Get 25% off on my all-time favorite USB-C accessory.

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• These 240W USB-C connectors have a MagSafe-type mechanism that makes them safe and more secure than standard connectors.
• With prices starting at $28 for a two-pack (currently 25% off coupon on Amazon), this accessory is a must-have for travelers, tech enthusiasts, and folks who often switch between different cables and ports.
• Just be mindful of where you store these connectors, as they are small and potentially easy to lose, especially the ends (although you can now buy spare ends).

This might be one of the best USB-C accessories I’ve ever purchased. Although simple and straightforward, it has protected my USB-C ports from damage numerous times and prevented laptops from being pulled to the floor by people (usually me) tripping over the charging cable.

Also: I tested the viral ‘tangle-free’ USB-C cable, and it’s my new travel backpack essential

It’s a magnetic breakaway USB-C connector similar to Apple’s MagSafe connector, compatible with all your devices, from smartphones and tablets to power banks, docks, and laptops, including MacBooks that lack MagSafe. I’ve got a good handful of these connectors and I use them daily.

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The best thing of all is that it doesn’t slow down data transfer or charging. The connector has 24 pins, so every channel on the USB-C cable is carried through the connector, resulting in no speed compromises.

I know this because I’ve been busy testing a bunch of them to find you the best and cheapest model.