Best Overall
They come in a variety of lengths from three to ten feet, in one-, two-, and 12-packs, and in five colors, including red, blue, black, grey, and sleek silver.
Best to Prevent Cord Poaching
The Ailkin 5-pack of colorful, 10-foot Micro USB cords will handle a wide swath of power and charging devices, from tablets and readers to Bluetooth speakers. We’re looking forward to not having to poach cords from other devices just to plug in that one thing we need right now.
At 10 feet in length with high-capacity cables for faster charging, these color-coded nylon-wrapped cords are ideal for large families and homes.
Best for New Gadgets
This 2-pack of fast-charging USB-A to USB-C cables is perfect for modern devices, like wireless over-ear headphones and high-capacity external batteries. The tinned copper wires are wrapped in either grey or black nylon, and not just for protection; they resist tangles, too.
The 3-amp charges nearly twice as fast as standard USB cables. The 6.6-foot length is perfect for the office.
Best for Android Devices
Seems like everybody has an iPhone these days—but don’t tell that to the rest of Planet Earth. Micro USB is the most popular plug in the world, whether as a charger or just a power source for myriad devices and gadgets.
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