Branded Charging Cables: Standard & 3-in-1 Cables

Promotional Charging Cables Give Your Brand a Boost

When it comes to promotional products, tech accessories are in high demand due to their affordability and usefulness. Statistics show that 95% of Americans own at least one mobile device and 38% own a mobile phone, tablet, and laptop. Since we use our digital devices at home, in the office, and on the go, promotional charging cords and custom cables get plenty of use.

Our extensive selection of personalized charging accessories includes custom iPhone charging cables for Apple devices and branded charging cables for Androids. You'll find lightning cable connectors, micro-USB connectors, and Type-C chargers. Add your logo to a memorable Leather Look 3-in-1 Charging Cable Key Ring, 3-in-1 charging cable, or custom USB cable kit with carabiner for a tradeshow giveaway, corporate gift, or company swag item. Consider these popular promotional charging cables:

• Dune 2-In-1 Charging Cable Keychain
• 3-in-1 Charger Cable in Carabiner Storage Tube
• Jellyfish light-up braided charging cable
• Cinema Lightbox Charging Cable

Stay Organized with Custom Charging Cables and Accessories

A branded 5-in 1, 4-in1, or 3-in-1 charging cable, dual-charging cable, or phone holder with charging cable can help keep customers and clients organized. A key ring with a charging cable is another popular choice and makes a great giveaway for any industry. Not sure which personalized charger cord or custom phone charger cable best fits your needs? Stay organized with these clever options:

• Carry All 3-In-1 Set
• 3-in-1 noodle charging cable
• Retract-It Type C Lighted 3-in-1 Charging Cable
• Cotton canvas custom USB charging cable
• 10 foot 3-in-1 rainbow custom braided cables

Device Compatibility

Choosing the right charging cable is easy when it is for yourself, as you know to look for one that is compatible with your specific device, be it an Apple® or an Android. When you are ordering promotional chargers for employees, students, and potential customers and clients, however, this becomes a trickier endeavor. That is where charging cables with multiple functions and tips come in.

These increasingly popular gadgets often contain:
3 charging tips, 4 charging tips, including the USB Type-C adaptor, that can be used with multiple devices, and even 5 charging tips.

Another factor to consider when looking for an Apple-compatible promotional charging cable is whether the product is MFi certified. MFi certified cables, although they are at a slightly higher price point, ensure safety and compatibility with Apple® devices and have been approved for both charging and data transfer.

USB Port Compatibility

USB connectors are distinguished by their shape and compatibility with specialized ports. There are several different connector designs that you'll find in the charging cables that we offer:

USB-A

• These flat, rectangular connectors are the most popular, as most laptops and tablets contain USB-A ports. Our charging cables will contain one of these to plug into computers, automobile dashes, or wall outlets, which will then power up the connectors that go to phones and tablets.

USB Mini

• These are typically used with digital cameras.

Micro USB

• These are used with older Android mobile phones.

USB-C

• These plugs and ports are rectangular with four rounded corners. All USB-C cables are USB 3.1, which means that if the device and charger support it, they can charge at breakneck speed. USB-C is the new standard cable, charging new Android phones, Chromebooks, and Apple devices including MacBooks.

Lightning or 8 Pin

• Apple created its own proprietary charging cable connector for iPhones, iPods, and iPads. The lightning, introduced in 2012, has a symmetrical flat, 8-pin interface, allowing it to be inserted with either side facing up. Some chargers feature an adaptor from the lightning tip to the USB-C for use with any Apple device.

Charging Speed

USB Speeds

As a rule of thumb, shorter charging cables and thicker charging cables will charge devices faster. Charging speed depends on the number of watts that can be carried through the cable. To date, there have been four USB charging cable standards with respect to speed. USB 2.0 is the most used standard today.

• USB 1.1 or "Full Speed" USB: USB 1.1 devices can reach a maximum transmission rate of 12 Megabytes per second (Mbps).
• USB 2.0 or "High-Speed" USB: USB 2.0 compliant devices can reach a maximum transmission rate of 480 Mbps.
• USB 3.0 or "SuperSpeed" USB: USB 3.0 compliant devices can reach a maximum transmission rate of 5 Gigabytes per second (Gbps), or 5,120 Mbps.
• USB 3.1 or "Superspeed+" USB: USB 3.1 compliant devices can transfer data at 10 Gbps, or 10,240 Mbps.

The high-speed Android® W/ Mfi Adaptor, in addition to offering an attention getting all-over imprint, offers a fast transmission rate.

Our charging cables are not typically marked with a speed rating, but here is your secret decoder ring. All USB-C tip cables are USB 3.1 or Superspeed+! Choose a USB-C charging cable, and make sure it is also short, and you have speed on your side. Here are a few short cables featuring USB-C along with other tips:

• Metallic Multi-Port with Light Up Logo Cable
• Leather Look 3-in-1 Charging Cable Key Ring
• 3-In-1 Charging Cable Snap Wrap & Key Ring

Just one caveat, the charger and device used with the Type-C charging cable must also support that speed for maximum speed, so your mileage may vary.

Size/Length

What is the ideal charging cable length?

The answer to that varies depending on the intended use. There's no one-size-fits-all, and consumers should consider where they'll be charging their devices most of the time to find the right cord length. In general, though, it's best to err on the side of shorter. Less length means faster charge times and less area for potential failure, and has the benefit of making it more difficult to use a device while it's plugged in (a big no-no, for reasons detailed later). Cords come in a range of lengths, from one foot to more than 10 feet. Three feet is the most common standard length.

• For charging from a USB port on a desktop computer, one foot or less of cable should be sufficient.
• For the hotel rooms and planes that frequent travelers find themselves in, short is best. Hotel nightstands have outlets and charging ports built into them or on the wall right next to them. Airline seats have outlets built right in as well. Long cables are just an annoyance that gets in the way in that setting.
• In a car, three feet is a good length. This is long enough to allow a driver to place the phone in a stable resting place, but not so long that the cord is likely to become tangled or get in the way of safe driving.
• When leaving a device on a nightstand or counter, up to six feet of cord might be warranted, depending on the distance of the surface from the nearest outlet. Many people also have a designated couch charger for the living room. To charge a phone while using it from any seat of a couch, you need a pretty long cable.
• Longer cords of nine feet or more can come in handy in public locales such as the library, a coffee shop, or another area where it might be difficult to find a spot right next to an outlet.
  • Short Charging Cable Options
  • 3-In-1 Charging Cable Snap Wrap & Key Ring
  • Metallic Multi-Port with Light Up Logo Cable
  • Medium Charging Cable Options
  • Dune Cable Set 
  • 3ft Metallic Multi Charging Cable with Type-C
  • Long Charging Cable Options
  • Self-Storing Smartphone Cable 
  • Android® Cable W/ Mfi Adaptor

Convenience for Frequent Use

Multi-use charging cords allow folks to keep essential items close at hand, wherever they may roam, and that means more exposure for your brand and logo. Here are some options that offer convenient charging on the go for work, travel, school, and in the home:

• Charging Cable Lanyard with Phone Holder
  A great hands-free option for tradeshows, conferences, and other events, your logo will get maximum exposure on this useful gadget.
• Keychain Charging Cable
  Your logo will travel far on a keychain that also doubles as a charging cable.
• 3-in-1 Charger Cable in Carabiner Storage Tube
• A charging cable with a carabiner attachment allows users to attach the charger to keyrings, bags and lanyards, which offer additional branding opportunities.
• Retractable Charging Cables
  Retractable charging cables are great for travel, as they won't get tangled in your luggage. They are also the perfect size to transport between home and the office.
• Charging Kits
  Kits that include charging cables, power banks, and other tech accessories are great options for those who are on the go or travel for business, as they are highly portable and keep everything neatly together. As people tend to keep promotional items that they can use, custom imprinted charging kits are likely to be spotted at the airport, at conferences, and on college campuses.

Logo Visibility

People choose promotional products because of the option to display a custom logo on the items. While consumers will remember the gifting company regardless of the size or placement of the logo, it's important to consider the logo size and placement in all promotional buying decisions.

While charging cords tend to have a smaller imprint area, there are several added features which can bring extra attention to your name and logo. Chargers with light-up logos, chargers with full color logos, chargers with cases, and charging kits are all examples of ways you can maximize your logo imprint area, and because they are fun and useful, they are likely to be held on to by their recipients.

For best results in ensuring your logo or message will look clear and attractive on a charging cable or carrying case, send either a vector file (PDF, EPS, AI, SVG, or INDD) or a high resolution (at least 300dpi) image file (JPG, BMP, TIF, PNG, GIF, or PSD). Be sure that your image has crisp, clean lines and is not pixelated or muddy. If you're not sure your art meets those guidelines, Crestline's graphics team is here to assist you at no additional charge. Just let your sales representative know you'd like help with your art.

Charging Multiple Devices at Once

When one needs to charge up more than one device at a time, a multi-function charging option can save time and keep everything up and running. As stated earlier, universal charging options are in high demand, as they work for everyone. Additional choices include: the Leather Look 3-in-1 Charging Cable Key Ring and the Metallic Multi-Port with Light Up Logo Cable.

Attachment Options

There are several types of universal charging cables available with differing ways to access the attachments. Others have interchangeable tips, which are more compact, but require a quick flip to switch from one to the other and cannot charge more than one type of device at a time.

Why Buy Promotional Charging Cables? The Bottom Line

Worldwide, approximately 6.5 billion people own a mobile phone, 249 million of them in the US alone. On top of that, more than half of Americans own tablet computers. That's a lot of devices!

The chargers that come with these devices aren't necessarily the most convenient, feature-laden, fast, versatile, or durable options, which makes branded charging cables a natural choice for promotional marketing. Your clients and prospects will appreciate an upgrade and remember you for providing one. Industry data backs this up:

• According to a study by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), 87% of consumers say they would keep a promotional power bank because it is useful.

Charging cables are an item that absolutely everyone needs, and the more of them you have, the better. The cables that come with phones don't typically last the life of the device, so replacements are a must-have. On top of that, no one wants to get stuck without one, so the smart move is to leave one everywhere you'll use it: in a purse or backpack, in the car, on your desk, on your bedside table and on the kitchen counter.

Crestline's Director of Vendor Relations puts it best, "Have you ever seen anyone ever turn a free one down unless it's the wrong type of cable for their phone? Most of them now are multi-tipped. So, it's probably one of the best giveaways right now because no one's going to throw it away. It's the ultimate giveaway."

In addition to custom imprinted charging cables and wireless chargers, you may also want to consider adding best-selling phone and tablet tech accessories like USB flash drives, chargers and power banks, PopSockets®, phone wallets, or tablet and phone stands to your next promotion, giveaway, or event. Browse our selection of tablet and phone cases and visit our buyer's guide to learn more about promotional tech accessories.

Customer Reviews of our Branded Charging Cables

"We ordered these for a digital conference, and it was the best idea! Everyone loved it." - Michele, NJ 3-Way Noodle Charging Cable

"Everyone needs and uses a power cord somewhere in their home, office, or place of employment. These are extremely beneficial in every way." – Scott, PA  Dune Cable Set

"Great Product, our Customers Love them!" – Frank, AZ  Long 6.5 ft Bottled 3-in-1 Charging Cable