This Indian brand made the most versatile USB-C cable I've used yet

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I have hundreds of USB-C cables, and in recent years, I gravitated to those with built-in power meters or 240W charging. I also started using retractable cables on my desk, and they're much more convenient when it comes to managing cable clutter. I have designated cables for each task; I use 240W cables at my two charging stations, and have those with power meters attached to various power banks and chargers.

I also have dedicated cables to charge all of my smartwatches, and I end up taking around a half-dozen cables while traveling. That brings me to the point of this post; Indian accessory brand UltraProlink just rolled out a new cable that has USB-C, Lightning, and Apple Watch puck baked in. The cable costs ₹1,699 in India, which is decent enough when you consider the trio of connectors available.

The cable is called iLink Trio, and it has a standard USB-C connector at one end. The other side has the trio of connectors, and they're labeled; the USB-C port handles USB PD up to 60W, making it a decent enough charging cable on the go. The Lightning cable is good to use with older iPhones, and the Apple Watch charger is ideally suited for my needs.

I tested the cable with the 500W UGREEN Nexode charging station, connecting it to my Pixel 10 Pro XL, iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and other USB-C devices. I also used the cable with an older iPhone 14 Pro, and it did a good enough job charging via Lightning. It managed steady charging over the USB PD protocol when used with USB-C devices, and that's what matters.

My favorite feature is the Apple Watch charger; it was able to charge my Apple Watch Series 10 without any issues, and I intend to take this cable while traveling solely because of this inclusion. Note that the charger doesn't work with the Galaxy Watch or other Android smartwatches — it's designed to be used with the Apple Watch.

The cable itself has a braided design, and I didn't see any issues with build quality in the month I used it. It's a pretty decent solution if you need an all-in-one cable to take on the road, and the versatility is a key selling point.

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing mobile coverage. In his current role, he leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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