ChubbyCable Tri-Flex 3-in-1 cable consolidated a traveler's charging kit, ZDNET says

A ZDNET reviewer said the ChubbyCable Tri-Flex 3-in-1 cable replaced every other cable in their travel bag after a month of traveling in Europe.

ZDNET described the cable as 4.1 feet long and siliconized, calling it soft, tangle-free and thicker than a regular cable. According to the manufacturer, the cable is designed to withstand more than 10,000 bends. All USB-C connectors are covered with aluminum shields but remain streamlined enough to fit into ports on phones with chunky cases.

The cable splits into two USB-C ends and an Apple Watch charging puck. One USB-C end supports 100W charging and 480 Mbps data transfer; the other handles 12.5W fast charging. The included Apple Watch puck outputs 2.5W and is also compatible with AirPods cases that support wireless charging, though ZDNET noted it is not as fast as Apple’s Magnetic Fast Charger, which can support up to 5W. The cable is E‑Marker chipped and, the reviewer said after heavy testing, it did not get hot.

ZDNET noted you need a 100W‑plus adapter to get the full charging capability, though the cable will work on low‑power USB‑C outlets. The review mentioned an integrated vegan leather cable tidy and listed prices as $38.99 at Amazon in ZDNET's key takeaways and $40 in ZDNET's buying advice. ZDNET called it not a budget option but a solid solution for travelers and said it comes in orange, green, blue, black, and all‑black finishes.

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Tech, Chubbycable Tri-flex, Usb-c, Apple Watch, Airpods, E-marker Chip