Nomad is updating one of my favorite and most tech-savvy clutch accessories they make. They’re expanding their ChargeKey line with a new Stellar Orange color to perfectly match the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. ChargeKey has been one of Nomad’s longest-running products and is still one of the easiest solutions to keep a reliable cable on your keychain that can do it all, from ultra-high-speed charging to pro-level data transfer speeds. Here’s what you need to know.
As I said above, basically, the functionality has not changed. They updated ChargeKey’s functionality about a year ago to fully support all modern USB-C standards. It went from just a quick backup cable to one capable of handling high power charging and fast data transfer when needed. For something so small, meant to live only on your keychain, the spec list and build quality is pretty impressive. Here’s what you get:
- Fast charging up to 240 W
- Data transfer speed up to 10 Gbps (USB 3.1)
- Braided nylon cable
- Electrified zinc cable supports
- Magnetic cable ends that snap together for storage
of ChargeKey it can handle most charging needs with its 240W output, and if you need to transfer large files from an SSD to a computer or vice versa, you can do so without any problems.
My experience
I’ve had every version of it ChargeKeyeven the old Lightning version. The biggest thing for me has always been how reliable it is. It has lived on my chain for years. At that time, it reached 60 W for the USB-C version, only 20 W for the Lightning version. I am pleased with how much more useful it has become. Now I can safely use it when editing footage on the go with my SSD, thanks to much faster USB 3.1 transfer speeds. The same goes for charging. If I need to charge my iPad Pro or a MacBook pro at full speed, I can now easily do so. It also pairs surprisingly well with Nomad Slim Wall Chargers. I’m also a big fan of the new color and how well it matches the iPhone 17 Pro. It has a beautiful two-tone orange color. You have the lighter orange nylon fabric on the cable itself and then you have the orange chrome accents on the cable tips and the key chain ring. You can tell they put a lot of time and effort into material choices.
Price, availability and final thoughts
The new one The Stellar Orange ChargeKey is available today for $29 from the Nomad website. They are still selling their original black/grey color, but if you have a Cosmic Orange iPhone then this is the way to go. It will charge your iPhone at full 40W speed and transfer up to 10Gbps in any scenario. So if you’re in the market for an emergency cable that looks good, or have a loved one who needs a gift for their new Cosmic Orange iPhone, then this is something to consider!
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