We compared two USB-C to USB-C charging cables: the Anker 240W braided 2-pack (1.8m) and the UGREEN 100W 2m cable.
What we looked at
Stated charging power, length, what is in the pack, build and bend-life claims, data speed, warranty, and price. Note the Anker is a two-pack and the UGREEN is a single cable.
The verdict
If you want two 1.8m double-braided nylon cables rated at a stated 240W, with a stated 10,000-bend lifespan and a 24-month warranty, for £10.99 (about £5.50 a cable), the Anker two-pack is the higher-power pick. If you only need one longer 2m cable at 100W for £5.65, with a built-in E-Marker chip and an aluminium-and-nylon build, the UGREEN is the value option. Wattage only matters if your charger and device support it.
A £10.99 two-pack of 240W braided cables, about £5.50 each.
A £5.65 single 2m cable rated at 100W with an E-Marker chip.
Anker 240W USB C to USB C Cable, Fast Charging Cord (2pack, 1.8m, Black) — Highest Power
Intended for: Marketed as a 240W USB-C to USB-C fast-charging cable pack of two, 1.8m (6 ft) each, in double-braided nylon, USB-IF compliant and covered by a 24-month warranty.
What we liked
- Two cables in the pack, which works out at about £5.50 each
- Stated 240W charging, with a MacBook Pro 16 inch charged to 42% in 30 minutes, per the listing
- Double-braided nylon with a stated 10,000-bend lifespan
- USB-IF compliant, designed to meet safety standards, per the listing
- 24-month warranty and customer service
Worth knowing
- £5.34 more than the single UGREEN cable up front
- 1.8m each, slightly shorter than the UGREEN's 2m
Best for
- Buyers who want two cables
- Anyone with a 140W or 240W-capable charger and laptop
- Home and travel setups
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs just one cable
- Buyers who want the lowest up-front price
UGREEN USB C to USB-C Charger Cable 100W 5A Type C to C Fast Charging, 2M — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a single 2m USB-C to USB-C cable delivering up to 100W (20V/5A), with a built-in E-Marker chip, a nylon jacket and aluminium connectors and 480Mbps data sync.
What we liked
- Cheapest way in: £5.65 for a single cable
- 2m length, longer than the Anker's 1.8m
- Up to 100W (20V/5A) charging, per the listing
- Built-in E-Marker chip for safer fast charging
- High-strength nylon jacket and aluminium case with strain relief, with 30,000+ bend testing cited
Worth knowing
- Single cable only
- Lower stated power than the Anker: 100W against 240W
- Data sync is stated at 480Mbps
Best for
- Anyone who needs one longer cable
- Phones, tablets and laptops that charge at up to 100W
- Budget-conscious buyers
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a pack of two
- Buyers who want 240W-rated cables
