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Nov 24, 2021 2:49 PM

6' Anker Powerline III 100W USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable (White)

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AnkerDirect via Amazon has 6' Anker Powerline III 100W USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable (White) for $11.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

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AnkerDirect via Amazon has 6' Anker Powerline III 100W USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable (White) for $11.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

Thanks to Community Member letitrain for finding this deal.

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  • Rated 4.8 stars out of 5 overall based on 5,600+ reviews on Amazon
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  • Amazon return policy: For the 2021 holiday season, returnable items purchased between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2022

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Nov 28, 2021 1:22 AM
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avitron142Nov 28, 2021 1:22 AM
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Sorry if this is a stupid question - but isn't wattage determined by the charger, not the cable? I have a 100W monoprice wall charger but never got a 100W cable for it. Does that mean that regular cables won't charge 100W?
Nov 28, 2021 1:23 AM
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ToneLocFLNov 28, 2021 1:23 AM
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Love Anker cords. I've only had a couple fail from running over them and the warranty was truly hassle free
Nov 28, 2021 1:27 AM
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AJollyNov 28, 2021 1:27 AM
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Quote from avitron142 View quoted comment :
Sorry if this is a stupid question - but isn't wattage determined by the charger, not the cable? I have a 100W monoprice wall charger but never got a 100W cable for it. Does that mean that regular cables won't charge 100W?
Wattage is determined by the slowest level between charger, cable, and device.
Nov 28, 2021 1:33 AM
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capplanet2704Nov 28, 2021 1:33 AM
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Quote from avitron142 View quoted comment :
Sorry if this is a stupid question - but isn't wattage determined by the charger, not the cable? I have a 100W monoprice wall charger but never got a 100W cable for it. Does that mean that regular cables won't charge 100W?
A power supply needs a compatible cable to be able to deliver those speeds. Just because you buy a 100w power supply, doesn't mean it will charge your phone at 100w. Between the power supply, cable, and your phone, it will only charge as fast as the least common denominator.
Nov 28, 2021 1:35 AM
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asukaNov 28, 2021 1:35 AM
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Do wish cable makers would get certified. PD certified 100W cables have the USB SS logo wrapped in a battery icon.

It's not expensive to get certified.
Nov 28, 2021 1:37 AM
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usercar007Nov 28, 2021 1:37 AM
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Quote from avitron142 View quoted comment :
Sorry if this is a stupid question - but isn't wattage determined by the charger, not the cable? I have a 100W monoprice wall charger but never got a 100W cable for it. Does that mean that regular cables won't charge 100W?
Manufacturers can skimp on materials in the cable. So lower rated cable cost less to make compared to higher ones. Adding more materials to handle higher wattage will cost more to make hence the higher price.
Nov 28, 2021 1:42 AM
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avitron142Nov 28, 2021 1:42 AM
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Quote from usercar007 View quoted comment :
Manufacturers can skimp on materials in the cable. So lower rated cable cost less to make compared to higher ones. Adding more materials to handle higher wattage will cost more to make hence the higher price.
Thank you. It looks like there are a disturbing amount of reviews saying this fails after a month. I'm going to skip this one - the price is neat, what a shame.

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Nov 28, 2021 2:01 AM
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terrywang903Nov 28, 2021 2:01 AM
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I wonder what different this two cable?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anke...Id=6455889
Nov 28, 2021 2:12 AM
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i5lee8bitNov 28, 2021 2:12 AM
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Quote from fiveohfour View quoted comment :
Such a bummer these all tend to be 2004 USB speeds. 480Mbps just ain't it for me. Seems like a waste and I hate having to figure out which cords can do what when they're in my bag etc
There's a good reason for that though. PD cables are focusing on charge speed, not data. Wire thickness must increase for either aspect. A 100W PD capable, with USB 3+ speeds, cable would be incredibly hefty and a chore to carry around. Either that, or really short. Or both. We can see similar restrictions go with Thunderbolt 3/4 certified/compatible cables. Notice how short they are (at least before max speeds drop), as well as the fairly usual heftiness to them.

Don't get me wrong, I would love the best of both (or more? lol) worlds. But it actually makes a lot of sense why it's not the case. I don't see a better wire material than copper coming around any time soon, nor any better implementations of the current specs than we have now or soon.
Nov 28, 2021 2:28 AM
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Ps3RulesNov 28, 2021 2:28 AM
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Quote from terrywang903 View quoted comment :
I wonder what different this two cable?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anke...Id=6455889 [bestbuy.com]
The one in OP can charge at 100W. The one you're linking can't.
Nov 28, 2021 2:34 AM
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Ps3RulesNov 28, 2021 2:34 AM
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Quote from fiveohfour View quoted comment :
Such a bummer these all tend to be 2004 USB speeds. 480Mbps just ain't it for me. Seems like a waste and I hate having to figure out which cords can do what when they're in my bag etc
This one (linked below) does both 100w and transfers at USB 3.1 speeds. Less known brand tho, not Anker.

https://www.amazon.com/90-Degree-Fasgear-Delivery-Compatible-Pixelbook/dp/B08FXZLHJ9/ref=sr_1_5?keyw... [amazon.com]
$11.19 as of posting
Last edited by Ps3Rules November 27, 2021 at 06:38 PM.
Nov 28, 2021 2:37 AM
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bassilapNov 28, 2021 2:37 AM
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ignore. originally asked something stupid.
Nov 28, 2021 2:41 AM
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snowcrashNov 28, 2021 2:41 AM
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Sucks that at $12 it is only a charging cable. Should have data capability when it can charge at 100w.
Nov 28, 2021 2:53 AM
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twodapartyNov 28, 2021 2:53 AM
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How do I tell what wattage my cables are that I have? For example I have a 6ft apple branded usb-c to lightening cable. I also have an Apple brand usb-c to usb-c for my MacBook Air which I use the MacBook block that says 30w. It's a 2020 MacBook Air (the one right before the M processor came out). How do I know what the max capable wattage it can charge on so that I don't waste money buying 100w cables, power cables etc.?

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Nov 28, 2021 2:55 AM
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scholzpdxNov 28, 2021 2:55 AM
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Quote from fiveohfour View quoted comment :
Such a bummer these all tend to be 2004 USB speeds. 480Mbps just ain't it for me. Seems like a waste and I hate having to figure out which cords can do what when they're in my bag etc
Even as a photographer that'll dump 20GB at a time, the ~35MByte per second typical from my USB2 card reader is still good enough for me.
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