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My prior experience with "magnetic" cables has always been the kind with removable tips so having one where the actual cable is magnetic was certainly different.
For the sake of being nitpicky, I wouldn't say this thing is "retractable"--that to me implies that it's retracting inside of something while this just coils up. In fact the literal definition of the word is that there is a part that is concealed that can be extended outward (while I would associate "retract" with the act of pulling it back into concealment, but I digress).
But the magnetism does make it coil up quite easily to avoid tangles. So easily, in fact, that instead of using it exclusively in areas where I actually need a cord of this length, I've been charging my phone... while it's sitting half a foot away from the charger. Klutz that I am, never so much as knocked the wound up cord off my (metal) filing cabinet.
The magnets aren't "powerful" enough to let me, say, pick up the cable from one end and keep it coiled up, gravity's still strong enough that it mostly uncoils in that case. But they're enough to put it back in a neat little pile with little effort on my part.
It's also proven thus far to be fast charging capable, something that not all cords can do.
The one thing I don't like about it is the charging lights. They only turn on when my phone is connected to a charger through this cable (I've yet to try charging anything else with it) but they stay on... I've never seen a point where, the phone being at 100 percent and thus no longer charging, the lights simply turn off. Extra annoying when you're charging your phone in your bedroom... and you're trying to sleep....
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Only lasted a few days
I liked the held of the cable. I purchased one to see how good it worked. It only worked a few days before the connection came off (see photo) and I can’t get it back on. I am glad I hadn’t yet purchased more of this low quality item.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
For the sake of being nitpicky, I wouldn't say this thing is "retractable"--that to me implies that it's retracting inside of something while this just coils up. In fact the literal definition of the word is that there is a part that is concealed that can be extended outward (while I would associate "retract" with the act of pulling it back into concealment, but I digress).
But the magnetism does make it coil up quite easily to avoid tangles. So easily, in fact, that instead of using it exclusively in areas where I actually need a cord of this length, I've been charging my phone... while it's sitting half a foot away from the charger. Klutz that I am, never so much as knocked the wound up cord off my (metal) filing cabinet.
The magnets aren't "powerful" enough to let me, say, pick up the cable from one end and keep it coiled up, gravity's still strong enough that it mostly uncoils in that case. But they're enough to put it back in a neat little pile with little effort on my part.
It's also proven thus far to be fast charging capable, something that not all cords can do.
The one thing I don't like about it is the charging lights. They only turn on when my phone is connected to a charger through this cable (I've yet to try charging anything else with it) but they stay on... I've never seen a point where, the phone being at 100 percent and thus no longer charging, the lights simply turn off. Extra annoying when you're charging your phone in your bedroom... and you're trying to sleep....
Size: 4.9ft (1.5m)Style: Type C-Type CColor: BlackVine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
Plenty long, easy to wind up, fast charge... don't like the charging lights.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
My prior experience with "magnetic" cables has always been the kind with removable tips so having one where the actual cable is magnetic was certainly different.Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
For the sake of being nitpicky, I wouldn't say this thing is "retractable"--that to me implies that it's retracting inside of something while this just coils up. In fact the literal definition of the word is that there is a part that is concealed that can be extended outward (while I would associate "retract" with the act of pulling it back into concealment, but I digress).
But the magnetism does make it coil up quite easily to avoid tangles. So easily, in fact, that instead of using it exclusively in areas where I actually need a cord of this length, I've been charging my phone... while it's sitting half a foot away from the charger. Klutz that I am, never so much as knocked the wound up cord off my (metal) filing cabinet.
The magnets aren't "powerful" enough to let me, say, pick up the cable from one end and keep it coiled up, gravity's still strong enough that it mostly uncoils in that case. But they're enough to put it back in a neat little pile with little effort on my part.
It's also proven thus far to be fast charging capable, something that not all cords can do.
The one thing I don't like about it is the charging lights. They only turn on when my phone is connected to a charger through this cable (I've yet to try charging anything else with it) but they stay on... I've never seen a point where, the phone being at 100 percent and thus no longer charging, the lights simply turn off. Extra annoying when you're charging your phone in your bedroom... and you're trying to sleep....
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
Size: 4.9ft (1.5m)Style: Type C-Type CColor: BlackVine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
Size: 4.9ft (1.5m)Style: USB A-Type CColor: BlackVine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
This is a pretty great cable. The feel is good, I like the slightly bigger ends which are easy to grab and the lighted ring around the whole end makes it easy to find in the dark no matter the orientation. Also, I appreciate that there is light on the other end that is plugged into the wall or charging port which makes it easy to identify when you have a lot of cables plugged into something. The included bag is nice if you want to keep it separate from other things while transporting it with other stuff but otherwise not really needed. I am on the fence whether the magnetizing feature makes it easier or harder to transport because it feels like it takes up more space when coiled.
My one real complaint is the LED lighting. First off, the video is very misleading because it makes it look like the light flashes so fast it is practically strobing which is not true, it is more of a gentle cycle between colors which is much better in my opinion. Unfortunately, the lighting is literally just for show and even though it has access to all the colors in the rainbow, the lighting doesn't do anything related to the charging status like red for low or green for done or flashing faster for sending more energy or anything. It literally just slowly cycles through all the colors like a cheap night light. It's not like they advertised it as anything other than a "touch of magic" but it feels misleading when you walk up to your device and it is red or purple and that doesn't mean it is full or empty or anything. Or you plug it in when low and it changes to green. Also, the 2 ends rotate colors at different times so that sometimes feels strange when you can see them both. The ring around the device end also had a weak/dim spot on mine, couldn't really get a picture of it but the lighting was not a uniform brightness all the way around which is a little disappointing.
My one real complaint is the LED lighting. First off, the video is very misleading because it makes it look like the light flashes so fast it is practically strobing which is not true, it is more of a gentle cycle between colors which is much better in my opinion. Unfortunately, the lighting is literally just for show and even though it has access to all the colors in the rainbow, the lighting doesn't do anything related to the charging status like red for low or green for done or flashing faster for sending more energy or anything. It literally just slowly cycles through all the colors like a cheap night light. It's not like they advertised it as anything other than a "touch of magic" but it feels misleading when you walk up to your device and it is red or purple and that doesn't mean it is full or empty or anything. Or you plug it in when low and it changes to green. Also, the 2 ends rotate colors at different times so that sometimes feels strange when you can see them both. The ring around the device end also had a weak/dim spot on mine, couldn't really get a picture of it but the lighting was not a uniform brightness all the way around which is a little disappointing.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
Size: 4.9ft (1.5m)Style: Type C-Type CColor: BlackVerified Purchase
I liked the held of the cable. I purchased one to see how good it worked. It only worked a few days before the connection came off (see photo) and I can’t get it back on. I am glad I hadn’t yet purchased more of this low quality item.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
Size: 4.9ft (1.5m)Style: USB A-Type CColor: BlackVine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
