Twelve South Cablesnap 65W - The Charger That Hides Its Cable Inside
Chargers keep getting smaller, but the cable is always tangled at the bottom of my bag. When I heard Twelve South had tucked the cable right into the charger's body, it caught my eye.
📊 Quick Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Twelve South |
| Price | TBD |
| Output | 65W |
| Ports | 2 USB-C (one appears to double as the built-in cable), 1 USB-A |
| Key features | USB-C cable that stores in the body, foldable plug |
| One-line verdict | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ A charger where you can't forget the cable |
✨ 3-Line Summary
- 👍 Biggest strength: No more remembering to pack a cable
- 👎 Downside: The exact release date, price, and built-in cable length still need to be confirmed
- 🎯 Recommended for: Business travelers and vacationers who carry a laptop and phone together
📸 Product Tour
The cable pulls out of a groove on the side of the body. The 'twelve south' logo and 65W marking are crisp and clear.
It charges a phone, earbud case, and laptop all at once.
A swappable plug sits alongside it, which suggests there's an international travel configuration.
On the left are the built-in cable groove, USB-C, and USB-A ports. On the right is the back with the plug folded.
🔍 Why It Caught My Eye
The cable becomes part of the charger
You can pack the charger and still be stuck if you forget the cable. When the cable sits in a groove in the body, that mistake is structurally gone.
65W covers a laptop too
65W is a good output range for charging a thin laptop and a phone with a single unit. It also has both USB-C and USB-A ports, so it looks like you can keep using your existing devices as they are.
Finish worthy of Twelve South
The design, with an embossed logo in navy and white, looks clean and tidy. It seems like it wouldn't look out of place on a desk.
🤔 What Gives Me Pause
Limits of the built-in cable
If the cable is short or comes in only one type, you'll end up packing another cable anyway. Length and maximum output need to be checked against the official specs.
Size and price
Because it holds the cable, it may be thicker than a typical 65W charger. The price hasn't been confirmed yet either.
📋 Product Traits (Subjective Ratings)
- Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Portability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (price unconfirmed)
🛒 Pre-Purchase Checklist
✅ Recommended for
- People who often forget their cable
- People who want a light, minimal bag
- Laptop users who travel frequently for work
❌ Not recommended for
- People who already have a good multi-port charger and cable set
- People who need high output of 100W or more
🎯 Final Verdict
Packing a charger and cable separately is a small hassle, but it's the one we run into most often. The Cablesnap solves that hassle through its structure.
We'll be able to judge once the price and cable specs are public, but the idea alone puts it on the want-it side for me. If you want a lighter travel bag, it's worth keeping an eye on.
Source: Yanko Design product page
