Unlocking Superior Power Transfer: Our In-Depth Review of HyperJuise’s 240W Silicone USB-C Cable – Why It Deserves a Spot in Your Gadget Collection

Key Takeaways

• Ready to deliver 240W, this cable can power many modern computers.
• Swapping nylon braids for silicone was a unique choice, but a good one.
• Don’t use this cable for data transfers, it’s designed for charging.

If you’re tired of having a USB-C cable that’s too short or doesn’t charge fast enough, then Hyper’s latest cord is a great solution. The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C to USB-C cable is designed to be tangle-free, handle high power requirements, and go the distance with longer length options available. Plenty of cables claim to be “tangle-free” but this one lives up to the claim. This USB-C cable delivers quite a bit of value.

Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable

9/ 10

The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable is something that every modern smartphone and laptop owner should have. It comes in both 3- and 6-foot lengths, and the silicone covering is a unique, but nice choice by Hyper. Ready to deliver 240W, this cord can power every computer in Apple’s latest MacBook Pro lineup with plenty of headroom for future upgrades.

Charger Type

USB-C

Cable Length

3’ or 6’

Brand

Hyper

Pros

• Relatively tangle-free, easy to wind
• Silicone covering is easy to clean
• 240W support makes it compatible with most USB-C laptops on the market
• Two lengths available

Cons

• Only USB 2.0 data speeds

$20 at Amazon Hyper 6-foot $24.99 Hyper 3-foot $19.99

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Pricing and Availability

You can pick up the Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C to USB-C cable starting at $19.99 for the 3-foot cord or $24.99 for the 6-foot model either at Amazon or Hyper in black or white.

Specifications

Charger Type

USB-C

Cable Length

3’ or 6’

Brand

Hyper

Ready To Deliver 240W, This Cable Can Power Any Modern Computer

Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek

Up until the past few years, USB-C was only able to deliver up to 96W of power. Even then, it was really only Apple that pushed that much juice through a USB-C cable to a computer. However, with the introduction of PD 3.1 a few years ago, we started to see cables and chargers supporting up to 240W of Power Delivery, and that’s what this Hyper cable is rated for.

While most gaming laptops have dedicated power bricks, many are starting to offer PD 3.1 charging options at up to 140W . We haven’t seen many hit the 240W peak yet. However, having this Hyper cable means you’ll be ready for whenever you upgrade. I’ve used it with my iPhone 15 Pro, 11-inch iPad Pro, and 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro all without issues. None of those devices draw 240W (or even 140W), the cable still worked perfectly with them.

That’s the beauty of USB-C. You can buy a cable that handles far more than what you need right now, and it’ll work great with all devices. Since this cable is rated for up to 240W, it’ll step down to essentially whatever wattage your connected device needs.

Swapping Nylon Braids for Silicone Was a Unique Choice, but a Good One

Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek

Typically, we see more premium cables braided in nylon. It makes the cord more durable and also helps it to be fairly tangle-free. Well, Hyper decided to ditch the nylon braiding and go the route of a silicone sleeve, and it works. I wasn’t sure about it at first, and I’m still not entirely sure about the feel, but the function is there.

I did my best to tangle the cord a few times, and, while it can still get in knots (when you figure out how to fix that, let me know), it was very easy to untangle in every scenario. I don’t see a situation where this cable would become so tangled that you wouldn’t be able to untie it, or even that it would get damaged. Hyper says that the cable is tested to withstand up to 25,000 bends.

Please Don’t Use This Cable for Data Transfers

Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek

Although it does fast power, this is essentially a charge-only cable. It’ll handle data transfers but the transmission rate is stuck in the stone age at 480Mbps thanks to being a USB 2.0 cable. This is fine for some things, like connecting your mouse to a computer, plugging up a printer, or hooking up to a laser engraver, but outside of that, you’re not going to want to use this cord for data transfers.

To put the speed into perspective, modern USB-C standards can handle up to 40Gbps, which is 12 times the speed of what this cable can do. That means what you can move in 1 minute over a USB4 cable would (theoretically) take 12 minutes here. And, with the limitations of USB 2.0, would likely take much, much longer. So, stick to using this cable for charging or slow data transfers only, as that’s what it’s designed for.

Should You Buy the Hyper HyperJuice 240W USB-C Cable?

The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C to USB-C cable is one of my favorites. I love the way that Apple’s braided nylon USB-C cable feels, but the design of it allows for it to get dirty pretty quickly. Hyper’s cable here will be easy to wipe off, doesn’t tangle quickly, and is ready to deliver up to 240W of power to connected devices. At just $25 for the 6-foot model, this cable is something that I think every USB-C device owner should have.

HYPER HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable

9/ 10

The Hyper HyperJuice 240W Silicone USB-C Cable is something that every modern smartphone and laptop owner should have. It comes in both 3- and 6-foot lengths, and the silicone covering is a unique, but nice choice by Hyper. Ready to deliver 240W, this cord can power every computer in Apple’s latest MacBook Pro lineup with plenty of headroom for future upgrades.

$20 at Amazon Hyper 6-foot $24.99 Hyper 3-foot $19.99

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