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Purple silicone USB-C cable, soft matte finish, 6 ft length

Anker

Anker A8553 USB-C cable 240W purple 6 ft

SKU CH-Y78Y-HG7YQ

A soft, tangle-free USB-C cable rated for 240W charging with a 25,000-bend lifespan

  • Compatible phone brandsApple
  • Compatible phone modelsiPhone
  • Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
  • Max output power240 W
  • Product typeCable
  • Product colorPurple

Color Purple

Length 6ft

  • Soft silicone finish feels remarkably gentle on fingers
  • 25,000-bend lifespan handles daily charging stresses
  • Tangle-free flexibility stays neat in bags or pockets
  • 240W max power charges phones, tablets and laptops
  • 6 ft length gives comfortable reach for desk or bedside use

Cable identity and purpose

The Anker A8553 is a USB-C to USB-C cable finished in purple silicone and rated for up to 240W of power delivery. It is built for owners of iPhone 15 or 16 series phones, MacBook Pro 2020 models and other USB-C devices that need a single cord for charging and USB 2.0 data transfer. The six-foot length gives extra reach between a wall adapter and a device on a desk or nightstand.

Build integration

The cable plugs directly into any USB-C port on a charger, power bank or laptop and requires no extra adapters or drivers. Its soft silicone jacket stays tangle-free when coiled in a bag or wrapped around a portable charger, freeing up space that stiffer cables would waste. The 25,000-bend lifespan means the connector ends survive repeated insertion and removal without fraying.

Sustained-load behaviour

Rated at 240W maximum output, the cable maintains full power delivery during extended charging sessions for laptops and tablets, not just brief phone top-ups. The silicone exterior resists heat build-up and remains flexible after hours of continuous use, so the cord does not stiffen or kink under prolonged high-current loads.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 9,983 comparable items (median $18.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAnker
Model nameA8553
Product typeCable
Product colorPurple
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
Power
Max output power240 W
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Compatibility
Compatible phone brandsApple
Compatible phone modelsiPhone

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Questions about this item

Does the 240W rating hold up during long charging sessions without overheating the cable?

The silicone finish stays soft while the internal construction handles sustained 240W delivery; no thermal throttle is mentioned for the cable itself.

How much heat or noise does the cable produce when a laptop draws full power all day?

The cable has no active cooling and generates no audible noise; warmth at the connectors is normal under continuous 240W load.

What must my charger and device support for this USB 2.0 cable to deliver 240W?

Both the charger and the USB-C device must support USB Power Delivery at 240W; the cable carries the power but does not negotiate it.

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