C and other cables I have tested, from everyday chargers to fast-charging and data cables.
Anker's USB-C cable naming is famously confusing, spanning many series. Only three support 240W charging: Anker Prime, Anker Zolo, and the standard Anker line. A look at which one offers the best value for fast charging.
The Ugreen USB-C to USB-C 100W Retractable Cable retails around S$15, dropping to about S$9 on sale days; I grabbed mine for S$8.69 on 7/7. Its retractable design replaces both my short and long travel cables in one.
Charging on the Tesla Model 3 Highland's wireless pad runs slow and hot, so I prefer its USB-C ports, which output up to 65W. The Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C 140W cable suits charging phones quickly inside the car.
Verbatim Tough Max cables wrap a pure copper core in DuPont Kevlar Aramid fibre and a double-layered nylon braid for exceptional durability. The 21AWG core enables faster charging and stable data, reinforcing the weak connector joint.
The Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable delivers up to 240W via USB PD 3.1's Extended Power Range. The thicker braided cable comes in black and white, in 1m and 2m lengths.
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter retails for S$45, though a Singtel voucher brought mine down to S$30. It lets you connect Lightning accessories to a USB-C device such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The Ugreen USB-A to USB-C Adapter, S$7.49 on Lazada, converts a USB-C cable into a USB-A one. It supports QC3 charging and 5Gbps transfer, handy for devices that don't accept USB Power Delivery.
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable comes in one 1.2m length, black or white, at S$49, though Amazon.sg had black for S$40. I needed it because my Belkin equivalent wouldn't work on AirPods Max.
The Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable retails for S$45, or S$37 at authorised resellers. With it out of stock everywhere, I spotted it listed on Amazon.sg Fresh, which tracks inventory separately.
The Ugreen HDMI 2.1 Switch takes two inputs and outputs one, retailing standalone for S$29.99 without cables. It supports HDMI 2.1 resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 144Hz, in a solid aluminium-alloy shell.
Tired of not knowing which HDMI version my assorted cables supported, I standardised my home on Ugreen HDMI 2.1 cables. HDMI 2.1 future-proofs everything with 8K at 60Hz, 48Gbps bandwidth, Dolby Vision, and eARC support.
After my company swapped me to an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, my Razer Core X Chroma eGPU no longer worked, since M1 lacks eGPU support. So I got a Ugreen USB-C to 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub.
The Plugable DisplayLink 4K Dual Monitor Adapter comes with or without a 1Gbps Ethernet port. Only the Ethernet version (USBC-6950UE) was on Amazon.sg, retailing for S$139; a 5% voucher brought mine down to S$132.05.
Hunting for a replacement for my dead Choetech USB-C to HDMI cable, I found the Sumlett on Lazada for under S$10. It is nylon-braided with gold-plated connectors, though HDMI 1.4 caps it at 4K 30Hz.
My Keychron K7's battery life was poor, not even lasting a work week, and waking from sleep often broke Bluetooth. I switched to wired use and added a Keychron Coiled Aviator Cable purely for looks.
My second Moshi Integra cable, the USB-C Cable comes in 1m and 2m lengths. Made in Taiwan with anodised aluminium ends, it retails for S$44; I wish they made a 25cm version.
Moshi Integra is the brand's braided cable line. I have the USB-C to Lightning Cable in 25cm, the perfect on-the-go length for linking a power bank to my phone. MFi-certified and made in Taiwan, it retails for S$43.
The Moshi HDMI Cable is my second HDMI Premium Certified cable after Cable Matters, retailing for S$40. Moshi leaves 'Premium Certified' out of the name, though it's verifiable via the HDMI certification app.
I bought the Ugreen USB-C to USB-A Adapter on Lazada's 8/8 sale for S$3.99, below its S$5.39 retail. This USB 3.1 Gen 1 OTG adapter hits 5Gbps and comes with a keychain strap.
The Moshi Symbus Mini 7-in-1 is the only hub in Moshi's Symbus range available outside the US, retailing for S$150. Despite the 'mini' name it's as long as an iPhone 12, though still thin at 125g.
Verbatim, a name I last associated with floppy disks, has moved into mobile accessories. Its Sync & Charge USB-C Cable retails for S$24.90, with a tough nylon-braided exterior, second only to my Nomad cable.
I needed a USB extension to run from my Aeotec smart switch's port, powering a Xiaomi USB fan for Li Xiang's plants. Ugreen offers USB 2.0 and 3.0 versions in lengths up to 5m.