Introduction
In the audio field, Beats, as a global leading high-performance headphone brand, has won the favor of many young users with its excellent design and outstanding sound quality. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, and acquired by Apple in 2014, Beats has continuously innovated, with its over-ear headphones, in-ear earphones, and speakers being highly favored by music enthusiasts.
Today, Beats has crossed over into the charging cable market, launching the 60W USB-C woven data cable. This new product continues the brand’s characteristics. It not only embodies the brand’s persistent pursuit of quality but also incorporates unique fashion elements. The woven material enhances durability while reducing cable tangling, and the multi-color design adds a trendy vibe. Meanwhile, the 60W fast charging capability meets the demand for rapid charging in today’s fast-paced life. So, how does this data cable perform in actual use? Next, let’s review it together.
Product Appearance
The Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable packaging features a light blue background, with the brand logo printed in the upper left corner and a rendered image of the cable displayed in the center.
The specs info is printed on the back. Model is A3393.
The box contains the cable and some documents.
The connector is printed with the Beats logo. It is available in four colors: Bolt Black, Surge Stone, Nitro Navy, and Rapid Red.
It features a tangle-resistant woven design and a reinforced core structure, significantly enhancing wear resistance through durability testing. Its lifespan far exceeds that of traditional cables, making it especially suitable for frequent plug-and-unplug use.
ChargerLAB POWER-Z KM003C shows that the cable doesn’t have an E-Marker chip, supports 60W charging power, and has a USB 2.0 data transfer rate.
The length is about 1.5 m (5 ft).
The diameter is about 3.12 mm (0.12 inches).
The weight is about 30.2 g (1.065 oz).
Charging Test
Using the Apple 140W charger paired with the Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable to charge the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro, the power is about 19.86V 2.96A 58.71W.
Using the CUKTECH 140W charger paired with the Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable to charge the iPhone 16, the power is about 14.62V 1.63A 23.83W.
The charging power for the high-power power bank reaches 56.80W.
Voltage Drop Test
Voltage drop is an important factor in measuring the quality of the cable. During daily use, when the charger outputs the voltage and current to one end of the cable, it passes through the cable to the other end, which creates the voltage drop.
Connect the cable to the power supply and the electrical load, respectively. And we will test the voltage drop value under different voltages and currents. Here is the result.
From the bar chart, the voltage drop difference is largest at the 20V 3A, 15V 3A, and 12V 3A levels, measuring 0.69V. The smallest difference occurs at the 5V 1A and 9V 1A levels, at 0.23V. When testing voltage drop at a 3A current, the difference ranges from about 0.68V to 0.69V. At a 1A current, the voltage drop difference is around 0.23V to 0.24V.
Data Transfer Test
To test the transfer speed, this test used a MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro paired with a ZhiTai hard drive, connected via the Beats USB-C to USB-C woven cable. Let’s see how it performs in the test.
Using AmorphousDiskMark 4.0.1 for read/write testing, the maximum read speed reached 39.21 MB/s, and the maximum write speed reached 38.41 MB/s.
Using Disk Speed Test, the actual measured read speed was about 75.3 MB/s, and the write speed was around 37.8 MB/s. This performance currently cannot meet the demands of mainstream RAW format read/write for 2K, 4K, or 8K resolution files.
Monitor Connection Test
When using the Beats USB-C to USB-C woven cable with the LG 27UP550N (4K) monitor, it is unable to transmit the display signal.
Camera-to-Computer Test
Using the Beats USB-C to USB-C woven cable to connect the laptop and camera enables real-time preview functionality.
Audio Test
When using the cable to connect headphones and a phone, the phone successfully recognizes the headphone mode.
Network Test
By connecting a USB-C hub with a LAN port to a smartphone via the Beats USB-C to USB-C woven cable, the phone can access the internet normally. Under a gigabit Ethernet connection, the measured download speed on the phone is approximately 356.31 Mbps, and the upload speed is about 120.33 Mbps.
Summary of ChargerLAB
The Beats USB-C woven cable continues the brand’s trendy style, offering multiple vibrant color options to satisfy young people’s desire for individuality. The woven material not only provides a delicate texture but also enhances durability and effectively reduces cable tangling. The cable body is reinforced, with common stress points protected, reflecting Apple’s meticulous craftsmanship and rigorous testing standards.
It supports up to 60W charging power and boasts wide compatibility with Android, Apple, Beats, and other devices. It can charge, sync, stream, and transfer data for any device equipped with a USB-C port. Suitable for charging, syncing, and connecting to CarPlay, the cable delivers solid performance in real charging tests. For example, it can charge the MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro at 58.71W and a high-power power bank at 56.80W, meeting the fast charging needs of most devices. However, voltage drop tests show that as current increases, voltage drop also rises. At 3A current, the voltage drop difference is about 0.68 to 0.69V, indicating some energy loss during high-power charging.
Data transfer is the cable’s weak point. Both AmorphousDiskMark 4.0.1 and Disk Speed Test show relatively low read and write speeds, insufficient for mainstream RAW format read/write demands at 2K, 4K, or 8K resolutions. It can only handle basic data transfer tasks. The cable also fails to support display output with the LG 27UP550N (4K) monitor, limiting its extended use scenarios. However, in camera-to-computer tests, audio tests, and network tests, it performs well, meeting basic usage needs such as real-time preview when connecting a laptop to a camera, proper headphone mode recognition when connecting headphones to a phone, and normal internet access when connecting a phone to a LAN-equipped USB-C hub.
Overall, if users prioritize charging speed, design, and durability over data transfer speed, the Beats 60W USB-C woven cable is a good choice. However, for users with high-speed data transfer needs, such as frequently handling high-definition videos or large file transfers, this cable may not suffice, and a more specialized data cable would be recommended.
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