This low-cost gadget is exactly the USB-C accessory you needed

This one-meter USB-C to USB-C cable supports a power of 100 W and retracts into a small coil that fits easily in the palm of the hand. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.

The key points to remember for the Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable

The mini retractable USB-C to USB-C 100W cable from Baseus is sold at € 16.
A compact, well-made and resistant cable, which is housed in a solid reel with four different retraction settings.
The cable only supports data transmission and not video transmission.
My laptop bag is a real rat’s nest where the cables get tangled, despite my efforts to tidy them up meticulously or almost. But they always end up getting tangled up. Not to mention the cables on my desk!

Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable: the technical specifications

Length of 1 m.
Maximum load capacity of 100 W.
Retractable reel with four locking lengths: 33 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm and 1 m.
Weighs only 50 g.
Four colors: black, white, blue and purple.

I have tried many retractable cables in the past, and most of them disappointed me. The cable or the winder were of poor quality and the whole thing dropped quickly.

This is not the case with this retractable cable from Baseus. Everything is of high quality, from the flat cable used to the reel, and it is designed for frequent use.

The cable is fully retracted in the reel. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.

A size that fits well

The first thing that surprised me about this reel is its size. I was expecting something bigger and more bulky, but, surprise, it fits in the palm of a hand or in a pocket.

And don’t let the small size of the object fool you. It is incredibly well designed and strong enough to withstand heavy use. The retractable reel has four different length settings (33 cm, 57 cm, 82 cm and 1 m).

And to retract the cable, it is enough to pull on the ends so that the spring quickly and neatly wraps the cable in the winder.

The cable fully deployed. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.

The flat cable is both strong and flexible

The ribbon cable is both strong and flexible, and the connectors
used by Baseus are of the highest quality. The cable is equipped
of an e-Marker chip, which means that it will be able to provide the
all 100W of power to all devices and make sure
that he does it safely.

I have tested the cable under various loads, and it has no problem providing 100W continuously, either in full extension or in full retraction in the reel.

Quality cable and connectors used in the construction of this cable. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET.

ZDNET’s buying tips for the Baseus 100W USB-C/USB-C mini retractable cable

At the price shown, this is an excellent USB-C cable.
Made according to the strictest standards with quality materials, it is a retractable USB-C cable that will last you a long time and that will allow you not to clutter up your desk or your laptop bag.