USB-C cables, chargers, and accessories spanning the modern connector ecosystem.
The HyperDrive 4K HDMI 3-in-1 USB-C Hub retails for US$49.99, a cheaper alternative to Apple's S$98 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. Its USB-C PD port sits on the opposite side from HDMI and USB-A, making cable management less tidy.
The Innergie 60C USB-C laptop adapter, after a Kickstarter raising US$312,227, is now on sale on Amazon. As a backer I received mine months earlier, but Innergie kindly sent the retail-packaged version too.
Nomad offers two USB-C to USB-C cables, differing in length, Power Delivery profile, and transfer speed. The shorter 1m cable supports 100W via USB PD profile 5, while the 1.5m supports 60W. This review covers the 1m/100W cable.
The Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable is the USB-C version of the Apple Watch charging cable, launched on 19th October 2018. Unlike the USB-A variant's three lengths, the USB-C only comes in 0.3m.
The Belkin Universal Cable has a base Micro-USB connector plus two snap-on adapters, Micro-USB to Lightning and to USB-C, each with a cable clip for tidy storage. The 1.2m cable comes only in black.
The Zendure 63W USB-C PD Charger was the second project I backed on Indiegogo. I pledged US$35 in December 2017, expecting an April 2018 delivery, but, as crowdfunding goes, it was delayed and only reached me that September.
The HyperDrive 7.5W Wireless Charger USB-C Hub came from a Kickstarter in January 2018 that raised US$657,117. I missed the early-bird US$79 price, so my friend Kevin helped me get it; it finally shipped to me in July 2018.
The Huawei 10,000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank, also known as the AP09S, retails for S$98 in Singapore. You can buy it from Huawei concept stores or the Huawei Online Store on Lazada.
I backed the Innergie 60C USB-C Power Adapter on Kickstarter in October 2017. Initially codenamed the Innergie 55cc, its true name was revealed late in the campaign, which raised US$312,227 from 2,566 backers, far past its US$20,000 goal.
The Cable Matters USB-C to SATA III 2.5-inch Cable retails for US$11.99 on Amazon. This 25cm cable connects 2.5-inch SATA hard drives to your computer over USB-C, supporting USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds to 5Gbps.
The Evri 80W USB-C Charging Station retails for US$74.99 plus shipping to Singapore. Evri is the USB-C product range from OneAdaptr, the company behind the Kickstarter-funded Flip plugs. There are currently three products in the Evri lineup.
The Xiaomi ZMI QB810 10,000mAh Power Bank is the smaller sibling of the QB820 20,000mAh. I bought it for about S$19 during the 12/12 sale. It weighs 177g and accepts input via either micro-USB or USB-C.
The Satechi USB-C Multimeter retails for US$29.99 on Satechi's site but only US$22.95 on Amazon, both shipping to Singapore. I bought mine from the cheaper Amazon listing, shipping it via freight forwarder HopShopGo.
Having bought the 1.5m Nomad Universal Cable from South Korea, I wanted the shorter 0.3m version too. The 1.5m is great from a wall outlet but too bulky coiled, so the 0.3m suits charging from a power bank.
I bought the Anker Micro USB to USB-C Adapter from Amazon for US$6.99, a two-pack working out to US$3 each. It ships directly to Singapore. I needed them to keep using my spare Micro-USB cables with USB-C power banks.
I'd wanted the Nomad Universal Cable, the only rugged 3-in-1 supporting Lightning, USB-C, and Micro-USB. Its core USB-A to Micro-USB cable adds MFi Lightning and USB-C tips, wrapped in braided 500D ballistic nylon.
The AmazonBasics USB Type-C to Micro-B 2.0 Cable comes in two colours and three lengths: 15cm, 0.9m, and 1.8m. Like the USB-C to USB-C version, black and white are priced differently; the 15cm black starts around US$6.49 on Amazon.
I bought this brandless USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter from Lazada for S$12.96 with free slow shipping. It's an OEM product from 1buycart in Shenzhen, which has solid ratings averaging 4.4 stars, a cheaper alternative to Amazon's options.
The AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Cable comes in two colours and four lengths: 15cm, 0.9m, 1.8m, and 2.7m. Black and white are priced differently; on Amazon the 15cm black starts around US$6.49, rising with length.
The last buy from Yodobashi Sapporo, the Elecom USB-C Memory Card Reader reads seven card types, including CF, SD, microSD, and MMC. It retails for around JP¥2,670; after a 5% VISA discount, I paid about S$29.
I bought two Elecom USB-C to USB-C Power Delivery cables from Yodobashi Sapporo, only to realise they're from different series despite looking identical. Per Benson Leung, the USB3-CC5P supports 100W (5A), while the USB3-CCP supports 60W (3A).
I bought the Leplus USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Adapter from Yodobashi Sapporo. Leplus, a brand by MSSolutions Japan, is relatively unknown, so it's cheap; I paid about S$11 after a tax-free discount.