Compatibility between different types of cables.

Can you please explain the compatibility between the different cables?

This is a question I get asked frequently, or a customer assumes all magnetic cables work together and buys several different types.

There are 2 types of charging cables that I sell:

• charge only
• data/charge

The width of the cable determines its capacity – with the cables ranging from a 2.0A rating to 5.0A rating.

1. The Nova, Nova Flex and Vega are charge only with a 2.1A rating, and a common round head so the plugs/cables are interchangeable
2. The Stella is charge/data with pivoting round head and a rating of 3.0A – my most popular.
3. The Andro is charge/data with a fixed rectangular head and rated at 3.0A
4. The Lynx is charge data Type C/Type A convertible with rectangular head rated up to 60W which means up to 4.0A x 15V for laptop or tablet charging
5. The Super Nova is Type C charge/data fixed round head rated either 60W or 100W which means it can take 19V (laptop) and up to 5.0A as well as charge your phone – designed for use with fast charging and very fast charging PD (Power Distribution) GAN chargers. This is the cable that will be more commonly found going forward as people look to replace laptop cables with 1 cable that can do both phone and laptop and tablet when used with a PD charger. This cable is fast gaining in popularity as it does everything.
6. The Orion is Type C charge/data pivoting round head rated either 60W or 100W which means it can take 19V (laptop) and up to 5.0A as well as charge your phone – designed for use with fast charging and very fast charging PD (Power Distribution) GAN chargers. This is the cable that will be more commonly found going forward as people look to replace laptop cables with 1 cable that can do both phone and laptop and tablet when used with a PD charger. This cable will be a best seller.

I have the following cables in my range:

Nova - charge only - straight round head, works with Vega & Nova 2.0A 1m or 2m

Nova Flex - charge only - straight round head, works with Vega & Nova 2.1A 1m or 2m

Vega - charge only - pivoting, rotating, head, works with Nova & Nova Flex 2.4A 1m or 2m

Stella - charge & data - pivoting, rotating head, works with Stella only 3.0A fast charge capable 1m or 2m

Andro - charge & data - straight rectangular head, works with Andro only, 3.0A fast charge capable 1m or 2m

Lynx - Type C cable with Type A adapter built in, charge & data, rectangular head,works only with Lynx plugs, fast charge phone and laptop 1m or 2m

Super Nova Type C cable with Type A adapter available separately, charge & data, round head,works with Orion and Super Nova plugs, fast charge phone and laptop with PD charger 100W or 60W, 1m or 2m.

Orion Type C cable the swivels and pivots like Stella or Vega, round head -  charge & data, works with Orion and Super Nova plugs, fast charge phone and laptop with PD charger Type A adapter available separately.

 

 

The world is moving toward type C fittings for both male and female ends of charging/data plugs. The EU has mandated that Type C is the only fitting to be used going forward to prevent e-waste.