Someone Finally Made an Apple Watch Accessory That Should Have Existed All Along

Nomad, one of the best-known makers of Apple accessories, has announced a “first-of-its-kind” USB-C cable capable of charging any of Apple’s newest devices, including iPhone, MacBook, iPad, AirPods — and even an Apple Watch.

It’s called the Universal Cable for Apple Watch. The brand’s CEO,  Noah Dentzel, calls it “the single best cable on the market for the Apple ecosystem.”

Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

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A single USB-C cable (plus puck)

The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch is a single USB-C to USB-C cable measuring 1.5 meters (about five feet) in length. It’s a durable cable made of braided Kevlar and featuring metal connectors. But it’s really unique because, at one end, an Apple Watch charging puck is integrated into the cable.

With this single cable, you can charge two devices simultaneously: one wired via USB-C and one wirelessly via the charging puck. (The charging puck can power any Apple Watch or AirPods with a wireless charging case.)

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Up to 100 watts

Nomad says that the Universal Cable for Apple Watch can distribute up to 100 watts with Power Delivery (PD), allowing it to fast charge an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. It also can fast charge Apple Watch models that are Series 7 or later.

Nomad recommends pairing the cable with a 65-watt (or greater) power adapter. If you want to charge multiple devices simultaneously, you’ll need a power adapter that’s at least 20 watts.

The cable also supports data transfer, but Nomad says it’s not specifically designed for it. According to the brand, it only supports USB 2.0 data transfer speeds “to allow for longer cable length.”

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Price and availability

The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch costs $100, which is definitely expensive, but you’re paying for the cable length, premium build and unique streamlined design.

It’s available for purchase on the company’s website.

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Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch

• $100 at Nomad

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