Finding the best Magnetic USB Cable

Magnetic Micro USB and Lightning Cables seem to be a thing, so in this video I try to find the best one. CLICK 'SHOW MORE'
After trying over £70 worth of cables - my pick is the WSKEN Mini 2. It is available in either Lightning or Micro USB versions and can be purchased from one of the links below.
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WSKEN (these links are for both the Lightning & Micro USB cables)

The SweetLF Micro USB magnetic Adaptor can be found below

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[frozengeese]

You know that this video is old when he doesn't talk about Usb type-C

[AlejandroFerrariMc]

"This isn't the cable you're looking for"
Me: "This is isn't the cable I'm looking for"

[Jensettiman]

I think the biggest selling point for magnetic charging cables is you can leave the small plug in your device, reducing the number of times you connect and remove the charger from the port, reducing wear in your device.

[davidg]

4:17 to solve the protrusion, buy a case that matches and is flush with the bottom.

[GamersBar]

This is actually the best product ive seen on the internet any time recently that i want.

[CherryKirktown]

Thank you for introducing me to this type of product. I think that it will help with a problem that I have. With more than 60% hearing loss, I use headphones. A lot of headphones. After replacing them a few times per year, I happened upon Bluetooth headphones without the breakable cables. However, the BT sets are not without problems. Since I need to charge them daily there is noticeable wear on the micro USB connector. I believe that the magnetic coupling can help solve my problem. Testing will tell. Thanks again, Cherry

Update: I received my three WSKEN Mini 2 kits. I inserted a plugs into two headphones and one into the phone. The three kits allow me to have a cable for my charging station at my desk, one for my car and one for work. I do love the way that the cable magically (magnetically) snaps onto the device.

The only problem so far was that one of plugs was very loose in one of the headphones with a worn USB socket. I made a fix with a couple of tiny dots of hot melt glue to help keep the plug anchored in place. The glue is only on the surface surrounding the USB socket and is hidden by the flange on the plug.

Thank you again for introducing this product to me.

[GadgetAddict]

I had the first version of this cable. It only worked for a day and then somehow died. I hope they've improved it in this new version.

[DoRC]

I really love this idea. the reason I'll be buying it is to eliminate damaging the jack in my phone/tablet. I tend to use my devices with them plugged in and am always bending the cable end and have broken the jack in my tablet. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention!

[AcenPoint]

I love it when you're researching a purchase, and one of your favorite youtube channels that you know you can trust has already done the research for you. <3

[lifesatoy]

I use this device myself but not because it's easier or more convenient, it's NOT. I bought mine for 3 reasons based on phone PROTECTION which weren't even considered in this video.
1.it is permanently in the charging socket keeping dirt out
2.you aren't wearing out the connection in your phone every time you charge it
3.if you catch the wire it just pops off instead of damaging the connection or pulling your phone onto the floor.
please take a look at these again as I think you just reviewed them as a novelty and missed the point. I love the channel as you give things a pretty balanced review with a light hearted tone and plain English not teccy babble. keep up the good work 👍

[roboyle]

Missed out on a good Star Wars reference at 3:54!

[sellersgarner]

Two years old, but I'm just now catching up on my Techmoan, I'd use these for around the desk, likely not leave it on the phone when going about with it. I wouldn't had I not seen one work as well as the WSKEN. I know Techmoan doesn't read old comments nor would I expect him to, but ...thanks all the same. Good man, good channel. Good puppets even, I think they're a bit underrated.

[GlitchyBastard]

I thought I opened Ashen's channel accidentally...

[cmonkey]

I ended up buying two of these, both with Lightning and Micro USB connectors. Magic! Such a great idea, and I wouldn't have known about this unless I was (somewhat obsessively) watching your videos. Thanks so much.

[RomanTrollanski]

I've own this type of cable since about 4 years now, definitely best cables I've ever had, I honestly bought about 15 cables, about half I gave them away to my parents, rest of them are all over my house, car, work, backpack, bicycle... Lately I've had the adaptors to fail, after constantly use, eventually worn out, I just got so surprised when I find out that the cables are so damn expensive now! Almost $20 for 1 cable... I've bought mine if I remember correctly 5 cables with 10 adaptors for about $60. For some reason they are selling them with two adaptors 1 USB and the other one iPhone... That's just stupid. Anyway, I've seen cables for about $4 now, I am definitely going to try that out. Maybe by now the cheaper one got better.

[BigKelvPark]

After seeing this weeks ago, I immediately ordered 3 of the WSKEN Mini 2 (micro usb). They arrived yesterday and one is now fitted to my young daughter's tablet. She's constantly on it (as all kids today seem to be interfaced to a digital device) and not too careful plugging in the charging lead. These are great for protecting the device sockets thus an expensive repair. Recommended. Be aware it takes around 3 and a half weeks to get from China to the UK with the links supplied. Thank you Mr Techmoan!

[aidantuckwell]

The reason I use these is simply to save the charging port on my phones. My sockets tend to last about 1.5 years before they become troublesome, but by using these connectors the sockets never degrade, plus they are sealed and dont get dirty.
I find the best ones are actually just adapters that go on the end of your existing charging cable, so they are quite cheap, and its easy to replace the cable if its damaged (just get another cable from the nearest supermarket/service station if you need one immediately, rather than waiting for shipping).\
Problems Ive had are that the magnets can break apart, and if you do any metalwork and arent careful you may get a bunch of metal filings stuck in/on them

[Certifiable]

Holy crap, where has this been all my life? Gadget lovers have to contend with fumbling for micro USB SO OFTEN! SOLD!

[michaelholopainen]

WSken is good it would be amazing if it the connector was symmectrical so that it would not matter which way you connect it.

Pro Tip : these cables are AMAZING for headset power. No more breaking headset OR computer when standing up forgetting headset power cable was connected.

[kgtp]

i think these cables would have huge potential if a successful company like Anker were to design these and sell micro, usb-c, and lighting as a 3-in-1 to quickly be able to switch out if you have different devices.