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Short charging cables for everyday carry

We compared 12 cables that meet these criteria. Prices start at $8.99.

By Everyday LoadoutData checked 12 cables comparedHow we compare

Criteria50 cm or shorterAdjust in search

At a glance

Side-by-side specs

Key specs for each cable in this list, sorted by weight
CableLengthTypePowerDataVideoFrom
LTT Store LTT TrueSpec Cable USB Type C to C0.1–5 mUSB-C to USB-C240 W40 Gbps—$21.99
Plugable USB-C Cables0.15 mUSB-C to USB-C240 W—No$24.95
Statik KeyCharge Cable0.15 mUSB-C to USB-C / Lightning60 W480 Mbps—$14.99
Chargeasap KeySpark 240W 6-in-1 Keyring Cable0.18 mUSB-C to USB-C / Lightning / Micro-USB240 W480 Mbps—$22
Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches0.25 mUSB-C to USB-C100 W480 Mbps—$8.99
Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable0.25–0.79 mUSB-C to USB-C100 W40 Gbps8K at 30Hz$24.99
Nomad Universal Cable0.3–1.5 mUSB-C to USB-C / Micro-USB240 W480 Mbps—$34
Nomad USB-C Cable0.3–3 mUSB-C to USB-C240 W480 Mbps—$29
Anker 331 USB-C to Lightning Cable0.3–3.05 mUSB-C to Lightning60 W——$15.99
Chargeasap 1.31ft (40cm) Magnetic Cable 100W For USB-C Laptops: Connect Pro0.4 m—100 W480 Mbps—$28
UGREEN Nexode Retractable USB-C Cable 100W0.5–3 mUSB-C to USB-C100 W480 Mbps—$15.99
Volta Max Cable Only0.5–1.5 m—240 W20 Gbps4K$32

LTT Store LTT TrueSpec Cable USB Type C to C

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LTT Store LTT TrueSpec Cable USB Type C to C

Color not published

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The LTT Store LTT TrueSpec Cable USB Type C to C is a 0.1–5 m (0.3–16.4 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 40 Gbps data. Its jacket is silicone.

Worth knowing: LTT Store doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.1–5 m (0.3–16.4 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
240 W
Data
40 Gbps
Jacket
Silicone
Weight
Not published

$21.99at LTT Store store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • 40 Gbps data

Worth knowing

  • LTT Store doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (LTT Store store)

Plugable USB-C Cables

Lightest
Plugable USB-C Cables

Color not published

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The Plugable USB-C Cables is a 0.15 m (0.5 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W. It comes as a 5-pack.

It's the lightest of the 4 cables here that publish a weight, 57 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: no video output (charging and data only).

Length
0.15 m (0.5 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
240 W
Data
Not published
Jacket
Not published
Weight
0.0 lb · 10 g

$24.95at Plugable store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • E-marker chip

Worth knowing

  • No video output (charging and data only)
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Plugable store)

Statik KeyCharge Cable

Statik KeyCharge Cable

Colors: Black

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The Statik KeyCharge Cable is a 0.15 m (0.5 ft) multi-head USB-C to USB-C / Lightning cable rated for 60 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its jacket is braided and its data standard is USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

Worth knowing: Statik doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.15 m (0.5 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C / Lightning
Power
60 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Braided
Weight
Not published

$14.99at Statik store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Multi-head: USB-C, Lightning

Worth knowing

  • Statik doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Statik store)

Chargeasap KeySpark 240W 6-in-1 Keyring Cable

Chargeasap KeySpark 240W 6-in-1 Keyring Cable

Colors: Gunmetal

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The Chargeasap KeySpark 240W 6-in-1 Keyring Cable is a 0.18 m (0.6 ft) multi-head USB-C to USB-C / Lightning / Micro-USB cable rated for 240 W, with 480 Mbps data.

It's the second lightest of the 4 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: uSB 2.0 data speed.

Length
0.18 m (0.6 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C / Lightning / Micro-USB
Power
240 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Not published
Weight
0.1 lb · 32 g

$22was $35at Chargeasap store, Gunmetal

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • Multi-head: USB-C, Lightning, Micro-USB
  • Built-in cable tie

Worth knowing

  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Chargeasap store)

Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches

Lowest price
Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches

Color not published

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The Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches is a 0.25 m (0.8 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 100 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its jacket is braided.

It's the least expensive here at $8.99. Worth knowing: Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.25 m (0.8 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
100 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Braided
Weight
Not published

$8.99at Satechi store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 100 W: charges laptops

Worth knowing

  • Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)

Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable

Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable

Colors: Space Gray

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The Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable is a 0.25–0.79 m (0.8–2.6 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 100 W, with 40 Gbps data and video output. Its data standard is USB4.

Worth knowing: Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.25–0.79 m (0.8–2.6 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
100 W
Data
40 Gbps
Jacket
Not published
Weight
Not published

$24.99at Satechi store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 100 W: charges laptops
  • 40 Gbps data
  • Video output (8K at 30Hz)

Worth knowing

  • Satechi doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Satechi store)

Nomad Universal Cable

Nomad Universal Cable

Colors: Carbide

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The Nomad Universal Cable is a 0.3–1.5 m (1–4.9 ft) multi-head USB-C to USB-C / Micro-USB cable rated for 240 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its jacket is braided with aramid (Kevlar) reinforcement and its data standard is USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

At 0.1 lb it's the heaviest of the 4 cables here that publish a weight and the most expensive here at $34. Worth knowing: uSB 2.0 data speed.

Length
0.3–1.5 m (1–4.9 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C / Micro-USB
Power
240 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Braided
Weight
0.1 lb · 67 g

$34at Nomad store, Carbide

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • Multi-head: USB-C, Micro-USB
  • Aramid (Kevlar) reinforced
  • Built-in cable tie

Worth knowing

  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Heaviest cable in this list
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Nomad store)

Nomad USB-C Cable

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Nomad USB-C Cable colors
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The Nomad USB-C Cable is a 0.3–3 m (1–9.8 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its jacket is braided with aramid (Kevlar) reinforcement and its data standard is USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

It's the third lightest of the 4 cables here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: uSB 2.0 data speed.

Length
0.3–3 m (1–9.8 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
240 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Braided
Weight
0.1 lb · 57 g

$29at Nomad store, Carbide

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • Aramid (Kevlar) reinforced
  • Built-in cable tie

Worth knowing

  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Nomad store)

Anker 331 USB-C to Lightning Cable

Anker 331 USB-C to Lightning Cable

Color not published

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The Anker 331 USB-C to Lightning Cable is a 0.3–3.05 m (1–10 ft) USB-C to Lightning cable rated for 60 W. Its jacket is braided and the brand states it was bend-tested 12,000 times.

Worth knowing: Anker doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.3–3.05 m (1–10 ft)
Type
USB-C to Lightning
Power
60 W
Data
Not published
Jacket
Braided
Weight
Not published

$15.99at Anker store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Apple MFi certified
  • Rated for 12,000 bends

Worth knowing

  • Anker doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Anker store)

Chargeasap 1.31ft (40cm) Magnetic Cable 100W For USB-C Laptops: Connect Pro

Chargeasap 1.31ft (40cm) Magnetic Cable 100W For USB-C Laptops: Connect Pro

Color not published

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The Chargeasap 1.31ft (40cm) Magnetic Cable 100W For USB-C Laptops: Connect Pro is a 0.4 m (1.3 ft) cable rated for 100 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its data standard is USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

Worth knowing: Chargeasap doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Type
Not published
Power
100 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
Not published
Weight
Not published

$28at Chargeasap store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 100 W: charges laptops
  • Magnetic tips

Worth knowing

  • Chargeasap doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Chargeasap store)

UGREEN Nexode Retractable USB-C Cable 100W

UGREEN Nexode Retractable USB-C Cable 100W

Color not published

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The UGREEN Nexode Retractable USB-C Cable 100W is a 0.5–3 m (1.6–9.8 ft) USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 100 W, with 480 Mbps data. Its jacket is tpe (rubber) and its data standard is USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

Worth knowing: UGREEN doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.5–3 m (1.6–9.8 ft)
Type
USB-C to USB-C
Power
100 W
Data
480 Mbps
Jacket
TPE (rubber)
Weight
Not published

$15.99at UGREEN store

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 100 W: charges laptops
  • Retractable

Worth knowing

  • UGREEN doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • USB 2.0 data speed
  • Sold by one retailer we track (UGREEN store)

Volta Max Cable Only

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Volta Max Cable Only colors
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The Volta Max Cable Only is a 0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft) cable rated for 240 W, with 20 Gbps data and video output. Its jacket is tpe (rubber) and its data standard is USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).

Worth knowing: Volta doesn't publish this cable's weight.

Length
0.5–1.5 m (1.6–4.9 ft)
Type
Not published
Power
240 W
Data
20 Gbps
Jacket
TPE (rubber)
Weight
Not published

$32at Volta store, Teal Blue (TPE)

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Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • 240 W: the USB PD maximum
  • 20 Gbps data
  • Video output (4K)
  • Magnetic tips

Worth knowing

  • Volta doesn't publish this cable's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (Volta store)

Questions, answered from the data

What are the lightest short charging cables for everyday carry?

The Plugable USB-C Cables is the lightest at 0.0 lb (10 g), by manufacturer spec (8 of the 12 cables don't publish a weight).

What's the cheapest option?

The Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches, with a lowest in-stock price of $8.99 this week.

Which can charge a laptop?

The LTT Store LTT TrueSpec Cable USB Type C to C (240 W), the Plugable USB-C Cables (240 W), the Chargeasap KeySpark 240W 6-in-1 Keyring Cable (240 W), the Nomad Universal Cable (240 W), the Nomad USB-C Cable (240 W), the Volta Max Cable Only (240 W), the Satechi USB-C to USB-C Cable - 10 Inches (100 W), the Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable (100 W), the Chargeasap 1.31ft (40cm) Magnetic Cable 100W For USB-C Laptops: Connect Pro (100 W) and the UGREEN Nexode Retractable USB-C Cable 100W (100 W) are rated for 100 W or more, enough for most USB-C laptops. The charger has to support that much too.

Which work with a monitor?

The Satechi USB4 C-to-C Cable (8K at 30Hz) and the Volta Max Cable Only (4K) carry video, per the brand. USB 2.0 cables can't drive a display.

How we chose

This list includes every cable in our database that meets all of these criteria: 50 cm or shorter. Cables are sorted by manufacturer weight, lightest first. Nobody pays to be included.

Specs come from manufacturer pages (or, for brands whose own sites we can’t read, a retailer’s page) unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026 and change often.

This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Summaries are written with AI assistance from verified data only. Read our methodology.