is available for 20% off at Amazon. It doesn’t support charging speeds as fast as the new model, but it has the same design and ends in dual USB-C plugs.
That was my belief until I spent some time with Nomad’s new ChargeKey V2
Built to last
The ChargeKey V2 sticks to the series’ signature feature with a durable form factor. Both the cable housing and the little connecting lock are made of electroplated zinc, protecting the device from outside damage and corrosion. You’ll notice that the lock has enough space in its loop for owners to slide in a key ring and attach it to a keychain or backpack.
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No, it is definitely better. Those generic cables don’t have ChargeKey’s durable design. This is a crucial factor when considering purchasing it because it enables a longer shelf life and even saves users from spending money on replacements.
The Nomad ChargeKey does provide one other benefit that other cables may not possess — the ability to transfer files at 10Gbps. In another test, I moved 150 images from my smartphone to my personal laptop. The whole process was over in about 40 seconds. Moving larger packets of data will take longer. A 10GB folder took about 5.5 minutes from the same phone to my laptop.
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