Fast charge cable, can you use an adapter?

[MrMister111]

Something I didn’t know for fast charging that the cable had to be capable as well.

I had bought an InCharge 6 max cable, basically has adapters on both ends for USB A or USB-C to lightning, MicroUSB and USB-C. Everything covered so I thought.

I had an Apple 18W USB-C for fast charging. However noticed it didn’t seem to be and when looking InCharge actually have another version, the max, which says “has 100W fast charging” whereas the InCharge 6 version states for lightning from a USB-C source is 5V 2A.

So….I’ve ordered a Native Union Belt universal as the InCharge max was too much. This has a USB A input though. So my question is, can I use an adapter like the below to convert it from USB A to USB-C and still get fast charging? Or will the adapter negate this? If so I’ll still use this and use original Apple USB-C to lightning, but just for travelling/sharing charger be easier.

nonda USB Type C to USB 3.0 Adapter, Thunderbolt 3 to USB Adapter Aluminum with Indicator LED for MacBook Pro 2019/2018, MacBook Air 2018, Pixel 3, Dell XPS and More Type-C Devices (Space Gray)

Introducing the world's smallest USB-C to USB-A adapter. Use it to charge up your phone and other standard USB devices or transfer data at USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (up to 5Gbps). Made out of durable aluminum alloy, the mini adapter comes in 3 colors to match the new MacBook 12-inch. It's also compatibl...

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[Numerati]

Something I didn’t know for fast charging that the cable had to be capable as well.

I had bought an InCharge 6 max cable, basically has adapters on both ends for USB A or USB-C to lightning, MicroUSB and USB-C. Everything covered so I thought.

I had an Apple 18W USB-C for fast charging. However noticed it didn’t seem to be and when looking InCharge actually have another version, the max, which says “has 100W fast charging” whereas the InCharge 6 version states for lightning from a USB-C source is 5V 2A.

So….I’ve ordered a Native Union Belt universal as the InCharge max was too much. This has a USB A input though. So my question is, can I use an adapter like the below to convert it from USB A to USB-C and still get fast charging? Or will the adapter negate this? If so I’ll still use this and use original Apple USB-C to lightning, but just for travelling/sharing charger be easier.

nonda USB Type C to USB 3.0 Adapter, Thunderbolt 3 to USB Adapter Aluminum with Indicator LED for MacBook Pro 2019/2018, MacBook Air 2018, Pixel 3, Dell XPS and More Type-C Devices (Space Gray)

Introducing the world's smallest USB-C to USB-A adapter. Use it to charge up your phone and other standard USB devices or transfer data at USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (up to 5Gbps). Made out of durable aluminum alloy, the mini adapter comes in 3 colors to match the new MacBook 12-inch. It's also compatibl...

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The USB-A connection you have in the adapter will not allow higher charge to pass through. You need a usb-c to lightening cable with no connections in between to achieve the fast charging.

 

[MrMister111]

The USB-A connection you have in the adapter will not allow higher charge to pass through. You need a usb-c to lightening cable with no connections in between to achieve the fast charging.

Ah ok, pity was hoping this cable would have been a good fit. It states “high speed charging” when I’ve looked again, what does this mean? What’s the max out of a USB A then on say the Native union 20W smart charger, similar? Is it max 2.4A? Found a similar dual port Belkin one, states the USB A is 12W.

I’ll have to carry the USB-C to lightning as well then if so.

Thanks