ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $12 at Amazon.
It can pump out as much as 240W of power.
I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon
These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters are on sale for just $12 (with the added coupon) for one on Amazon.
A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB accessories out there. Sure, it's not as flashy as a hardware-encrypted storage device or as geeky as a USB power meter, but it does one thing incredibly well: protecting your USB-C ports from damage.
I've lost track of how many USB-C ports I've seen destroyed because someone yanked a cable out too hard. This has happened to laptops, desktop PCs, game consoles, TVs, you name it. And don't even get me started on the number of laptops I've seen crash to the floor because someone tripped over the charging cable. So, a few years ago, when I stumbled across my first magnetic breakaway USB-C connector, I knew I had to try it out.
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Fast forward a bit, and I had a whole collection of them. These things were a total game-changer. If you've been following my writing, you've probably seen me rave about them before.
But then I found one that is the ultimate breakaway connector. This one has a 180-degree swivel feature, and let me tell you, it's a game changer on top of a game changer.
This little bit of movement helps prevent the connector from breaking away when you don't want it to while still allowing it to disconnect easily when needed. It's the best of both worlds.
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