Ugreen Nexode 100W retractable USB-C cable ZDNET's key takeaways Compact, palm-size design that extends out to 1 meter/3.3 feet
The cable is E-marker chipped to handle up to 100W
The retractor reel is strong and can withstand 28kg/56lb. View now at Amazon
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Cables are a source of never-ending frustration. Despite taking the time to carefully and methodically wrap them after each and every use using the over-under method, they always come out of my laptop bag looking like a deranged bird's nest. This leads to unwanted frustration, wasted time, and far too much tearing of hair.
I've tried keeping the cables in little stuff sacks, but I'm just not tidy enough for that. I've also tried using small keychain cables. They work, sort of, but I always run into situations that require a longer cable. What I need is a longish table that resists tangling.
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Ugreen has the answer with this retractable USB-C cable. Part of the company's Nexode brand, it's the latest product to adopt a retractable cable.
This cable has everything I need.
First, it's good for 100W of power transfer, which isn't the full 140W that things like my MacBook Pro can handle, but it's more than good enough for my on-the-go needs. It has a built-in E-marker chip, so it's detected by any device that can use high-speed charging, allowing the correct, safest power to be negotiated for every device.
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