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Monoprice 138866 USB-C to USB-C 2.0 100W Cable Red
★★★★★
100WUSB-C
Durable nylon-braided USB-C cable with 100W Power Delivery charging and a built-in cable wrap for tangle-free travel.
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Overview
Key Features
Integrated Cable Wrap: Avoid the hassles of tangled cables. Not only does the nylon-braided cable jacket resist tangles, but the integrated cable wrap allows you to keep your cable neatly coiled when not in use.
High Powered Passthrough: Keep your USB-C equipped mobile devices fully charged with up to 5 amps of Battery Charging power and 100 watts of Power Delivery.
Braided Jacket: The nylon-braided jacket not only helps protect the cable from nicks and cuts, but also resists tangling, making it the perfect cable for traveling.
Aluminum Connectors: The superior structural design of the connectors are capped by aluminum connector heads, resulting in a cable that is much more durable.
Support data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps, allowing you to easily keep your data in sync.
Specifications
Brand
Monoprice
Model
138866
Connector Type
USB Type-C to USB Type-C
USB Standard
USB 2.0
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 480 Mbps
Power Delivery
Up to 5A / 100W
Cable Length
3 Feet
Cable Jacket
Nylon-braided
Connector Material
Aluminium
Color
Red
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 100W Power Delivery support charges laptops and high-power devices at full speed through a single cable.
- Nylon-braided jacket resists fraying, kinking, and tangling far better than standard rubber-coated cables.
- Integrated cable wrap keeps the cable tidy in bags and at desks without requiring separate organizers.
- Aluminium connector housings add durability and resist the bending stress that typically breaks cable ends.
- Compact 3-foot length reduces desk clutter and excess cable slack in close-range setups.
👎 Cons
- USB 2.0 data speed (480 Mbps) is significantly slower than USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt alternatives for file transfers.
- 3-foot length may be too short for users who need to charge devices from a wall outlet behind furniture.
- Does not support video output or alternate mode display signals over USB-C.
- Red colour may not match all workspace aesthetics or device colour schemes.
- Cannot deliver USB 3.x or Thunderbolt bandwidth, which limits its usefulness as a universal USB-C cable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum charging power this cable supports?
The Monoprice 138866 supports USB Power Delivery up to 100W (5A/20V), which is sufficient to fast-charge laptops, tablets, and smartphones that support USB-C PD charging.
How fast can this cable transfer data?
It supports USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. This is suitable for syncing files and photos, but it is not designed for high-bandwidth tasks like external display output or large-volume external drive transfers.
How long is this cable?
The cable is 3 feet (approximately 0.9 metres) long, making it ideal for close-range connections like desk charging or connecting to a nearby power bank.
What is the integrated cable wrap feature?
The cable includes a built-in wrap strap that lets you coil and secure the cable neatly when not in use, preventing tangles in bags and drawers without needing a separate cable tie.
Is this cable compatible with Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 devices?
While the USB-C connectors will physically fit Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports, the cable operates at USB 2.0 speeds only (480 Mbps). It will charge Thunderbolt devices at full 100W PD power but will not deliver Thunderbolt or USB 3.x data speeds.
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