I just come across this interesting USB-A to USB-C cable with voltage/current readout. I give it a try.
Specification:
| Brand: | Bakeey |
| Color: | Black |
| Cable Length: | 1m |
| Cable Plug: | Type-C |
| Digital LED Display: | Support |
| Wire Core: | Pure Copper |
| Cable Current: | 3A |
| Data Sync Speed: | 480 mbps |
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Adrian, check this out! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/372951#comment-5855454
And this! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/365257#comment-5717307
I'm with you on that. Just cos Benson hasn't been reviewing for a year doesn't mean it's a piece of crap
Looks pretty nifty all in the one cable … I've got one of these monitors which I think gives the same reading.
I got one of these to test a dodgy port on a charger. Now just sits in a drawer
The why would be handy
Can it be used to charge a device?
Yes, this is a usb cable + voltage/current meter 2-in-1.
I think the question relates to the title being “data cable”.
Ahh, I see. I said data cable because data cable imply a superset of charging cable, i.e. data + charging. I better put data/charging in the title.
No, it just has a display to show 0.00 all the time…
Thanks OP. looks good
I find it intinasting
Is that what the cool kids are calling it now?
no just me
Why not just install an app on your phone for the battery charge stats? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.…
Because phones aren't the only USB devices in the world, for starters.
Yes I know that. My point was that it would be largely your smartphone or tablet that you'd want to know the charge on. What else? A power bank? Not really (at least for me). Can't really think of any other particular use cases.
Benson approved? Na no thanks