USB C Cable recommendations for 16 Pro Max

[537635]

Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) White MYQT3AM/A / MU2G3AM/A - Best Buy

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This one is quite thick. Good if you have something permanently attached.


Personally I prefer soft cables, because it is easier to use the phone while charging.

 

[bc 08]

This one is quite thick. Good if you have something permanently attached.


Personally I prefer soft cables, because it is easier to use the phone while charging.

I use one of these 240W woven Apple cables daily, it’s thick like you said and seems very durable and still flexible.

 

[NativeTxn]

I almost always just go with Anker. They have options ranging from up to 240W and in most things in between. Never had any issues with them over the many years I've used them. Can order them from Amazon for quicker shipping, as needed.

 

[vine-boating]

Can people who recommend Anker post links to the best cables as there are soo many cables out there..

 

[Johnny Steps]

I use the official Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable.

 

[vine-boating]

I use the official Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable.

That's not USB C is it?

 

[537635]

That's not USB C is it?

It is.

 

[vine-boating]

It is.

It costs £75 for 1m...
What makes it soo expensive? £75 for a cable is insane!

 

[537635]

It costs £75 for 1m...
What makes it soo expensive? £75 for a cable is insane!

It's a TB4 cable, that's why.


Look, it's a cable. Order 2 or 3 of them by recommendations from this thread and test them. You only need it for charing, so forget about Thunderbolt, USB 2.0 is fine.

Any USB-C cable will do.

 

[Johnny Steps]

It costs £75 for 1m...
What makes it soo expensive? £75 for a cable is insane!

That particular cable can be used as a 100w charging cable, display cable, and data transfer cable. It’s extremely well-built (watch some YouTube videos on the breakdown). It’s expensive, but it’s truly a one for all type cable.

 

[vine-boating]

That particular cable can be used as a 100w charging cable, display cable, and data transfer cable. It’s extremely well-built (watch some YouTube videos on the breakdown). It’s expensive, but it’s truly a one for all type cable.

So you can use it to charge your iPhone?

 

[Johnny Steps]

So you can use it to charge your iPhone?

Yes, as well as transfer files quickly between my external nvme storage, and use it to display on a monitor if necessary. Plus I can use this cable with my iPad and MacBook and to charge my steam deck.

 

[vine-boating]

Yes, as well as transfer files quickly between my external nvme storage, and use it to display on a monitor if necessary. Plus I can use this cable with my iPad and MacBook and to charge my steam deck.

Oh so you can charge your iPad with it...
I guess the cable is for those with a lot of high end apple devices...

 

[Mikey86uk]

Anker 333 USB C to USB C Charger Cable (10ft 100W, 2-Pack), USB 2.0 Type C Charging Cable Fast Charge for MacBook Pro 2020, iPad Pro 2020, iPad Air 4, Samsung Galaxy S21, Pixel, Switch, LG, and More

Model Number: A8757 Anker 333 USB-C to USB-C Cable ( 6ft Nylon) The 100W Max Power Delivery Cable Serious Power With a max output of 100W, this USB-C charger cable can charge anything from phones to laptops. Pair with a 100W USB-C Power Delivery charger to power up a MacBook Pro 16ʺ in just 2 hou...

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I went with the above for my 16 Pro Max!

Bonus is that you get 2 cables so I keep one in my laptop sleeve to charge my MacBook Air when on the move!

 

[537635]

So you can use it to charge your iPhone?

You're trolling at this point, aren't you?


IT'S A CABLE. It's the year 2024. ALL USB-C cables charge ALL USB-C devices. True, it also depends on the cable and charger how fast, but judging by your questions you're totally clueless about technology and this doesn't matter the slightest.

Please, with a cherry on top, get a cable that has the nicest color and the nicest feel/look and that's it.

 

[vine-boating]

You're trolling at this point, aren't you?


IT'S A CABLE. It's the year 2024. ALL USB-C cables charge ALL USB-C devices. True, it also depends on the cable and charger how fast, but judging by your questions you're totally clueless about technology and this doesn't matter the slightest.

Please, with a cherry on top, get a cable that has the nicest color and the nicest feel/look and that's it.

I am not trolling
I am just not the best with tech. Isn't this what this forum is for....to help people?

You didn't have to reply if my question offended you or made you feel a type of way. There is actually no need to be rude as well/

 

[danb1979]

Hi all,

Can anybody recommend a USB C cable for the 16 Pro Max that is high quality and rugged as I will be taking it with me/throwing it in my bag. A lot of cheap cables you buy off Amazon star to fray/rip after a couple of months.

Anything from Anker or UGreen IMO

 

[537635]

I am not trolling
I am just not the best with tech. Isn't this what this forum is for....to help people?

You didn't have to reply if my question offended you or made you feel a type of way. There is actually no need to be rude as well/

This is why USB-C was invented, so people who are not good with tech, don't have problems with incompatible cables. And yet you ask if you can use an ultra expensive TB4 cable for charging an iPhone. Yes you can. In a pinch. If you don't have a case with a narrow opening, because TB4 cables have thicker connectors.

Again, pick a cable. ANY cable. All that matters is color and how it looks/feels.


In my first post I suggested Anker Flow cables, which come in variety of colors and lengths, have superb haptics and are quite durable. All of that for a decent price.
I got them for all family members and zero problems so far from different kind of users.

 

[Vct4]

This is why USB-C was invented, so people who are not good with tech, don't have problems with incompatible cables. And yet you ask if you can use an ultra expensive TB4 cable for charging an iPhone. Yes you can. In a pinch. If you don't have a case with a narrow opening, because TB4 cables have thicker connectors.

Again, pick a cable. ANY cable. All that matters is color and how it looks/feels.


In my first post I suggested Anker Flow cables, which come in variety of colors and lengths, have superb haptics and are quite durable. All of that for a decent price.
I got them for all family members and zero problems so far from different kind of users.

Yeah well be careful with baseus cables, because some, infact, won’t even charge an iPhone supposedly…

 

[PeteyNice]

This is why USB-C was invented, so people who are not good with tech, don't have problems with incompatible cables. And yet you ask if you can use an ultra expensive TB4 cable for charging an iPhone. Yes you can. In a pinch. If you don't have a case with a narrow opening, because TB4 cables have thicker connectors.

Again, pick a cable. ANY cable. All that matters is color and how it looks/feels.


In my first post I suggested Anker Flow cables, which come in variety of colors and lengths, have superb haptics and are quite durable. All of that for a decent price.
I got them for all family members and zero problems so far from different kind of users.

Is Anker Flow worth the premium price? Amazon has a 100W, 6ft Anker Flow for $13.29. That seems expensive for a USB 2.0 cable when they have these Anker 100W 6ft cables at $9.49 for two.

Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel And More(USB 2.0,Black)

Model Number: A8757

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[537635]

Is Anker Flow worth the premium price? Amazon has a 100W, 6ft Anker Flow for $13.29. That seems expensive for a USB 2.0 cable when they have these Anker 100W 6ft cables at $9.49 for two.

Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel And More(USB 2.0,Black)

Model Number: A8757

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It is worth it. Wire is graphene and not copper so the whole thing feels like rope and not a cable.

Basically unlike mostly every other cable out there. It's difficult to explain, you have to see it in person. In time I replaced all cables with these.

 

[vine-boating]

It is worth it. Wire is graphene and not copper so the whole thing feels like rope and not a cable.

Basically unlike mostly every other cable out there. It's difficult to explain, you have to see it in person. In time I replaced all cables with these.

Anker flow is too long imo
I hate long cables.
It starts at 3ft which is long

 

[Elektrofone]

What about the Nomad kevlar usb-c cable? Anyone try that one out?

Yep. I’ve tried them. They’re very rugged and durable.

 

[PeteyNice]

It is worth it. Wire is graphene and not copper so the whole thing feels like rope and not a cable.

Basically unlike mostly every other cable out there. It's difficult to explain, you have to see it in person. In time I replaced all cables with these.

You convinced me. That I could get the Flow in yellow pushed it over the edge. I ordered that and the ones I linked to.

 

[daddyd302]

This is what I use. Not bad for $19 for 2 at 1.5 ft. I use it for charging something but it's more for data transfer.

SUMPK 1.5FT USB 4 Cable 2 Packs 40Gbps USB 4 Cable with 240W Fast Charging and 8K Video Display Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, MacBook, iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro Max

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