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In my house, charging cords disappear like magic.
Lucky for us, Black Friday is just two days away, and tons of savings are on the way. However, my favorite deal so far can solve my charging conundrum, and it's already available. Right now, Anker is selling two USB-C charging cables and two USB-C wall adapters for only $11. That's an $8 savings and an insane value.
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Plus, USB-C compatibility brings a lot of versatility, allowing you to charge numerous devices with these cords -- from tablets, iPhones, Kindles, earbuds, and more. If you want to grab this deal at its lowest price, you'll have to settle for black cords and plugs, but for a few dollars more, you can choose between white, green, or purple options as well.
These cords provide a high-speed 20W max output for your device. They're also dual-port, allowing you to use both USB-C and USB-A ports simultaneously and power two devices at once without compromising speed.
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Anker says you won't have to worry about overheating or other issues, as their proprietary system includes overvoltage protection, temperature control, and other safety features designed to keep your devices, such as the latest iPhone 17 series, safe. Each cord is 5 feet long, with a USB-C adapter on each end. Each wall adapter offers two ports and 20W of power.
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My coworker Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says these are his "go-to" cheap chargers, and that quality cables are essential.
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