Best 4-in-1 Charging Cable in India: What 240W Means and Which Devices It Charges — Capes

Most homes in India still run a mix of plugs: a USB-C laptop, a USB-C Android phone, an older Lightning iPhone, and a car or wall charger with the old rectangular USB-A port. A 4-in-1 cable covers all of them with one cable in the bag. The "240W" on the box is the part people misread, so this guide explains it plainly.

What is a 4-in-1 charging cable?

It is one cable whose ends give four plug combinations. On the Capes MagLock 4-in-1 those are:

What does 240W mean on a charging cable?

It means the cable is built to carry up to 240 watts, the highest level in the USB Power Delivery standard. It does not mean your device will charge at 240W.

According to the USB Implementers Forum, USB PD Revision 3.1 raised the ceiling to 240W. Before it, USB PD stopped at 100W, using 20V over USB-C cables rated for 5 amps. Revision 3.1 added 28V, 36V and 48V levels, which allow 140W, 180W and 240W respectively, and the USB-C cable specification was updated to define 240W cables.

Two things have to be true for that much power to flow:

• The cable says it can handle it. USB-C cables rated for 5 amps carry a small "e-marker" chip that tells the charger what the cable can take. Both MagLock 240W cables list a smart e-marker chip on their product pages.
• The charger and the device both support that level. Charger and device agree on a power level each time you plug in. A phone that asks for 25W gets 25W, whatever the cable is rated for.

So a 240W cable is about headroom: it will not be the bottleneck for any USB-C laptop, phone or tablet you plug in today.

Will a 240W cable charge my phone faster?

Only if your current cable was holding it back. A phone charges at the power it negotiates with the charger. If you were using a cheap cable that limits power, a properly rated cable can bring the speed back up to what your phone and charger support. It will never push more power than the phone asks for.

The USB-A ends are a separate case. Old-style USB-A ports don't use USB Power Delivery and supply far less power, so a phone charged through the USB-A end charges at whatever that port provides. Lightning iPhones also draw far less than 240W; the high rating matters for USB-C laptops.

Which devices does a 4-in-1 cable charge?

Anything with a USB-C or Lightning port, from a USB-C or USB-A charger. The limit on speed is almost always the charger or the device.

The cable also supports data transfer for syncing. The product pages don't list a data speed or video output, so for an external SSD or a monitor, use a cable rated for that job.

Should I buy a 4-in-1 or a single USB-C to USB-C cable?

Buy the 4-in-1 if you have Lightning devices or USB-A chargers in your life; buy the USB-C to USB-C cable if everything you own is USB-C. Many people keep one of each: the dedicated cable on the desk, the 4-in-1 in the bag.

"Magnetic" on both cables refers to the coil design: the flat, magnetic cable is made to coil up and resist tangling in a bag.

What should I check before buying any 240W cable?

Look for the e-marker, a stated wattage, and a warranty. A quick checklist:

• E-marker chip named in the specifications, not just "240W" on the box.
• Which plug pairs carry the full rating. On any 4-in-1, the top rating applies to USB-C to USB-C.
• Reinforced ends and a braided jacket, since the bend at the plug is a common failure point.
• Data needs. If you move large files or connect a monitor, check the data rating separately.
• Warranty. Both MagLock cables have a 6-month warranty.

For a tidy desk, pair the cable with the 3-in-1 MagLock Stand, a laptop riser, MagSafe phone stand and tablet stand in one.

Pick your MagLock cable

Compare both in the MagLock charging cables collection. Outside India? Shop on capes.co.

Written by Capes. Last checked: 9 October 2026.