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Anker · Cables

Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W, Upcycled-Braided)

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Why we’d pick it

A braided 240W charging cable that suits any USB-C iPhone, iPad or MacBook charger up to 140W. Like Apple's charge cable it is slow for data and carries no video.

Spec sheet

ConnectorsUSB-C
Max power240W
Max data speed480Mb/s
Max power240W
Data480 Mbps
Lengths3 ft / 6 ft
CertificationUSB-IF certified (Anker)
ExtrasSilicone cable organiser
ModelA82E2

Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.

Which devices it works with

Rule: USB-C to USB-C cable — For devices with a USB-C port. Lightning devices need a USB-C to Lightning cable instead. Charging cable: 480 Mbps data, no screen mirroring (Anker).

iPhone 17 work · 34 models
iPad 22 work · 23 models
Mac 45 work · 45 models
Apple Watch 0 work · 20 models
AirPods 8 work · 12 models
Apple TV 0 work · 4 models
HomePod & home 0 work · 5 models

Sources checked 15 October 2026

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Data
Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s; TB3/TB4/USB4 up to 80Gb/s; USB 3 up to 10Gb/s
Video
DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20)
Power
Up to 240W
  • iPhone17/34: Works, 17 of 34 models
  • iPad22/23: Works, 22 of 23 models
  • Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
  • Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
  • AirPods8/12: Works, 8 of 12 models
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