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Finding the best Magnetic USB Cable

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Techmoan

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Magnetic Micro USB and Lightning Cables seem to be a thing, so in this video I try to find the best one. CLICK 'SHOW MORE'
After trying over £70 worth of cables - my pick is the WSKEN Mini 2. It is available in either Lightning or Micro USB versions and can be purchased from one of the links below.
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@frozengeese9291
@frozengeese9291 5 жыл бұрын
You know that this video is old when he doesn't talk about Usb type-C
@breelyra5377
@breelyra5377 5 жыл бұрын
once you get to type-c territory you're better off getting a good wireless charger and a compatible phone
@bland9876
@bland9876 5 жыл бұрын
Wireless chargers use up more power to charge your phone and your device as to use the power from the battery during charging witch is not good for the longevity of the battery
@alinepiroutek8932
@alinepiroutek8932 5 жыл бұрын
@@breelyra5377 Switch doesn't have wireless charging
@chrisbam9635
@chrisbam9635 4 жыл бұрын
No, it was in 2019
@Knaeckebrotsaege
@Knaeckebrotsaege 4 жыл бұрын
@@p.legacy fuck off with your spam
@Jensettiman
@Jensettiman 5 жыл бұрын
I think the biggest selling point for magnetic charging cables is you can leave the small plug in your device, reducing the number of times you connect and remove the charger from the port, reducing wear in your device.
@CherryKirktown
@CherryKirktown 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for introducing me to this type of product. I think that it will help with a problem that I have. With more than 60% hearing loss, I use headphones. A lot of headphones. After replacing them a few times per year, I happened upon Bluetooth headphones without the breakable cables. However, the BT sets are not without problems. Since I need to charge them daily there is noticeable wear on the micro USB connector. I believe that the magnetic coupling can help solve my problem. Testing will tell. Thanks again, Cherry Update: I received my three WSKEN Mini 2 kits. I inserted a plugs into two headphones and one into the phone. The three kits allow me to have a cable for my charging station at my desk, one for my car and one for work. I do love the way that the cable magically (magnetically) snaps onto the device. The only problem so far was that one of plugs was very loose in one of the headphones with a worn USB socket. I made a fix with a couple of tiny dots of hot melt glue to help keep the plug anchored in place. The glue is only on the surface surrounding the USB socket and is hidden by the flange on the plug. Thank you again for introducing this product to me.
@AlejandroFerrariMc
@AlejandroFerrariMc 8 жыл бұрын
"This isn't the cable you're looking for" Me: "This is isn't the cable I'm looking for"
@jackiepeng3026
@jackiepeng3026 5 жыл бұрын
do you want to make your own, we are genuine wire maker from China, can make quality wire based on your design draws and requirement, full your demands,reject fake ones.
@rennji460
@rennji460 5 жыл бұрын
@@jackiepeng3026 Is there sum ting wong with you?
@QuesQuestion
@QuesQuestion 5 жыл бұрын
Jackie Peng Are you dumb why would somebody let a stranger in KZbin make a charger for them
@Leftyizhere
@Leftyizhere 5 жыл бұрын
@@jackiepeng3026 u have gained a subscriber congrats i subbbbbbbbbbbbbbed kewl e
@EviiDeVille
@EviiDeVille 5 жыл бұрын
j4ck rasist
@DoRC
@DoRC 8 жыл бұрын
I really love this idea. the reason I'll be buying it is to eliminate damaging the jack in my phone/tablet. I tend to use my devices with them plugged in and am always bending the cable end and have broken the jack in my tablet. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention!
@lifesatoy
@lifesatoy 4 жыл бұрын
I use this device myself but not because it's easier or more convenient, it's NOT. I bought mine for 3 reasons based on phone PROTECTION which weren't even considered in this video. 1.it is permanently in the charging socket keeping dirt out 2.you aren't wearing out the connection in your phone every time you charge it 3.if you catch the wire it just pops off instead of damaging the connection or pulling your phone onto the floor. please take a look at these again as I think you just reviewed them as a novelty and missed the point. I love the channel as you give things a pretty balanced review with a light hearted tone and plain English not teccy babble. keep up the good work 👍
@cmonkey63
@cmonkey63 7 жыл бұрын
I ended up buying two of these, both with Lightning and Micro USB connectors. Magic! Such a great idea, and I wouldn't have known about this unless I was (somewhat obsessively) watching your videos. Thanks so much.
@Ace0nPoint
@Ace0nPoint 4 жыл бұрын
I love it when you're researching a purchase, and one of your favorite youtube channels that you know you can trust has already done the research for you.
@GamersBar
@GamersBar 8 жыл бұрын
This is actually the best product ive seen on the internet any time recently that i want.
@randomaccessvideo4907
@randomaccessvideo4907 8 жыл бұрын
With this and the clever cable with oled it would be a pimped out charging setup
@coooooooooool1000
@coooooooooool1000 8 жыл бұрын
+RandomAccessVideo hold on an OLED cable?!
@rich1051414
@rich1051414 8 жыл бұрын
Like, a cable with a tiny OLED screen on it? Christ that is pimped out xD
@TheJoePiper
@TheJoePiper 7 жыл бұрын
RandomAccessVideo what's the name of this cable? I searched 'clever charging cable + oled' nothing came up.
@parltco427
@parltco427 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, as I bought it from amazon before, and tested its magnetic, it showed that magnetic strong, but can not pull out use too hard. As this mini2 cable I tested it many times and easy to use, and I found a good price on other links: www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDP16F9. Any body if find it can be helpful for you, you can buy it test. I want to buy more adapters in the future.
@GadgetAddict
@GadgetAddict 8 жыл бұрын
I had the first version of this cable. It only worked for a day and then somehow died. I hope they've improved it in this new version.
@davidg4512
@davidg4512 8 жыл бұрын
4:17 to solve the protrusion, buy a case that matches and is flush with the bottom.
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@BillRiccio
@BillRiccio 8 жыл бұрын
how can i solve the protrusion i get in me trousers every time a watch a techymoan video?
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
Solution, watch techmoan instead of techymoan. You won't get any protrusion but your wallet might get more limp
@grrr1351
@grrr1351 8 жыл бұрын
+Insect on Acid moan.....
@Hi-sq8pg
@Hi-sq8pg 7 жыл бұрын
David Grishko Apple said that remove your case while charging
@BigKelvPark
@BigKelvPark 8 жыл бұрын
After seeing this weeks ago, I immediately ordered 3 of the WSKEN Mini 2 (micro usb). They arrived yesterday and one is now fitted to my young daughter's tablet. She's constantly on it (as all kids today seem to be interfaced to a digital device) and not too careful plugging in the charging lead. These are great for protecting the device sockets thus an expensive repair. Recommended. Be aware it takes around 3 and a half weeks to get from China to the UK with the links supplied. Thank you Mr Techmoan!
@GlitchyBastard
@GlitchyBastard 8 жыл бұрын
I thought I opened Ashen's channel accidentally...
@chaellopez2708
@chaellopez2708 5 жыл бұрын
Runze Liu lol same here
@JaredConnell
@JaredConnell 4 жыл бұрын
No brown couch tho
@waqarchughtai440
@waqarchughtai440 4 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@RomanTrollanski
@RomanTrollanski 3 жыл бұрын
I've own this type of cable since about 4 years now, definitely best cables I've ever had, I honestly bought about 15 cables, about half I gave them away to my parents, rest of them are all over my house, car, work, backpack, bicycle... Lately I've had the adaptors to fail, after constantly use, eventually worn out, I just got so surprised when I find out that the cables are so damn expensive now! Almost $20 for 1 cable... I've bought mine if I remember correctly 5 cables with 10 adaptors for about $60. For some reason they are selling them with two adaptors 1 USB and the other one iPhone... That's just stupid. Anyway, I've seen cables for about $4 now, I am definitely going to try that out. Maybe by now the cheaper one got better.
@sellersgarner
@sellersgarner 6 жыл бұрын
Two years old, but I'm just now catching up on my Techmoan, I'd use these for around the desk, likely not leave it on the phone when going about with it. I wouldn't had I not seen one work as well as the WSKEN. I know Techmoan doesn't read old comments nor would I expect him to, but ...thanks all the same. Good man, good channel. Good puppets even, I think they're a bit underrated.
@roboyle
@roboyle 8 жыл бұрын
Missed out on a good Star Wars reference at 3:54!
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
That was a Star Wars reference.
@BigGuyReview
@BigGuyReview 8 жыл бұрын
Ya gotta wake up pretty early to beat the Techmoan man!!!!! New super hero. Faster than a 33 LP....Smarter than Curta calculator , and brighter than a captain TOAD figurine lamp. LOL
@jamesblair2713
@jamesblair2713 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a giant fan, Han shot first and everything, but I didn't catch it. What is it?
@greenmumm
@greenmumm 8 жыл бұрын
"These are not the droids your looking for" - Star Wars "This isn't the cable you are looking for" - Techmoan
@taseenkhan5204
@taseenkhan5204 7 жыл бұрын
Are you daft?
@aidantuckwell9191
@aidantuckwell9191 3 жыл бұрын
The reason I use these is simply to save the charging port on my phones. My sockets tend to last about 1.5 years before they become troublesome, but by using these connectors the sockets never degrade, plus they are sealed and dont get dirty. I find the best ones are actually just adapters that go on the end of your existing charging cable, so they are quite cheap, and its easy to replace the cable if its damaged (just get another cable from the nearest supermarket/service station if you need one immediately, rather than waiting for shipping).\ Problems Ive had are that the magnets can break apart, and if you do any metalwork and arent careful you may get a bunch of metal filings stuck in/on them
@pimas11
@pimas11 Жыл бұрын
What do you look up on Google to find the ones that specifically go on top of existing chargers?
@nickraymundo3904
@nickraymundo3904 7 жыл бұрын
I swear when I had my headphones on. You sound similar to James may
@presto569
@presto569 4 жыл бұрын
Or Gordon Ramsay
@berkkarsi
@berkkarsi 3 жыл бұрын
Oh cock
@MartyM.
@MartyM. 4 жыл бұрын
I got the WSKEN Mini (USB-C), it arrived today as I got it from eBay. It's pretty good and fits only one way as the magnetic fields keep it oriented only one way. I thought I'd have problems with the connector fitting though my hard case but it fits great. Nice! :)
@Cutandpaste1403
@Cutandpaste1403 7 жыл бұрын
HI. Thanks for this. The Wsken Mini 2 is brilliant - the only one that works. Here's a tip, though: When not in use, store the cable with its magnetic end "stuck" to the metal of the USB connector end so it doesn't pick up stray bits of ferrous dust or other metallic pieces that might short out the cable. (Remember trying to remove iron filings from a magnet at school?)
@kay486
@kay486 8 жыл бұрын
you missed one of the important parts which is whteher the magnets can hold the phone if you hang it in mid air (or if it falls of your table, whether it disconects and hits the ground or not)
@SnickersTS
@SnickersTS 8 жыл бұрын
it will
@kay486
@kay486 8 жыл бұрын
it will hold or disconnect? are all of them the same strenght?
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley 8 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it disconnects. That's half the point of the magnetic connectors. Rather a bounce than tearing out the USB connector from the phone.
@Jerbod2
@Jerbod2 8 жыл бұрын
Well I do hope you buy a phone above 20 bucks if you want to have a phone that doesn't rip its own USB connector out once it hangs from the charging lead. I love having a connector that can save my phone from falling from the nightstand because I pull on the cable by accident. Rather than it ripping the phone from the stand without the cable on it and it dropping to it's death I rather have my phone hanging just above the ground, if I were at all lucky. A phone with a magnetic connector that's faced away from the way the cable pulls will still get thrown off of the nightstand. Heavier phones will still disconnect unless you have some kind of super-locking connector.
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley 8 жыл бұрын
Falling isn't such a big deal. Tripping on the cable can really tear at the connector though. Reducing damage to the devices' connector is the whole reason Apple invented Magsafe.
@michaelholopainen2822
@michaelholopainen2822 5 жыл бұрын
WSken is good it would be amazing if it the connector was symmectrical so that it would not matter which way you connect it. Pro Tip : these cables are AMAZING for headset power. No more breaking headset OR computer when standing up forgetting headset power cable was connected.
@parvanirose
@parvanirose 5 жыл бұрын
Ooh, yeah I never thought about that for headphones!
@AnnaVannieuwenhuyse
@AnnaVannieuwenhuyse 4 жыл бұрын
The magnets click in one way only and they're strong enough to pull in the right way :)
@Vitaliuz
@Vitaliuz 4 жыл бұрын
Much obliged! Short, filler-free, and informative.
@Arestephes
@Arestephes 8 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you for putting region-specific links, very thoughtful. :)
@Human_Resource
@Human_Resource 5 жыл бұрын
The only issue I personally found by using these magnetic chargers is 1 they seem to be get weak over time and 2 if you trying to use a phone and charge at the same time they tend to become detached quite easily
@joshhayl7459
@joshhayl7459 4 жыл бұрын
🔵 Did you experience this with the 'WSKEN' particularly?....... Or are you talking about magnetic cable couplers in general?
@10p6
@10p6 8 жыл бұрын
I'll be interested to see your wireless charging reviews, especially for iPhone. I'm sure apple will introduce wireless charging as the 'new' thing on the iPhone 7, lol.
@zaydengestures1797
@zaydengestures1797 5 жыл бұрын
>2 years later >you were basically fucking right, but wireless charging is seen differently
@CleridwenFR
@CleridwenFR 5 жыл бұрын
I have been using magnetic cables from Volta, and they are the best I could try! They recently released a 2.0, which fix most problems the other ones had. The magnets join up perfectly, the tips aren't too thick, are reversible, and you can buy separate USB C, Micro USB and Lightning (by the way, Lightning is using a USB standard, no need to separate it from the rest in the video intro) and use the same cable for all the devices you have. The cables are really strong and have an LED. I know it looks like I am promoting these cables, but these are definitely the best cables I could try!
@xXGeorgLPXx
@xXGeorgLPXx 5 жыл бұрын
Better than the ones he suggested?
@VegarHenriksen
@VegarHenriksen 6 жыл бұрын
I have several Wsken cables. Highly recommended. Very good quality, fantastic magnets and rapid charges my Pixel. 10/10!
@dhrubhudia6690
@dhrubhudia6690 5 жыл бұрын
His table made my screen really unsatisfyingly dirty...
@dylanw6427
@dylanw6427 4 жыл бұрын
Seriously tho
@dhrubhudia6690
@dhrubhudia6690 4 жыл бұрын
Dylan W ikr
@easezgin
@easezgin 8 жыл бұрын
Damn he sounds like JAMES MAY.
@exodous02
@exodous02 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought this was to save your ports and come undone when the cable was tripped on. I never thought of this being convenient or easier.
@kgtp
@kgtp 5 жыл бұрын
i think these cables would have huge potential if a successful company like Anker were to design these and sell micro, usb-c, and lighting as a 3-in-1 to quickly be able to switch out if you have different devices.
@Roothmans
@Roothmans 8 жыл бұрын
Hi Technoman! i have one question: won't the magnet that remains in the phone mess up with the internal compass or accelerometer?
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest a simple check I can do in the house that would test this out...I'm not sure how I'd know.
@Roothmans
@Roothmans 8 жыл бұрын
For the compass i guess you could just check if it points the North correcly with or without the plug.. or if the app just goes into calibration screen. the accelerometers instead should be checked with some 360° images or maybe some other app\game.. Thanks for your videos tho =) Big fan!
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
OK, I've just checked the compass - when plugging or unplugging the adaptor from the port the compass doesn't change by a single degree (the magnet has no effect at all). I then tried the Ricoh Theta app to review some of my 360º images in VR mode...and they work perfectly. So from those tests I've got to say that the magnet(s) have no negative impact on an iPhone 6+.
@Roothmans
@Roothmans 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@m1k869
@m1k869 8 жыл бұрын
Please keep in mind, that the compass only takes one measurement and from then on uses the accelerometer. If you want to try the influence of the plug you would have to wait until it calibrates again. Which it doesn't indicate...
@KylesTechChannel01
@KylesTechChannel01 8 жыл бұрын
The coins is the UK are magnetic?
@railotaku
@railotaku 8 жыл бұрын
The "Copper" ones are, as their weight in copper is more then their value
@AussieTVMusic
@AussieTVMusic 8 жыл бұрын
you guys still have copper coins. We got rid of 1 an 2 cent coins years ago. Nobody misses them filling up their ashtrays anymore.
@AussieTVMusic
@AussieTVMusic 8 жыл бұрын
***** Yeah I'm in Australia. They were phased out because they cost more to make than their face value at the time. Ironically several yrs later as copper prices rose they became more valuable.
@Graham_Langley
@Graham_Langley 8 жыл бұрын
Adding to what others have said, the 1p and 2p 'copper' coins have been copper-plated steel since 1992 (technically they were actually bronze) and the 5p & 10p 'silver' coins changed from cupro-nickel to nickel-plated steel in 2011. All types remain in circulation.
@sellersgarner
@sellersgarner 6 жыл бұрын
Australia does do a fair amount of sensible things in every imaginable vein, far before (or if ever) anyone else.
@scatterlogical
@scatterlogical 8 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic - i've busted 3 usb cables to date by forgetting the phone was plugged in and picking it up too abruptly. hopefully this will save me buying any more cords :)
@kutter_ttl6786
@kutter_ttl6786 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the WSKEN one based on your video. I've had it for about a year and it's been very reliable, at least solely based on using it for charging. Haven't used it to transfer data.
@luisdotto7944
@luisdotto7944 3 жыл бұрын
do you recommend to charge ipad (usb-c) and iphone(lighting)?
@NFreund
@NFreund 8 жыл бұрын
What's the Music in the Outtro? Sounds amazing...
@vasili1207
@vasili1207 8 жыл бұрын
Track is stfu
@coooooooooool1000
@coooooooooool1000 8 жыл бұрын
+Ass Burgers i havent seen that kind of comment in a long time... seems like it died down
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome 8 жыл бұрын
I've seen a bunch of them lately, I was surprised people were still doing it !
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome 8 жыл бұрын
Muchas grassy ass.
@Richie5903
@Richie5903 8 жыл бұрын
+Techmoan did you ever get one of those cpl stickers for the ddpai m6 plus ?? if so did you find it did the job or not ?
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
I did and it works - I need to take the car out at night to see if it affects the night time quality though - then I should make a short follow-up video.
@Richie5903
@Richie5903 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks for the reply , will be waiting to see the follow up video. Great recommendation too , I bought one because of your video and I could not be happier with it. So thanks :)
@1hourmeaningless
@1hourmeaningless 7 жыл бұрын
You can get an other magnetic USB cable at www.gearbest.com/chargers-cables/pp_452835.html?vip=565130 Only $4 (include international shipping fee)
@Certifiable
@Certifiable 8 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, where has this been all my life? Gadget lovers have to contend with fumbling for micro USB SO OFTEN! SOLD!
@Certifiable
@Certifiable 8 жыл бұрын
If only they made Micro USB B too! My XBOX 360 controller has a Vision Backplate, makes it 50+ hours per full charge, magnetic lead would be icing on the cake!
@itxofficial8281
@itxofficial8281 8 жыл бұрын
I'm using a WSKEN magnetic cable for my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact since 2 years now. Couldn't be happier with that thing, the magnet is strong yet it doesn't feel like it would break the magnetic connector on my phone (like cheaper ones actually do). Although the brand is not very well known, I can HIGHLY recommend buying their products!!
@Crazy_Borg
@Crazy_Borg 8 жыл бұрын
I highly agree, I bought a WSKEN for my Xperia after one of my friend showed me one for his phone. Well spend money.
@BigDaddyLante
@BigDaddyLante 8 жыл бұрын
link?
@kalleguld
@kalleguld 8 жыл бұрын
Strange they didn't make the magnetic lightning cable reversible, seeing as it's a feature of the normal lightning connector.
@Jerbod2
@Jerbod2 8 жыл бұрын
I am guessing it has to do with the magnets they used, certain shapes make for different poles and thus will result in the plug not being able to connect.
@gustav901
@gustav901 8 жыл бұрын
There are 2 pins on one side and 3 pins on the other side. So if you reverse it they don't match.
@silverspiderpig5
@silverspiderpig5 8 жыл бұрын
Check out a cable called znaps. It's still in Kickstarter but they iron out all issues like that.
@blinx88pl
@blinx88pl 8 жыл бұрын
There are reversible magnetic connectors. This one just isn't.
@likeZOMGlmfao
@likeZOMGlmfao 8 жыл бұрын
I backed the ZNAPS project. I'm hoping to see mine soon. They had production issues which delayed the final product but from their update emails, they seem to really be working hard to ship out a solid product.
@TheGsGClan
@TheGsGClan 8 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know that something like this existed
@crashbandicoot4everr
@crashbandicoot4everr 8 жыл бұрын
Apple invented it. It's called the MagSafe connector and it's used on all their MacBooks..
@neoasura
@neoasura 8 жыл бұрын
Actually...deep fryers invented it decades ago, before Apple, a magnetic detachable safety power adapter.
@nicktzan
@nicktzan 8 жыл бұрын
this is actually super helpful for me.my phone case has a rubber cover for the usb port and the port is so recessed that I can't plug the cable in without scratching the phone in the progress. now I'll plug it in normally and won't see the plug anyway because of the cover my case has. WIN/WIN
@CrispyCore
@CrispyCore 8 жыл бұрын
I have owned only two different smartphones and the first thing to fail on both of them was the micro USB. This might solve the problem in any future phones I have! Thanks for the video, I had no idea these existed!
@DoodleDoo
@DoodleDoo 8 жыл бұрын
they should make this standard on all phones by default. the magnet should be inside the phone and the cable provided should also work accordingly.
@20EsOfficial
@20EsOfficial 8 жыл бұрын
Why? It's only really good for laptops as it comes out too easily when you're using your phone on charge. I could see it being on the iPad Pro... Someone make a smart connector charger
@DoodleDoo
@DoodleDoo 8 жыл бұрын
in that case, they should make it in a way so they don't come out so easily.weeowey
@RingoYote
@RingoYote 8 жыл бұрын
they are on laptops because the idea is, if you have the cord stringed across a walkway, and someone trips on it, it doesn't take the whole laptop with it
@Mythical397
@Mythical397 4 жыл бұрын
by*
@Neavved
@Neavved 5 жыл бұрын
I just realized this video is made by techmoan
@WatchdogGoon
@WatchdogGoon 8 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about doing videos about building your first hi-fi? I know "your milage may vary" and all that but just some tips on what to avoid and what can be good for small budgets and people just getting into the audio hobby? Thanks a bunch, I love the channel.
@BauTekIndustries
@BauTekIndustries 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick comparison, I didn't even know these were a thing until now and now I own a few. ;)
@stevethea5250
@stevethea5250 2 жыл бұрын
2022 update plzz
@belzebub2352
@belzebub2352 5 жыл бұрын
He sounds like James May :0
@adrianjager7640
@adrianjager7640 5 жыл бұрын
I'm using the Moizen M2 Magnetic cable and it have also on both sides a magnet and you can put the cable on both sides to the "stick" and it works very well. The cable is a few years old and now they have the Moizon M5 magnetic cable and with it comes one usb-c, one micro-usb and one lightning "stick".
@jhutt8002
@jhutt8002 2 жыл бұрын
For someone like me who breaks one charging cable per month by accidently pulling or dropping or bending the connectors... These sound like a really smart money savers! Have to look those up.
@jeffisded1222
@jeffisded1222 6 жыл бұрын
I need this not because it's more convenient, it's because my charger cable tip always breaks off.
@eriksontovar3386
@eriksontovar3386 6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Hg wtf you must be a rough guy 😶
@MadRabbit116
@MadRabbit116 6 жыл бұрын
Jeff Hg i was considering buying one for the same reason, how did it work for you?
@gregmcnamara9993
@gregmcnamara9993 6 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily rough. I had a galaxy S5 for 3 years and would still be using it today had the connection tab inside the phone break loose. Considering getting this for my new phone to also block dust.
@700garnetpro7
@700garnetpro7 5 жыл бұрын
You sound like James May😂
@idonotlikeboats9328
@idonotlikeboats9328 5 жыл бұрын
700garnet pro ok? Where are you getting that from?
@DanielSantos-lu5oq
@DanielSantos-lu5oq 5 жыл бұрын
Jjhh
@aggelos_mih3795
@aggelos_mih3795 5 жыл бұрын
Ipirotik
@ananfaiz9900
@ananfaiz9900 5 жыл бұрын
Omg I was not alone...
@effexwhore
@effexwhore 8 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the aesthetic of the old MacBook MagSafe chargers, so the fact that most of these seem to mimic that look makes me like them better than the standard Lightning-USB connector you get with an iPhone.
@DennisStewart
@DennisStewart 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for testing these out. Found your video through a unhappy Znaps backer reddit page. I love your idea of using these for quick release charging for dash cams. That idea carries over to a few other devices that I can think of.
@MalleusSemperVictor
@MalleusSemperVictor 8 жыл бұрын
But I thought your name was Technoman. My life is a lie.
@xerotolerant
@xerotolerant 8 жыл бұрын
We've all been there buddy. lol
@cappntone
@cappntone 7 жыл бұрын
MalleusSemperVictor I used to think that too it's OK
@gaytoaster
@gaytoaster 7 жыл бұрын
xerotolerant lol that's what I saw too
@haseebt4579
@haseebt4579 5 жыл бұрын
@@cappntone for kids
@pypes84
@pypes84 8 жыл бұрын
I'd rather not have the exposed pins rolling around in my pocket with car keys and change. It's a shame they didn't put the recessed end on the phone and the other end on the cable.
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
yes, good point indeed.
@ipullstuffapart
@ipullstuffapart 8 жыл бұрын
Tip: Put your phone in a pocket that doesn't have abrasives in it. The very idea of having my keys in my phone pocket makes me cringe.
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
Some people actually use their phones in everyday life. Mine will be exposed to grit, dirt, fiberglass insulation, plaster, etc. AND be stuck in a pocket, thrown on car seats, etc. In normal use. If it can't survive that for a reasonable length of time, it's not suitable for its intended purpose. And I am not asking the impossible. My nokia 5800 xpressmusic lasted 7 yrs with just one new screen
@Lukeno52
@Lukeno52 8 жыл бұрын
Or just get a flip-top phone cover for a fiver.
@8bits59
@8bits59 7 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, iPhones don't support OTG and thus don't provide power out of the lightning connector all the time, so this shouldn't be an issue.
@Amar-vi8ht
@Amar-vi8ht 7 жыл бұрын
Wsken mini 2 is truly the best cable with fast charging. I just received mine and for now I am satisfied. Thanks for reviewing.Wsken rounded it's not good as mini 2.It does charging phone but no led light and no fast charging
@turboGsrEj1
@turboGsrEj1 7 жыл бұрын
Ayeee captain slow with the tech reviews. We should feel so privileged
@reezdog
@reezdog 8 жыл бұрын
what's the advantage of the braided cable?
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
Helps prevent tangling. If you ever get any braided cables you won't want to get non-braided again.
@aperson4075
@aperson4075 8 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Young Yea
@ianmcass
@ianmcass 8 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't this device prevent the compass in your phone from working properly? Wouldn't that affect satnav applications?
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
OK, I've just checked the compass - when plugging or unplugging the adaptor from the port the compass doesn't change by a single degree (the magnet has no effect at all). I then tried the Ricoh Theta app to review some of my 360º images in VR mode...and they work perfectly. So from those tests I've got to say that the magnet(s) have no negative impact on an iPhone 6+.
@Techmoan
@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын
both
@TheHaviocdarkmoon
@TheHaviocdarkmoon 8 жыл бұрын
you said this would work for a iPhone 6 and up but will it work for older models i have a iPhone 5 but uses the concretion but i want to make sure on this
@Olliemon
@Olliemon 8 жыл бұрын
I know this video caters specifically to the iPhone/Lightning cables, but the Sony Xperia devices have long featured magnetic connectors which can be used to charge the phone, albeit lacking data transfer capabilities. Very handy for plugging your phone in in the dark and useful for when you snag the cable..
@BigGuyReview
@BigGuyReview 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea for the dash cam. OMG that would make it so easy to remove and replace the camera. I really like that idea Matt. Good thinking buddy. Great to see that at your age you cane still think out side that box of yours. All in fun buddy -John
@N2tech
@N2tech 8 жыл бұрын
Hey! Are you still using this magnetic charging port?
@Mernaksa20
@Mernaksa20 7 жыл бұрын
N2tech Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/322299636534
@VSPhotfries
@VSPhotfries 8 жыл бұрын
Wait, Apple has not only made a needless proprietary version of a USB cable, but they also have device recognition for it? Jee-zus, man, here I was thinking I'd settle for an iphone if it came with a decent plan, but naw, that's alright, I'll take literally any android phone ever made - heck, I might spring for those silly Ubuntu phones they make now. Or downgrade to my half-broken HTC EVO...
@Lukeno52
@Lukeno52 8 жыл бұрын
That's actually not that uncommon. Lots of devices will complain if they don't detect an adequate charger - and Dell used to sell laptops that wouldn't even charge if they didn't have an official charger.
@VSPhotfries
@VSPhotfries 8 жыл бұрын
***** Eh, I suppose Apple's not the only offender. I can't recall and specifics but I have owned lots of stuff that's pretty proprietary. Hell, I've had SOFTWARE that didn't run without a piece of gear plugged in - and this wasn't some security device for encrypted data management or anything, just two DAWs. One just had a dongle, but the other had an entire proprietary interface that it supposedly needed the on-board hardware to do magical things only ProTools could do - even though any investigation of it proved it to literally just be an ordinary middle-of-the-road i/o with no other out of the ordinary hardware. Either way, program wouldn't boot unless you had their special expensive blue box plugged in. So in the end I guess it's just Apple stealing yet another old idea! *badum-tiss*
@Lukeno52
@Lukeno52 8 жыл бұрын
TheRev The Dell laptops in question often used the PA-9 or PA-12 chargers, and were from the Pentium M era. Historically in fact, Dell have pulled more proprietary shenanigans than Apple!
@VSPhotfries
@VSPhotfries 8 жыл бұрын
***** Only Dell product I own is the keyboard I picked up at a thrift store...
@thetradefloor
@thetradefloor 8 жыл бұрын
lightning cables are reversable tho, pretty nifty. Altho it doesn't help in the dark since you still need to find the port anyway lol apple should just make em magnetic duh why they havent is beyond me, it works great on my macbook
@CommodoreFan64
@CommodoreFan64 8 жыл бұрын
I like the Dash cam idea, but far as something like that hanging out the bottom of my phone, I'd end up breaking it off myself at some point lol!
@maajkemii
@maajkemii 5 жыл бұрын
bought wsken mini 2. can also recommend it, it works great, I don't see any slower charging etc., build quality is great as you can see on the video. I strictly bought it because I damaged the port on my last phone
@Jarl_69
@Jarl_69 8 жыл бұрын
I have two words that will blow your mind: Wireless Charging...
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome
@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome 8 жыл бұрын
Which the sheep.. i mean fanboys .. .i mean apple owners would be more than happy to pay out ridiculous sums of money for
@mirabilis
@mirabilis 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to charge my phone wherever I am.
@likeZOMGlmfao
@likeZOMGlmfao 8 жыл бұрын
Two words for you: Wasted Energy
@Strawberrymaker
@Strawberrymaker 8 жыл бұрын
Not possible with phones with a metal back.. and you dont get data transfer.
@Strawberrymaker
@Strawberrymaker 8 жыл бұрын
they cant make it magically different so that no one can copy it. someone just has to measure the frequency of their wireless charger and china will do the job. but they wont do it because it has a metal case.
@LazerLord10
@LazerLord10 6 жыл бұрын
I Just want a Micro USB connection that is reliable for more than a month. Micro USB 2.0 can't die soon enough.
@johndonaldson5126
@johndonaldson5126 7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I now have 8 of the X-cable mini 2 cables and inserts. I use them in the house and car. This is the easiest and best charging method (including wireless) solution in my opinion.
@DamianBrown
@DamianBrown 8 жыл бұрын
The dash-cam idea is food for thought. Not sure I'll bother for my iPhone as I tend to charge with a different cable when I'm out and about so I'd have to get two or more. But the dashcam ... Fumbling isn't safe and this would make a difference.
@rohanlp6403
@rohanlp6403 7 жыл бұрын
now find a type c one
@ChaosFragrances
@ChaosFragrances 7 жыл бұрын
I really hope they make one. If I were to get the new MacBook Pro this would be the first thing I buy for it.
@spud1252
@spud1252 7 жыл бұрын
why buy apples worst ever laptop its like iPhone 7 lost and both will be remembered for poor products
@ForrestGump1212
@ForrestGump1212 7 жыл бұрын
I hear ya dude. Apple products are shit
@HaikalCharfeddine92
@HaikalCharfeddine92 7 жыл бұрын
Moizen has a USB C cables they are very durable. I'm using my cable for 8 months now and still like new and it's 7 dollars (shipping included) www.gearbest.com/chargers-cables/pp_598446.html?vip=1300797
@piciu256
@piciu256 6 жыл бұрын
Topk cables from aliexpress, all versions- micro, C and lightning.
@numbers9to0
@numbers9to0 8 жыл бұрын
All cable that aren't made by Apple are wrong! The ghost of Steve Jobs will haunt you!
@SuperSmashDolls
@SuperSmashDolls 8 жыл бұрын
Given the scares we've had with dodgy USB-C cables recently I'd have to say that Apple's probably got the right idea certifying Lightning cables.
@LOTPOR0402
@LOTPOR0402 8 жыл бұрын
Your not wrong there cheaper micro usb cables can mess about with charging times
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
I think that's a byproduct of higher charge currents and the current proliferation of really shite grade cable made from plated [whatever metal was cheap at shenzen market this week]
@NLS87
@NLS87 8 жыл бұрын
USB-IF is following Apple, now there will be certified USB-C cable.
@SuperSmashDolls
@SuperSmashDolls 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, but imho I think they might have instituted that a little bit too late. Plenty of spec-compliant USB-C cables already on the market that won't read as certified whenever the cert spec comes out. Then again, the bigger problem seems to be the two largest phone vendors sticking with inferior proprietary or obsolete connectors in the name of accessory compatibility. Everything is still micro-B or Lightning and using a Type-C phone (Nexus 6P) makes you really feel like you've gone back to the days of proprietary chargers and having to carry your own wires around everywhere. ***** Going to assume you mean that copper-clad aluminium garbage that you see as really cheap bulk Ethernet cable sometimes?
@TommyCrosby
@TommyCrosby 8 жыл бұрын
All those cables are a copy of the ZNAPS magnetic adapter which was announced over a year ago on Kickstarter and there's a reason why they are still not yet shipped to backers. Not only it's literally hard to make a good magnetic connection but the pogo pins are prone to fail over time, especially with small pins needed in a plug like this.
@sped6954
@sped6954 3 жыл бұрын
I bought six cables like this a couple years ago, two USB C, four micro USB, all with USB A connectors on the other ends, and all but one of them are still going strong. The ones I got were unbranded, 6' long and have round magnetic connectors. so it plugs in at any angle with its 180 swivel. Incidentally, the one that broke... it was actually the little connector on the end of the cable that separated.
@LOTPOR0402
@LOTPOR0402 8 жыл бұрын
Just go wireless ,oh forgot Apple dont do that yet ,they are a couple of years behind
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley 8 жыл бұрын
I do sometimes, I have the chargers, but wireless is very inefficient. If everyone was using wireless to charge their phones, the world would get through a hell of a lot more power dumped as heat. In my measurements, a Qi charger is only about 50% efficient. So it's dumping 2.8*5 = 13 watt hours of power for every charge. Multiply by a billion or so phones, every day.
@LOTPOR0402
@LOTPOR0402 8 жыл бұрын
True but i would of thought that you loos some charging amps through these magnetic cable.It amazing how cheap usb cables effect charging time
@TheChipmunk2008
@TheChipmunk2008 8 жыл бұрын
They'll then patent it and sue everyone else.
@hakemon
@hakemon 8 жыл бұрын
It still uses electrical connections. The magnet isn't transferring power at all, it's merely just holding metal pins together, which is the same electrical contact as the normal connector anyway. Just a different method of "holding it" in place.
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley 8 жыл бұрын
Brandon MacEachern I'm sure he knows that. The point is that wireless accomplishes the same things that most people are going for with the magnetic connector - eliminate wear from plugging in and out all the time, and make it easier to plug in (just drop the phone on top of a surface for wireless. The downside to wireless charging is that it's less efficient and it isn't as fast as plugging in.
@DogsAreCoolerThanHumans
@DogsAreCoolerThanHumans 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah, nice product. But those nails man...
@eriksontovar3386
@eriksontovar3386 6 жыл бұрын
Raúl Méndez lol that’s kinda weird instead of focusing on the product, you’re just looking at his finger nails 😂😂😂😂
@zat-svi-ua
@zat-svi-ua 6 жыл бұрын
didn't even notice
@slicedpage
@slicedpage 8 жыл бұрын
I have the original X cable for a couple of devices . Yes it does not fit as quickly as this new model but that really does not matter to me. Its the connection that does and with the original its fit and forget,no warning pop ups. The only downsides were when I first fitted the main plug that goes into the device,it felt that it was going to break something inside but it did not and has stayed in for nearly a year now. The other downside was turn the plug one way it charged the other was data only.The older type looks like it protrudes less than this one. I would recommend shopping around for this product as prices vary as well as whats included . Some provide 2 plugs and one cable. Others 1 plug 1 cable. I know in my case it was one of those things you never realised how much you need it until you got it. Much like a good Woman.
@cosmicpup5247
@cosmicpup5247 6 жыл бұрын
I bought the WSKEN cable and its good for connecting.. but one thing he doesnt tell you is that is falls off very easily. Dont plan on connecting it to your phone or video game controller (i use it for both) while using them, it with fall off. I have to plug it in then put my device down while it charges to make sure it doesnt fall out. The main reason is because of how shallow the magnetic socket it (the part that makes it connect easily) and because the pyramid shaped contacts causes a weak point on the 2pin side of the pyramid. Im thinking of now buying another brand cable now. While the other cables are harder to connect they will also probably stay connected alot better Thumbs up if useful so others can see
@3mar00ss6
@3mar00ss6 6 жыл бұрын
lol apple sheeps trying hard to get wireless charger xD
@samanmahjoob4013
@samanmahjoob4013 7 жыл бұрын
man your finger nails are grosse !!
@CampGareth
@CampGareth 3 жыл бұрын
There are now USB-C magnetic connectors with the full 20 pins which makes them capable of carrying video, data and power at the same time
@Nick-jz9yz
@Nick-jz9yz 6 жыл бұрын
Mixed feelings. I wish you had compared a few more. The first ones were all disregarded for a design flaw immediately but it would have been nice to compare a few that all made it to the final round. Now I know which not to buy, but I still want to compare a few others. I'm glad you pointed out the data transfer, because that is an important feature that not all of them had. Part of the reason I came here was to find which ones did haha. At the bottom line, is, well, the bottom line. We could all go out and buy nice Volta cables for 20 each but this video made no mention of prices. I appreciate the effort but it fell short for me.
@turokforever007
@turokforever007 8 жыл бұрын
As a older person who has lived with all sorts of tech i have no use for it. but for my kids it would come in very handy. And also save money
@toku7319
@toku7319 7 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my Christmas list
@ColtaineCrows
@ColtaineCrows 4 жыл бұрын
The one thing holding me back from getting one of these is that it'd get absolutely covered in swarf. I'd definitely want one that only had a magnet on the lead.
@joshhayl7459
@joshhayl7459 4 жыл бұрын
🔵 Damn good point!!!
@memetism
@memetism 8 жыл бұрын
I might try to find a type C one of these. And I think you spent more time finding and buying all these connectors than you would have just plugging in your cable. Cheers.
@LightningGraphics
@LightningGraphics 7 жыл бұрын
Best use I have found is when im delivering parcels, I use my phone with the delivery app on. This saves so much times when continuously plugging, unplugging my phone. Plus it saves any wear on the port.
@raylab77
@raylab77 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, i have been using WSKEN for about 5 months now on all my devices (iPad, iPhone, Saumsung A3 and Bose QC35) It has been working without any issue on the usb-c connection and micro-usb, but not so good on the lightning connection. Now lately i almost daily need to pull out the connector in the phone, attach it to the cable and connect it back on the phone to get it to work. This is on several cables, several lightning connectors and both my iPhone and iPad, and yes, i have clean my phones lightning hole with compressed air and tried to pick it, but that is clean... So I actually can't really recommend WSKEN for apple product, but it works really well on everything else..
@nickwills6042
@nickwills6042 8 жыл бұрын
Nick of the past says "this seems pointless, Apple products only, thus i dont need one" Nick after watching the video says "seems like a good idea, and might be worth investing in" Great Video
@Shadow__X
@Shadow__X 3 жыл бұрын
"but of course the do also have a micro-usb version of it" is the "tell them it's 2016 without telling them it's 2016" version of the meme
@queazocotal
@queazocotal 8 жыл бұрын
The 'to remove if you have no fingernails' varies - some of the WSKEN type ones require so much force to insert they are likely to damage stuff. The inside 'slot' for the microUSB connector is significantly smaller than spec, and requires a great amount of force to put on - this is apparently intentional. I have not tried the mini-2.
@laplace1284
@laplace1284 6 жыл бұрын
Finally, some one that actually think about us Australians when we want to buy thing from youtube
@cooljestin1
@cooljestin1 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just got my Wsken cable for Galaxy S7, it works perfect. No more pocket lint filling my charge port.
@simonfitch1120
@simonfitch1120 8 жыл бұрын
I had no idea these things existed. I don't know whether to thank you for introducing me to awesomeness, or curse you for highlighting a problem I didn't know I had. Just kidding - thanks for doing some of the legwork!
@TyTy-yf9pu
@TyTy-yf9pu 11 ай бұрын
I need on that fits in my case, I work at a dirty dusty job and ports get dirty and stop working all the time
@ultramoo
@ultramoo 8 жыл бұрын
Long term use review: I've bought 5 of these WSKEN's and replaced all my phones and devices with them. Overall this product has been very handy and allows me to easily plug it in with just 1 hand, even while driving (Doesn't mean you should though, always keep both hands on the wheel while in motion!) Downsides: It can come lose if pressure is applied from the sides, like when driving a slight bump is enough for my In-car App program to disconnect (AndriodAuto in my case) hence losing my music and navigation for 30 seconds till it auto reconnects again. Another issue I had is 2 of the connectors have some how broke within a 3 month period so I'm down to 3 cables. Which kind of makes it a bit expensive to replace. In the end though, I will continue to use them because its benefits outweigh the cons. Hopefully it can be improved further in the future.
@tatsumaru12345
@tatsumaru12345 8 жыл бұрын
For micro-usb, this could be a life saver if you switch entirely to these cables. If I had a dollar for every time a micro-usb cable, or port has failed on me, my note 4 would've been free. Which, even my note 4s micro-usb bugged out on me once. At least thankfully, usb-c has an official standard. Matter in fact, I like the idea so much, and with the price- I'm switching to these cables when some of my current ones start failing, and they will eventually.The spring inside the usb cable connector always gets compressed over time, to where it'll eventually start falling out of your phone. The ol, in and out makes it loose.
@iamdarkyoshi
@iamdarkyoshi 8 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for doing the research for us! I was just about to buy a third and fourth cable to try out, but you beat me to it! Looks like the sweetlf or whatever it was will be what I go and buy a bunch of. I'm not afraid to hack things into my tablet (just jerry-rigged a wireless charger into some spare space under the case) so I might fit the reciever into the side of the tablet and recess it a little bit.
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