Magnetic cables are a good solution to this and other problems. The magnetic tip...

ilyt · on Dec 28, 2022

Then you need some extra connector or cable after few years and realize none of them are in production anymore...

axiolite · on Dec 28, 2022

I've only seen two designs of magnetic USB cables. The most popular is round, and I've confirmed different manufacturers' tips/cables are fully interchangeable.

The other style is oval shaped, and those would obviously be incompatible.

And what's the worst that happens? I might eventually have to switch to normal, horrible cables, like you use every single day? Enjoy wearing out your cables and devices...

MayeulC · on Dec 28, 2022

I have three incompatible round tips: 20W, 4 connectors, 60W, 5 connectors (x2).

Aliexpress brands respectively uslion (x2) and elough.

Fire-Dragon-DoL · on Dec 28, 2022

From my understanding, this violate the spec potentially connecting all the pins at the same time which causes some sort of spike in power which is bad?

lesuorac · on Dec 28, 2022

And this is why I buy a case of junk ....

Still have some working iPad 1 chargers (fat lightning).