Anker’s dual-headed USB-C cable is a must-have for gamers

The only thing better than a durable, braided USB-C cable is one that can charge two gadgets at once. That’s exactly what Anker’s 2-in-1 USB-C cable does, and it’s $4 off the regular price of $25.99 if you’re an Amazon Prime member. It’ll let you charge a duo of gadgets with varying power requirements, from your phone and Steam Deck to your wireless earbuds, controller, tablet, laptop, and whatever else you own that charges via that nearly ubiquitous port. As for me, this will be great for charging the electric snot sucker we use with our baby. (This is true — parents will notice.)

In a world where it’s easy to find 3-in-1 cables that support Lightning, USB-C, and Micro-USB charging, I completely understand if you think a dual-headed USB-C cable isn’t the most groundbreaking idea. But what sets Anker’s cable apart is its uncompromising charging speed. The cable can support speeds of up to 140W when connected to the appropriate wall adapter, meaning it can deliver the full charging speeds needed to power a high-end MacBook Pro. It can also adapt to the wattage required to charge other gaming and non-gaming devices at their fastest possible charging speeds.

Whether you need something that can charge super-fast or not, this Anker cable is a solid, future-proof purchase if you’re fully invested in devices that charge via USB-C. I do wish it were longer than four feet, but that’s a gripe I’m happy to overlook when this one cord does the work of two.