Running out of juice when you’re on the move is a solved problem thanks to the many different portable power banks on the market. But you’re still going to need a cable to plug things in, and that can get messy. Cables get tangled at the best of times, but this Baseus retractable USB-C cable has the answer. It shrinks down to hide the cable when not in use, avoiding all those traditional wire problems we’re all so familiar with. And even better, Amazon’s Fourth of July sale has slashed the price of one of these cables to just $7.
The Baseus retractable USB-C cable is an excellent option to stock up on and keep in your bags and luggage because it’s so small that it takes up virtually no space. The best part is that it comes in four fun colors: black, white, blue and purple. This way, you can get a cable to match your phone color or pick your favorites.
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The Baseus Retractable Mini USB-C Cable comes in two lengths: 3.3 feet or 6.6 feet. However, for this lingering Fourth of July offer, only the 3.3-foot version has the most significant savings. This also makes it the perfect cable for use in the car, with a portable power bank, with a computer, plugged into a nearby outlet, or wherever and whatever else that doesn’t need more than three feet in length. And with its super compact size, this is the perfect cable to simply throw and stash away in your purse, backpack, luggage or car. Anywhere you may need a charging cable, this is the perfect one to stash away as a “just in case” option.
With Baseus, this little cable packs quite a punch. It supports 100-watt fast charging, so you can even use it for your USB-C laptop, like a MacBook Pro or even tablets. Though you might use it the most for your smartphone, it’s more versatile than that. According to Baseus, it can fully charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro in just 2 hours, an 11-inch iPad Pro in 2.4 hours, a Nintendo Switch in 2.5 hours, and a Samsung S22 Ultra in 58 minutes.
Since it is retractable, you need only pull it out as much as you need, which helps reduce cable messes on your desk. When you’re not using it, just retract both ends. Since it’s just 15mm thin and weighs only 50 grams, it can even slide into your pocket.
And again, with four colors to pick from, you can get one of each and stash them all over the place. They’re small enough to do so, after all.
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No one likes to be caught off guard with no charging cable. This one is super compact and retractable, simplifying the mess and excess. You can use it with your power adapters and power banks, and it works with all of your USB-C devices from your iPhone to your MacBook Pro. Although Amazon lists this currently at $13 not on sale, the original retail price is actually $17. So at just $7 a pop, there’s really no reason to not pick this up.