Best multi charging cables to power up your phone and other devices

Oct 16, 2023

Make great connections with all-in-one charging cables for iPhone, Android and more

t's a fact of modern life that we carry multiple gadgets and gizmos around with us every day whether we’re at work or play.

From mobile phones and laptops to tablets and wireless earphones, the average person carries around a small fortune with them in tech terms. And all those gadgets need powering up. While a portable power bank can save your skin when your battery is on single-digits, they often only come with one sort of charging cable.

It can leave you hanging when your pals need to charge their iPhone or your ancient speaker only has the old kind of USB port.

That's where multi-phone charging cables come in. These sets offer all sorts of cables neatly packed into one compact box that's perfect for slinging in your bag for emergencies. Sometimes they include a USB plug to juice up from mains power but most often they have USB ports on the other end to push into computer hard drives or USB switches which are a universal design wherever you are on the planet.

It means you can say bon voyage to searching for various adaptors when you’re off on a trip; as long as you’re staying in a smart(ish) hotel, they’ll likely have USB plugs to keep your devices on full charge. In fact, there are more than 520 London buses with USB ports for charging on the back of seats.

And just like power banks, they also make inexpensive gifts for hard-to-buy-for friends and family.

We’ve rounded up the best multi-phone and device charging sets to buy now. Keep them in your bag or beside your passport to keep your devices going for as long as you do.

See the best below

Connector type: Micro USB, USB Type A

Cable type: Lightning, USB

Forget rooting around in your bag and untangling wires, InCharge's charging device is small enough to see on your keychain. The compact device has one USB A input port and one USB C port. For output it provides Lightning, USB C and Micro USB running on 100W to get you back up to speed quicker all with universal compatibility. While other cables are solely for charging, this one supports data transfer too, so you can move content and documents between gadgets.

Connector type: everything

Cable type: USB

Bringing the entire collection of wires in your ‘useful’ drawer together, this 14-in-one cable connects anything to... well, anything. It may look like Medusa's head but this charger will save you from digital oblivion. It has almost any combination of plug you could need as well as regenerating batteries that are built into devices, like hand drills and speakers. For the price, it's a household must.

Connector type: USB Type C, Micro USB, Apple

Cable type: USB

Packed in a hard round plastic case that fits into your palm, this Allroundo set of cables has saved our devices from shut-down on so many occasions. There's just one cable stretching to a length of 50cm with an interchangeable head to swap between four connectors to power up everything from iPhones, Android devices and things like cameras and headphones. Pair with a power bank or find a USB port to siphon off power from and you’re in business. A rubber loop on the top can be attached to your keys or bag so it's always within reach.

Connector type: USB Type C, Micro USB

Cable type: USB

Sometimes you haven't got all day to wait for your phone to charge up. When you notice low battery, reach for this measuring tape-like retractable charging cable which stretches to four feet. It gives you a maximum charging speed up to 100W, getting MacBook Pros up to 55 per cent in as little as half an hour, while Samsung's S22 Ultra can return to 80 per cent in the same amount of time. Fitted with heads to power up the latest gadgets, you need never worry your devices are about to die again.

Connector type: Micro USB, iP, and Type C

Cable type: USB

The perfect cable to keep on your desk or in the car, this multi-charging cable can revive up to three gadgets at once making it supremely efficient - although this is only with regular charging, not fast. There's a triple head of iP, Micro USB and Type C connectors drawing power through a 1.5m anti-twist braided cable with a USB fitting on the tail end to plug in.

We particularly like the different colours on the cable connectors which means you can easily see what you need at a glance.

Connector type: Micro USB

Cable type: USB

It can feel like the most frustrating thing in the world when the device you’ve plugged in for charging isn't actually taking any power at all. No such issue here: the cable lights up to show charging is taking place; a practical and pretty feature.

All four of its connector heads are magnetic too offering seamless connection and also making it simple to switch between attachments - even one handed.

Charging is quick too thanks to a 2.4A max output that the company sas is 70 per cent faster than typical magnetic cables.

Connector type: USB, Micro USB

Cable type: Lightning, USB

It's a charging party in a pod. This slim, compact-sized hard case has it all, from USB heads to fit on cables as well as Micro SIM card slots and a pair for Nano SIMs too. Great for keeping various devices in good nick on the go, the case even doubled up as a phone stand.