Flexible long soft USB-C to USB-C charging cable - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Axk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 04:37:42 pm
content: Does it exist?The cables that I have are 1.5 and 3m and charging with power delivery works fine (at least up to 60W), but the cables are really stiff.I've another 1m long one which is thinner and a bit softer, but still quite stiff compared to my other USB-A to USB-C cable.I realize that you need thicker wire for longer cables, but can't they use stranded wire like with soft AC power cables?

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 04:49:30 pm
content: Maybe the USB-C cables sold by Pine64 might work for you:https://pine64.com/product/usb-type-c-to-usb-type-c-silicone-power-charging-cable-1-meter-length/Comes in 1.0 and 1.5m lengths.QuoteAt about 3:50 in this video the guy comments on the Pine64 cable (as well as the iron itself):The Pinecil soldering iron is surprisingly good -- Adrian's Digital Basementhttps://youtu.be/k-wo_al9QJU?t=3m50s

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 04:55:41 pm
content: Yes, look for silicone cables. They are available from multiple places. That Pine64 one works fine. There are a lot of others on AliExpress.The only downside is that they all seem to be red. I have no idea why.

author: jmw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 05:05:34 pm
content: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093GGNRZM

author: Axk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 05:24:38 pm
content: Thanks, everyone!Found one on Aliexpress, they call it "liquid silicone" for some reason )https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003890832899.html

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 11:30:36 pm
content: It's £10 !!(update .. I just saw that Anker cable at £22 ... :-|)

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 11:52:54 pm
content: Quote from: artag on September 10, 2022, 11:30:36 pmMy memory of them all being read is based on the fact that non-red cables are way overpriced or have some weird design.The red ones I've got are thesehttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832671818502.htmland others from the same store. I have not used them in high power applications though, just normal data transfer.The Pine64 one is also pretty cheap and that one I used with their soldering iron and it worked fine.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2022, 12:09:32 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on September 10, 2022, 04:55:41 pmRed ones go faster.

author: petl
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 12, 2022, 03:44:27 pm
content: How about buying a cheap one and just test it with a USB-C to USB-Ccontinuity tester?

author: eti
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2022, 03:05:02 am
content: Quote from: artag on September 10, 2022, 11:30:36 pmAt least it would last longer than a crappy Apple lightning cable, the likes of which ALL disintegrate, as mine always have. Garbage sheath.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2022, 06:23:42 am
content: Quote from: eti on September 16, 2022, 03:05:02 amFWIW, more recent ones have held up much better. The first few years of Apple’s PVC-free cables really don’t hold up well, but the ones from the past few years are doing well. Still can’t hold a candle to Anker, though!!

author: Axk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2022, 06:19:16 pm
content: If anyone's interested, the aliexpress cable that I ordered fromhttps://aliexpress.com/item/1005003890832899.htmljust arrived and it IS flexible and soft and works for 60W PD charging with my laptop (the charger consumes around 60W, so the actual charging power should be somewhat less).The resistance of the +/- wires both ways on the 2 meter cable is around 180mR, which I suppose is good.Have no way to test if it's any good if works at all for data transfer.

author: blacksheeplogic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2022, 08:52:47 pm
content: Quote from: petl on September 12, 2022, 03:44:27 pmFor 5A the cable will need a 5A eMark, the 3A charger also requires a eMark but I don't think from memory that all 3A do (older chargers).

author: petl
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 25, 2024, 08:52:03 pm
content: Quote from: blacksheeplogic on October 03, 2022, 08:52:47 pmThere is a version available which can read eMarker and tell you this infohttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electr/1360724082Any ideas on what is in there and how it really performs?

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 12:19:32 am
content: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MYQT3FE/A/240w-usb-c-charge-cable-2-mhttps://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HRHR2ZM/A/nimble-powerknit-flex-1m-2m-3m-usb-c-to-usb-c-cableshttps://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HRGX2ZM/A/mophie-240w-usb-c-to-usb-c-charge-cable-3m-black

author: shabaz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 01:09:14 am
content: I've tried a few, current favorites are:(1) UGREEN B0BGGNLWX9 which is 60W-capable, and(2) Anker 643 which is 100W capable.I've tried the Apple cable (was "forced" to purchase it at an airport, due to forgetting laptop charger) but it's not as soft as the first two.Comparing the UGREEN and Anker cables, The Anker 643 is noticeably more flexible. It's as floppy as any very flexible test lead. But it is pricey too : ( Max length seems to be 6 feet (I simply use a long figure-8 mains lead too, so together, I can easily have 30 feet locus!). It is also more flexible than those flexible Surface charger cables, for want of another comparison.Another advantage of Anker 643 is that it is available in colors. I chose a different color just to be able to quickly distinguish the 100W-capable cable from others.Note: there is also Anker 543 which is frequently discounted on Amazon to less than half the price of the 643 cable, so it looks tempting, but it's not anywhere near as flexible as the 643. The 543 is quite stiff.

author: Bryn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 07:20:14 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on September 11, 2022, 12:09:32 amWhy is that though?That's the same question I ask to myself about cables with gold plating for their connectors... that could be for speed also but I dunno

author: bson
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 06:51:39 pm
content: My wife swears by ChubbyCables, enough for me to order one:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D22VHKBB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1Dunno about their 240W power rating, but I'm fine with half that since I use Apple chargers (even for non-Apple products like the Dell XPS laptop I'm typing this on).Usually cables like this are USB HS, not SS, just something to be aware of.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2024, 11:56:04 pm
content: Quote from: Bryn on September 28, 2024, 07:20:14 amBecause we believe it to be so.

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 29, 2024, 02:58:17 am
content: IKEA sells braided cables, is that too stiff?