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Curated pickA 34-gram keyring backup cable with four USB-C, USB-A and Lightning connection paths.
The Rolling Square inCharge XS is a tiny keyring backup cable for USB-C, USB-A and Lightning devices. See who will use it and what 240W really means.
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A full power bank or open airport socket is useless when the only cable is sitting at home. inCharge XS stays attached to a keyring and unfolds into four useful combinations: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to Lightning, USB-A to USB-C and USB-A to Lightning.
The verdict
inCharge XS makes a smart gift because it stays close when a normal cable has been forgotten. Its USB-C connection is impressively capable for something so small, but the very short open length can leave a phone dangling awkwardly from a wall or seat port. Data transfer is also basic USB 2.0 speed. Give it as an always-carried backup, and never imply that every connector combination delivers 240W.
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No. Up to 240W applies only to USB-C-to-USB-C with compatible chargers and devices. USB-A and Lightning have much lower limits, and the receiving device controls the power it accepts.
It starts as USB-C to USB-C, with hinged USB-A and Lightning adapters creating four combinations. It has no Micro-USB connector and cannot power multiple devices simultaneously.
Yes, at a stated maximum of 480 Mbps, or 60 MB/s. That works for routine syncing but is far below current USB 3.x and Thunderbolt speeds.
It is better as an always-carried backup. The tiny span saves space but can be awkward or strain ports when the power source and device cannot rest safely together.
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