Belkin USB-C to USB-C cable 240W

For a desk setup or charging spot where the power point is a little further away, a two-metre USB-C cable can be more practical than a short lead. This Belkin cable supports USB-C Power Delivery charging up to 240W and has a round, magnetic design.

It also handles USB 2.0 data transfer, so its charging capacity is the headline feature, it isn’t aimed at people who need faster file transfers.

Technical details

The cable is 2 m long and white, with USB-C connectors at both ends. Belkin lists support for up to 240W (5A/48V) Power Delivery charging, plus USB 2.0 data transfer up to 480 Mbps. Two built-in E-markers are specified as part of its safety design. The cable is also described as tested to withstand more than 100,000 bends and 20,000 insertions.

Those figures help set expectations, but they don’t guarantee the same charging speed with every setup. Your USB-C device and power source need to support the power level you want. The product information also lists a support centre in Japan, rather than setting out Australian support arrangements.

Getting the most from it

Use it where both the device and charger have USB-C ports. The 2 m length gives more room to position a device beside a desk or lounge charging point than a compact cable would. For example, it could reach from a nearby power source to a phone or other USB-C device resting on a table, without needing to keep it right beside the charger.

The 240W rating is useful to consider if you have a higher-power USB-C charging setup, but it does not mean every connected device will draw 240W. Charging depends on what the device and power source support. If you mainly move large files between devices, a cable with a faster data specification would suit that task better.

Usage tips

Match the cable to a USB-C charger and device, and check their supported power levels if charging speed matters. For data transfer, treat the stated 480 Mbps USB 2.0 limit as the practical ceiling, it is suited to ordinary transfers rather than a fast-transfer priority. The round construction and magnetic feature are part of the design, but the product details don’t explain how the magnetic connection works, so avoid assuming a particular attachment or cable-management method.

It's a good fit if you want a longer USB-C-to-USB-C lead with a high stated charging capacity. It may not suit you if you need high-speed data transfer or require a stated Australian support option. Given its design, the durability figures are a useful point of comparison, not a reason to ignore how you’ll actually use the cable.

Buying questions

Will it charge a device at 240W? It supports up to 240W, but the device and power source must also support the required Power Delivery level. The cable rating alone does not set the charging speed.

Can it transfer files? Yes. It supports USB 2.0 data transfer up to 480 Mbps. The listing does not describe it as a high-speed data cable.

How long is the cable? It is 2 m long. That can help when the device needs to sit further from the power source than a short cable allows.

Before you buy it

Choose this Belkin cable if USB-C charging, a 2 m reach and a stated 240W capacity matter more than fast data transfer. If your main job is moving large files, prioritise a cable with a higher data-transfer specification instead. Also consider whether your charger and device can use the power level you have in mind, and whether the stated support arrangements suit you in Australia.