A week ago, developer friends in one of the telegram chats complained to me that the USB-C cables in MagSafe chargers are very described. And that Apple should have released a model with the long-awaited “lanyard”, ideas not everyone wants to be chained to charging with a wireless “puck” on an iPhone.
I came with them, and then I thought – maybe the Chinese have already come up with some kind of solution? After all, it cannot be that, with an obvious case and demand, no one from the Celestial Empire took up the production, so to speak, supply.
It quickly became clear that USB-C extenders combination as a type of accessory, and the minimum in the set. In addition to the detection described above, a USB-C extender will be in the general profile in the “household” – for example, to attach a Lightning resistance for an iPhone to it, or to extend the connection of a modern monitor cable to a laptop.
Naturally, I immediately ordered one of these for testing. Yesterday I received it, tested it, I tell it like it is.
Seriously, extension USB-C?
Why not? USB-C cables in our lives are becoming more and more, this is the de facto new industry standard. Soon even iPhones will have USB-C.
If we talk about the original complete wires. Someone failed to find a few “laces”, and the other required at least a meter more for comfortable charging or a scenario for using the device.
Especially in the subject, such a thing will be when the USB-C cable itself is connected to the accessory and is not removable (hello, HomePod and MagSafe!). In general, the extension cable has the right to participate, as well as situations of its undeniable benefit.
Bought and got infected. Impression
I bought a USB-C extension cable from Yandex Market. Delivered three days. There are few of them in the assortment, literally from two sellers. There are more options on AliExpress, but there the prices are not very high and the delivery is more expensive.
The cable is packed in a fresh ziplock bag, no pathos. I was surprised by its thickness, which is two times more than Apple holds. There is a Velcro clip. Metal connectors, required in size. Length – 2 meters.
Gives the promised 100 watts on the bag.
Tested this extension in the following tasks:
▪ MacBook charging: successful; 30, 65, 100 watts depending on Mac
▪ iPhone charging: successful
▪ iPad charging: successful
▪ charging via MagSafe: successful
▪ Android smartphone charging: successful (fast)
▪ HomePod Powered: Successful
▪ data transfer: plus or minus complies with the USB 3.2 standard
▪ Monitor connection: gave 2K/120Hz and 4K/60Hz
Not a single glitch, problem, and so on was noticed in any scenarios, so I have nothing to add in this part.
It is safe?
Answer objective: No one knows. Guarantees will never be given, this is a lace from China, like all other laces. He doesn’t even have a brand.
If you look subjectivelyThere is not and never will be any existing, perpetual performance guarantee on any other USB-C cable, whether it comes with a charger or purchased separately.
And therefore I do not see problems in the Collection of such an extension. The problem will definitely not be more than with, on average, among the known cable. In a positive outlook, I can credit the significant thickness of the cord and how seamlessly, out of the box, it is compatible with overhaul textures – the monitor supported, data transfer, charging, Lightning, MagSafe. Without dancing with a tambourine.
What is the price
One of the reviews on this cable from Yandex Market. It’s like that.
My extension cord for 2 meters cost 830 rubles. Satisfied, no questions asked. I repeat, there are also extension cords on AliExpress, it’s just that they are not happy with the delivery service life.
There is also a 1-meter version for 500 rubles.
The price is about the same as a normal 100-watt USB-C use, but the benefit in the perceived probability of such a thing will be greater. Even if now you have nothing to lengthen – what if earlier earlier?
The thing is useful. I wrote all this so that you know that it even exists. And for MagSafe users (hopefully original ones) or want to put the HomePod away from the outlet, it’s also required.
Source: Iphones RU
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