Author: Jennifer Allen / Source: reviewgeek.com
Whether you’re charging your Android phone, Bluetooth speaker, or other device, you likely put a lot of miles on your micro USB cables. Here’s a slew of cables designed to withstand all your abuse.
It’s easy to break the cheap cable that comes with your phone, so we’ve tracked down the best and most durable micro USB charging cables out there.
All the cables listed here feature braided or metal sheathing which means they can handle the stress of repeated bending and man handling better than cheaper PVC-sheathed cables. Durable yet flexible, the following cables might just outlive the micro USB port you plug them into.
Anker PowerLine+ Micro USB ($10)
The Anker range of charging cables is a personal favorite of mine because, well, they just work. They look pretty stylish too and come in a variety of different colors. The Anker PowerLine+ range is the most effective of the bunch with the Micro-USB variety promising a lifespan of over 10,000+ bends—you’ll hear us talk a lot about #-of-bends in this roundup, it’s a common way manufacturers quantify stress test results.
Made from a double-braided nylon exterior with a toughened aramid fiber core—aramid fibers are a high performance polymer used in aerospace and military applications–its connectors are laser-welded to ensure a complete and sturdy bond. It’s the kind of cable you can tie knots into, slam in car doors, or walk all over, and it’ll still work. The cables even include a clever pouch (the gray wool
In case of any issues, there’s an 18 month warranty, but I’ve honestly yet to run into any issues with the cables. They’re perfect for day to day use and, frankly, not a whole lot more money than budget cables—less, even, when you factor in their lifespan.
Nomad Ultra Rugged 1.5M USB A to Micro USB ($35)
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