OtterBox USB-A to USB-C Cable, 2M - Black

This cable has the feel like the OEM apple cable and the quality thats even better.

When I had seen Otterbox made cables, its worth giving them a chance and sure enough the quality is as expected. In comparison to other durable cables, this Otterbox cable is a bit more stiff and still provides a reasonable amount of bend or flex and the cable ends have a nice amount of reinforcement where a cable will typically be flexed the most. Overall this is a cable Id highly recommend may it be for a phone or tablet.

This review is for OtterBox Premium USB-A to USB-C Cable, 3M - Dark ASH The color says dark ash, but its pretty much black. Its 2 meters so approximately 6 feet long and it works well. The cable comes with a little rubber tie that is pretty difficult to maneuver but it works well once it is on. I did struggle with it to take it off and put it back on when I wanted to make the cable longer/shorter, but it works well. I probably prefer velcro ties more though, but its appreciated that it came with it. I charged a samsung galaxy phone with its original charger brick and the cord was able to fast charge the phone. Awesome! It also seems to charge an ipad mini 6 fine but slower due to me using a charger brick that is smaller than what it originally came with. Price wise, its pretty typical that charging cords that have reinforcing along the cord (not just plastic casing) and 2 meters long are more expensive. The price doesnt surprise me at almost $27. But time will tell if this cord holds up to the bending etc.

Nice thick cord Charged my iPad fast

This is a quality USB-C cable. The cable is covered with tightly braided cord to protect the interior wires from breaking (which is a problem I’ve had with rubber coated cables.) This cord also has an attachment to tie the cord together to keep it organized in a nice little loop. It’s a good cable.

This cable is nice and thick and sturdy, and I love that it comes with a Velcro cable tie attached at the end. The worst part about using any cable is the fact that it needs to be wrapped up when you are done using it (at least for me it does). Having the cable tie already affixed to the end makes it super easy to keep it organized! I also love how the connector is big enough for me to grab it firmly so I can easily plug and unplug it. At 6.6, the length is perfect for my needs. Again, having that cable tie at the end makes all the difference in the world. Even if it is a bit too much cord for some places, I can keep the unused portion wrapped up. I have added photos comparing this USB-A to USB-C cable to the USB-C to USB-C cable that came with my Apple iPad Pro. The Apple cable is short, skinny, and difficult for me to grab. The connector on the Otterbox is so comfortable, while the Apple connector actually hurts my fingertips a little. The only downside is that one end of this cable (USB-A) is somewhat older technology and plugs into a power source that will not charge as fast. Since USB-C is newer and most Apple products (ie: iPhone, Apple Watch) do not even include a power source nowadays, this will help to charge our devices with the equipment we have on hand.

Ive used this cable to charge my S21 and found it compatible. My phone charged at its normal rate, so this isnt a fast charging cable. The length is just right for plugging it in beside my bed at night so I can still use it comfortably while lying down. Since it isnt fast charging, I ended up using it to power my indoor security camera. I needed a cable longer than what the manufacturer supplied and this worked well for that purpose. No issues, seems durable and does what it should. Other cheaper cables work just as well, but I do like the Otter Box brand.

I got the 3M version of this cable, since I wanted a longer cable to charge my PlayStation 5 controller while I play. The white color goes well with the console and the controller, and Im pretty happy with the quality. I didnt test charging speed, since the controller doesnt fast charge, but otherwise it has worked well to charge the controller. The outer casing of the cable seems durable, as do the connectors. I really like the little doodad that keeps the cable together when you spool it up also.

TLDR: Great thick cable, came with its own cable tie! Nice fabric type cable which will help with fraying or any cable nicks and scratches. Good length! Works well with my Nintendo pro controller :) So far this cable is super great and worth the buy! It’s a great length, and each end of the cable has good thick connectors so they should last awhile! So far it has worked great charging my Nintendo pro controller on the go! The fact that it is a fabric type cable will help keep the cable safe and hopefully allow the cable to last longer. I love that it came with its own cable tie to help with storage, especially when thrown into bags or backpacks. This seems to be a good cable for travel or whatever you may need it for :)

Ive purchased a few USB-C cords from various companies in the last couple of years, and lets just say some of the off-brand ones are having some issues with bending, as in the rubber near the head of the cable start to tear and rip and the wires show. Once that happens, I toss it. So far, the Otterbox cable is holding up well and showing no signs of wear, which is exactly as I want. I am also not getting the slow charge warnings anymore. The storefronts, especially the e-tailers, are filled with no-brand type cords, and I am starting to notice the quality difference. I just need a few more of these to replace my other subpar purchses.