OnePlus announced a new USB-C charging cable that does more than just pass power and data from one device to another. The OnePlus 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable features an inline pogo pin connector that can be used to charge the company’s OnePlus Watch 3, Watch 2, and Watch 2R smartwatches while also charging a connected smartphone. It’s a more convenient solution for travelers and can help reduce desk clutter by eliminating at least one redundant charging cable.
The 2-in-1 Supervooc Cable can deliver up to 80W of power when connected to a single device like a laptop or smartphone. With a smartwatch attached power delivery is split between the two with up to 10W going to the wearable and up to 67W going to what’s ever connected over USB-C.
The charging cable’s functionality is similar to the Universal Cable for Apple Watch that Nomad released earlier this year. That cable features an inline magnetic Apple Watch charger on one end and a much steeper $100 price tag. But instead of accusing OnePlus of stealing Nomad’s idea, we should be encouraging other cable makers to follow suit. Assuming it’s technically feasible, a multifunction USB-C charging cable with an inline wireless charging puck would be incredibly useful.
