Magnetic USB-C cables rated up to 240W. Pack one, charge your phone, laptop, and tablet without a different cable for each.
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USB-C Cables Built for Travel
Five cables, one shared magnetic tip system. Pick by how much power you need and how much space you have.
| Product | Max Output | Laptop Charging | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volta MAX Cable | 240W | Yes | MacBook Pro 16" + phone, one cable |
| Volta Max Cable Only | 240W | Yes | Adding a second Max cable at your desk |
| Volta Zero 240W | 240W | Yes | Budget laptop-capable cable |
| USB-C & A Extension Cable | Pass-through | Depends on base cable | Extending reach from an outlet |
| Mag Adapter | Accessory | N/A | Adding magnetic tips to a cable you own |
| Volta Max Tips Only | Accessory | N/A | Replacement or spare tips |
What to actually look for in a travel cable
Three things: enough wattage to charge a laptop if you need to, not just a phone, a tip system so one cable covers your phone, laptop, and tablet instead of three separate cables, and a build that survives being shoved into a bag every day without fraying at the connector.
Hotel outlets and airport lounges wear ports out fast
Rushed plugging in the dark or half asleep is exactly what damages a USB-C port over time. Volta's magnetic tip takes that wear instead of your device's port, since you're connecting magnetically rather than forcing a connector in and out.
Flying with these
Cables aren't subject to the battery watt-hour limits that apply to power banks, so there's nothing to declare. Pack whichever combination fits your trip without worrying about airline battery rules, those only apply to the power bank in your bag, not the cable.
What laptop owners are saying
Travel And EDC FAQs
Which cable is most compact for a carry-on?
Volta Zero, at 13.6cm it's built to sit on a keyring or in a small pocket.
Can one cable charge my laptop and phone at the same time while traveling?
Yes, the Volta MAX Lite has two magnetic heads on one cable, splitting power between a laptop and phone from a single wall outlet at up to 100W combined.
Are these cables allowed on planes?
Yes. They're just cables, they don't contain the batteries that airline watt-hour restrictions apply to, so there's nothing special to declare.
I already own a USB-C cable I like, do I need to buy a new one?
Not necessarily. The Mag Adapter or R-Mag clips onto a cable you already own and gives it the same magnetic connection, without replacing it.
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