UGREEN Micro USB Cable, 6 ft

For an older phone, a spare controller or another device with a Micro USB port, a six-foot cable can make charging easier when the outlet isn’t right beside you. This UGREEN cable has a nylon-braided exterior and is designed for both charging and data transfer.

If you prioritize a longer reach and a braided jacket, this has a practical case, if you prefer one cable for newer USB-C devices as well, this connector type won’t cover both.

Where it shines

The cable supports Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 devices, with a stated maximum output of 18 W at the listed voltage and current combinations. For devices without Quick Charge 2.0 or 3.0, the stated maximum is 5 V/2 A. Actual charging depends on the device and the power adapter, so those figures shouldn’t be read as a promise that every connected phone will charge at the same rate.

It also supports data transfer up to 480 Mbps while charging. That makes it useful for everyday syncing as well as topping up a compatible device. Picture a PS4 or Xbox One controller connected to a nearby USB power source while you play, or a Micro USB phone charging from a desk outlet without the cable being stretched tight. The listing names several Galaxy and Redmi models, along with other Micro USB devices, the port, rather than the device brand, is the key fit check.

What to know

This is a Micro USB cable, not a universal lead for every Android device. Phones and accessories with USB-C or another connector won’t fit, and the cable description doesn’t specify a charging adapter as part of the product. For Quick Charge, both the device and the adapter need to support it, the listing recommends a compatible Quick Charge adapter for that use and a standard 5 V/2.4 A adapter for standard charging.

UGREEN describes a nylon-braided housing, gold-plated connectors and phosphor bronze contacts, and states that the cable withstands more than 10,000 insertion and removal tests. That construction may suit a cable that gets moved between a desk, car and travel bag, though it doesn’t remove the need to handle the connector carefully. The instructions say to plug and unplug it horizontally rather than at an angle.

Best use cases

This makes sense if you need a replacement or spare for a Micro USB phone, tablet, portable device or supported game controller, and would use the extra length around a desk or seat. It may also be handy to keep in a car or travel bag, as suggested in the product details. The practical limit is compatibility: it only serves devices with a Micro USB port, so check the connector before choosing it over a USB-C cable.

Final take

It makes sense if your current device uses Micro USB and you want one cable for charging and syncing, with a braided exterior and Quick Charge support where the rest of your setup allows it. It’s not for you if your devices use USB-C, or if you need a charging lead for several different connector types. The listed 480 Mbps transfer rate and charging figures are maximums, not a guarantee of the speed you’ll see with every device.