Any household is bound to have a mess of cables in some corner, all tangled up and untidy. Usually, this is a working station, office desk, or a bedside table. Wherever the mess, your charging area needs tidying up.
One of the many ways to prevent such clutter from building up is by investing in tangle-free, magnetic USB-C cables. I’ve been testing the Scosche MagStack USB-C to USB-C Magnetic Charging Cable to see if it’s a viable solution.
Scosche isn’t the only brand making such cables, though, but more on that later.
Achieve the perfect coil that stays wrapped
A magnetic USB-C is just like any other USB-C cable. You can choose the length that you want; there are options from 60W to 100W, and these cables are nylon-braided, so they’re bound to last longer than your average plastic-coated ones.
What makes it a “tangle-free” cable is that the Scosche MagStack Cable automatically coils up. And because it’s magnetic, the coil doesn’t become undone. Instead, it stays put and holds its shape until you move it.
This looks significantly neater than a bunch of cables crossing and tangling up. It’s an even cleaner look than cable ties, and you don’t have to undo the tie every time you want to extend the cable when in use.
If you have a metal table, noticeboard, wall panel, or desk, this works even better.
For instance, you could run the cable from the ground, where it’s plugged into a charger or a lower socket. Instead of the cable flopping around or gathering up in a tangled bunch on your tabletop, you could just magnetically stick it to the side of the table if it’s made of metal.
And when the cable isn’t in use, you could just mount it on the metal wall panel or noticeboard.
Where can you get a magnetic cable and is it worth it?
So far, I’ve only come across two brands that make such magnetic cables: Statik and Scosche. In fact, Scosche partnered up with Statik to make their version of the Scosche MagStack magnetic cable, so really, Statik gets all the credit.
The Scosche MagStack Tangle-Free USB-C to USB-C Magnetic 6ft Charging Cable is rated 60W and is a USB-C 3.2 cable. For $29.99, that’s not a bad price at all. You can choose from plenty of cool nylon-braided colors and patterns, and there are USB-C to USB-A or Lightning variants as well. Unfortunately, not every variant comes in the same wide assortment of colors or 6 ft options. So if you want a more powerful cable with more variants, turn to the original creator.
Statik offers the Statik MagStack Pro, a more powerful 100W nylon-braided cable available in three solid colors and several variants. First off, you can choose between 3 ft and 6 ft long options. Secondly, you can choose from USB-C-to-USB-C, USB-A-to-USB-C, and Lightning-to-USB-C options. The basic 3 ft USB-C-to-USB-C option costs $22.99, while the 6 ft option costs $24.99.
Clearly, Statik has more versatile options available. On top of all that, you can even pick a flatter cable style shaped like a nylon-braided fettuccine noodle. This C-to-C variant is called the Statik MagStack Slim Pro, and it costs $22.99 for the 3 ft version and $24.99 for the longer 6 ft one.
Both Statik and Scoche’s cables support 480 Mbps data transfer speeds.
Whichever brand you go for, it’s going to deliver a neat, tangle-free solution at a reasonable price. The quality is more or less the same, which I found to be sturdy and well-made. The magnets are fairly strong too, holding up the weight of the coiled cable without unraveling.
Just don’t put your debit or credit card near the magnetic cable.
Statik MagStack Pro USB-C to USB-C Cable
Best 100W
Available in three colors, the Statik MagStack Pro comes in 3ft and 6ft versions and has a durable nylon-braided build. This magnetic 100W cable is tangle-proof. Its magnetic properties ensure a snag-free, perfect coil every single time.
Scosche MagStack Tangle-Free USB-C to USB-C Magnetic 6ft. Charging Cable
Best 60W
The Scosche MagStack Tangle-Free USB-C to USB-C Magnetic 6ft. Charging Cable is available in six assorted colors and patterns. This nylon-braided magnetic cable supports 480 Mbps data transfer speeds and is rated 60W.
