ZDNET's key takeaways Counterpart's charger is a 35W gallium nitride (GaN) device with a retractable, four-foot cord and a foldable wall plug for $44.
Its yo-yo-esque design keeps everything you need to charge in one place, and the USB-C cord is compatible with numerous devices.
It may not be for you if you want a multi-port GaN charger. View now at Counterpart
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Recent economic events have made sure that my iPhone 14 Pro (and its lightning adapter) will be hanging around for the foreseeable future, but the universal function of USB-C for all my other devices remains. If you're like me, you know that owning more gadgets and gizmos means your mountain of chargers and cables continues to grow until it resembles something alien-like out of a sci-fi movie.
That's why I jumped a the chance to try the Counterpart Charger.
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This yo-yo-like charger includes a built-in four-foot USB-C cable that retracts back like a tape measure with a simple button press. It offers 35W of gallium nitride (GaN) charging, which is more than enough for most tablets, e-readers, headphones, and smartphones (the standard cord-hoggers in my house). I was also able to get an average charge on my MacBook.
I am no stranger to retractable cables, like these from Baseus, which I rave about for charging on the go, or this 5-in-1 charging station. Even though I still rely on MagSafe charging the most, there are plenty of times when you want to use a device (like a newer iPhone) while it's charging or boost your laptop battery while you work. For that, you'll need a cable.
Also: This retractable USB-C charger is my favorite travel accessory
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