Handy USB

By Ed Hardy • 10:45 am, August 29, 2023

You’ll always know how much current is flowing to your devices with the just-launched Plugable USB Type-C Extension Cable with Power Meter. A small display shows how many watts are being transferred by the affordable cable.

Plugable also introduced on Tuesday a tiny 30W USB-C GaN charger plus a 32W wall charger that includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power ports.

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Add the USB Type-C Extension Cable with Power Meter to a regular cable and it gets 3.3 feet (1m) longer, but that’s just the start.

The standout feature is, of course, the integrated power meter to be sure current is flowing between devices. It can handle up to 240W.

Despite the extra feature, the cable won’t interfere with data. It is up to data transfers of 10Gbps, and 4K video at 60Hz.

The USBC-METER3-1MF is available now for $19.95. And a $4 off coupon further lowers the cost.

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Plugable’s new USB-C wall charger is about the size of a walnut but can put out 32W. That’s more than enough for any current iPhone, plenty for an iPad and a reasonable charging rate for even a MacBook.

The USB-C GaN Charger comes in white or black, and the plug is equipped with flip-up prongs, making it well suited for travel.

The PS-30C1W or PS-30C1B is $19.95.

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Add a 30W USB-C port and a 12W USB-A port to any wall socket without blocking the AC socket with Plugable’s other new charger.

It’s small enough for travel and to not block any sockets on the wall outlet.

The PS1-CA1 is available now for $19.95. And a $4 off coupon drops the cost more.

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