UGREEN 100 W USB-C to USB-C Braided Cable, 1 m (70427)

Overview

The UGREEN 70427 is a 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable for charging a laptop, tablet or phone from a USB-C charger, with a braided jacket for everyday handling. An E-marker chip in the cable tells the charger and device that it is rated for 5 A, so compatible USB Power Delivery (PD) equipment can charge at up to 100 W. Data runs at USB 2.0 speed, enough for syncing and file copies.

Is it right for you?

• Suits USB-C PD laptops such as compatible MacBook, Chromebook and Windows models, within each laptop’s accepted power profile.
• Also charges USB-C tablets, phones, handheld consoles, power banks and earbuds cases; each device draws only what it negotiates.
• If you need to drive a USB-C monitor or move large files quickly, this cable does not carry video and is limited to USB 2.0 data, so a full-featured USB-C cable would suit better.
• It is not a Lightning, USB-A, display or Thunderbolt cable.

Key features

• Up to 100 W charging (20 V, 5 A) with an integrated E-marker that identifies the 5 A rating to compatible equipment.
• USB 2.0 data at up to 480 Mbps for files, syncing and routine connections.
• Braided nylon exterior with aluminium connector shells for abrasion resistance and easy handling.
• 1 m length: enough reach on a desk, easy to store.
• Black.

What else you need

A USB-C charger that offers the PD profile your device needs (up to 100 W for this cable) and a device with a USB-C port. No charger is included.

Before you buy

• 100 W is the cable’s maximum; the actual power is negotiated between charger, cable and device.
• A multi-port charger may lower its output when other devices are connected.
• USB 2.0 data is slower than USB 3.x, and real transfer speeds may be below 480 Mbps.
• It cannot carry USB-C display video, whatever the computer supports.
• Stop using it if a connector becomes loose, discoloured, damaged or unusually hot.