Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (3ft) with Power Delivery, for Apple MacBook, Huawei Matebook, iPad Pro 2020, Chromebook, Pixel, Switch, and More Type-C Devices/Laptops

Customer Reviews

• R.

  FINALLY! A cable that actually suports 4k at 60hz and 100w power without sound or image issues!

  I am connecting and charging a Surface Book 2 laptop through a USB-C hub connected to a 4K TV/monitor. I have tried 4 different hubs, 8 USB-C extension cables, 3 USB-C to USB-C cables, 3 USB-C to HDMI cables, and 3 HDMI cables. I have tested each exhaustively to figure out what does and doesn’t work.I wish I had just found this cable first!!I am going to include what I finally found did work to hopefully save you the weeks of testing, frustration, and returns that I went through. If you are looking for a way to have one clean 3ft cable (so that the hub can be behind desk) that connects to the USB-C port on your Surface Book 2 and provides charging (95 to 100w) at same or better rate than the original charger, and connects to a 4k display at 60hz, and does not cause image or sound distortions, and allows connecting other USB peripherals to the hub, here is what works (links below):- Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 3ft - This is the KEY PIECE! I fought through so many cables that were infuriatingly problematic and inconsistent. The Anker Powerline II worked perfectly as soon as I plugged it in and has continued to do so every time. I REALLY wish I had just found it first! It would have saved me hours and hours of frustration! If you can have the hub right next to your laptop and then a bunch of cables running out from there, then this cable is not necessary, but I needed a clean look with one cable from the laptop and then all the mess behind the monitor and desk.- WBPINE USB C Hub HDMI 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter or Koopman Dex Station USB Type C 5-in-1 Hub - These appear to be the same product and manufacturer. I like the black case and green power light of the WBPINE. Koopman offers a better warranty. Both worked the same. One of the great things about these hubs—besides the rarity of supporting 4k at 60hz and 100w power—is that the 6in cable to connect to the laptop is removable. That makes it both more durable and possible to replace the short cable with a longer one rather than having to use as USB-C extension (male-to-female) cable which I found to be more problematic and harder to find with the right specs.- Wacom 100w Power Adapter with 6ft “Mickey Mouse” AC Power Cord – This is expensive for just a power adapter. At the time, it was the only good option I could find to support 100w. Hopefully more 100w power adapters will come available at lower cost.- High Speed HDMI Cable - I have tested several. They have all worked. I could not see any difference between 4ft and 6ft, but 4ft fit my application better. Just make sure it is rated for high speed. Don’t spend more than $10.- TCL 55S423 55in TV - (From Costco) Great price. Supports Chroma 4:4:4. Has ports coming off the side rather than back. 55in is as big as I would want to go for comfortable monitor. The TCL 55S405 is similar, but I think it has the ports coming off the back which means it has to mount farther from the wall.- As a side note, the Vivo Mount-VW03G is a great mount for a 55in screen that you need to be height-adjustable and rotatable and the Vivo Desk-V111VT makes a great rolling height-adjustable standing desk.Now that I finally have the hub and cables figured out, I am loving my setup!!Links:Anker Powerline II: https://www.Bolo.com/gp/product/B072JYDQ7NWBPINE Hub: https://www.Bolo.com/gp/product/B07JYR7HDWKoopman Hub: https://www.Bolo.com/gp/product/B07M5DMYKYWacom Power Adapter: https://www.Bolo.com/gp/product/B074HDZ3QPMickey Mouse Power Cord: https://www.Bolo.com/gp/product/B002V9U7WYVivo Adjustable Mount: https://www.Bolo.com/dp/B0155N478MVivo Rolling Adjustable Desk: https://www.Bolo.com/dp/B07GGBHQQVNote: I didn’t go with the Surface Dock because of short non-removable/extendable proprietary cable and less power delivery. I wish Microsoft would fix both of those things and offer a simple option that didn’t involve figuring out all the separate pieces above.

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• M. R.

  Great cable! But a word of warning...

  Probably the best 3.1 Gen 2 C to C cables out there. I haven't seen any cables over 3 ft that include Gen 2, and if I did, I'd have to be pretty sure they were legit before I trusted them with my devices. I think I read somewhere that the limit for Gen 2 is 3 ft, and Thunderbolt 3 is like 1.5ft, so whatever; 3ft it is!Be warned though, that although you can use this for almost all of your type C uses, devices that don't comply with the PD protocol will sometimes not work with these legit, chip-in-connector type cables.It's not Anker's fault, and Anker sells plenty of type C cables without these chips, but if you try to use this with something, IDK, "hobbled together", it might not charge. This cable won't destroy those devices, in fact, it'll do the opposite, it won't charge them at all to be on the safe side, it seems.I'm talking cheapo portable monitors, perhaps cheap wireless headphones, I heard the Raspberry Pi 4 at first had a bad type C connector that wouldn't work with this type of cable, also.So keep that in mind.

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• J. K.

  Apple should just stop making cables altogether

  Another great cable from Anker. Been using their Lightning and micro-USB cables for years. This one is a bit thicker, but bendable enough. Definitely has a premium feel to it, unlike Apple's sticky cables. Use it to charge 2018 Macbook Pro 15''. No problems whatsoever.Would be great if it came in white color and perhaps 6ft length.Edit: Revisiting 3 months after. Cable still looks brand new, no sticky feeling like Apple's original. Still clicks when connected, although a bit more stiff connection than Apple's (don't know whether this is good or bad :) ).

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• C. J.

  DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB-PD simultaneously work with this cable.

  Used this between a MacBook Pro Retina 13" (2016 edition) and an LG 43UD79-B. Cable works perfectly, carrying DisplayPort from computer to display, PowerDelivery (from Monitor to computer) and USB (the monitor has USB A ports that are linked to whatever is plugged into the USB-C port). No other USB-C cable I tried (including a cable from Belkin [included with their Thunderbolt 3 dock]) was functionality in carrying the DisplayPort signal. Relieved and happy.

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• P.

  Another awesome Anker cable!

  I'm already a fan of Anker cables and chargers so I searched for their cables first. I was looking for a fast cable to use with the Anker 30W USBc charger and to use with the USBc ports on my laptop. Now this cable might be overkill for a phone but it charges as fast as my phone will allow and is a good quality cable.Note: This probably isn't the best cable for travel as it's only 3 feet long -so if the outlet is across the room in your hotel/Airbnb it won't reach. Also aiplanes don't have USBc ports yet. You'd have to use an actual outlet and charger- which some planes have. Idk if 3 feet will even be long enough to use and charge your phone at the same time on a plane without stretching your arms all the way out and in-between your knees, making you look like a weirdo on a plane full of strangers. Then the crew will think there's something wrong with you... yada yada. It's just not a good look. But your phone will be charged so it beats no-cable for travel.Seriously though this cable offers top charging and data transfer speeds and I haven't been able to find a longer one anywhere yet. Most longer cables are gonna be plenty fast though so it's up to you if it's a worthwhile trade-off.TLDR; Every cable I've gotten from Anker has been top-notch and I recommend!

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