ANKER USB to micro USB adapter (2-in-1 pack)

I bought this product to turn my existing micro USB cables into potential USB C type cables for my new phone, the One Plus 3. Rather than buying new cables, I thought this would give me the flexibility to travel with just one cable which charges both my device (with the adapter) and my wife’s device (without the adapter). Plus it’s a good back up to have in case I misplace my original USB C cable. Having said that, the product arrived in a really nice small package, with both the adapters lying flat in the plastic cut out package. I have actually retained the packaging as I find its best to put the adapters back in this while travelling. This way, they are less likely to be misplaced or lost, given how small their footprint is, and they remain safe as well. In terms of usage, the product works exactly as I would have liked it to. The micro USB cable fits nice and snug into this adapter, and in return, the adapter itself plugs nicely into my mobile phone. Both the connections are solid, and there is no chance of accidentally unplugging the charging process. In the morning, when I’m sleepy and not really paying attention, I have tried to unplug the thing by just tugging on the charging cable (which is wrong, I know!), and it simply ends up unplugging the cable from the adapter, meanwhile the adapter remains plugged in to my mobile phone. The tugging actually takes a bit of force, and it still doesn’t unplug the adapter from the mobile phone itself, which is a testament to how well made the product is. The price might seem a bit steep, but like another reviewer said, this is Anker. I have used their products previously, and their quality and reliability is top notch. Given that I will be using these adapters so much for many months to come, I think it’s worth investing in a reliable brand, which Anker definitely is. Oh, and lastly, as mentioned before, the adapters are quite thin and sleek. Other reviewers have added photographs, so I won’t add my own, but their pictures are not misleading at all. The adapters really are that small! Hence I decided to retain their original package as I think that’s the best way to story them when they are not in use! Overall, 5 star!

I was sceptical at first because I've never bought from this company before, or at least I don't recall but upon receiving the item I discovered it's a electronics company from the United States. I finally got a new phone after 5 years and it uses the wonderful brand spanking new USB3 Type C or USB Type C or whatever it officially is. I was like yes, finally the people behind the incredible and revolutionary Universal Serial Bus have finally made a reversible version. The future is here people! However, this new technology makes the old obsolete to a degree and as the cable that was package with the phone is a poultry 1.5 meters I am stuck with a 3 meter USB 2 charging cable that is not compatible with my shiny new phone! Well no more! Anker to the rescue. It's a wonderful USB Type C adapter that means I can use the old USB micro cable with my new phone, brilliant! ------- TL;DR Now about the product, it comes packages in a lovely looking and easy to open blister type package infused with a small piece of card. The adapter itself is incredibly simple to use. It is a straight forward as you can imagine. Not much to say about it other than it looks nice and works great! To put it simply it does what it says on the tin, thanks Anker! P.S I used said shiny new phone and the Anker adapter to take and upload the photo of the Anker packaging! (Phoooosh Mind blown)

This cable has been reviewed and recommended by Benson Leung on the US website. For those that do not know, Benson Leung is a Google Engineer on the Pixel team. He is very passionate about the USB-C standards and is reviewing various cables on Amazon to help clarify those that are "approved". Highlights from Bensons review, which you can see for yourself on the US site. Now for more subjective judgments of this adapter : The Anker adapter has a black glossy overmold with the Anker logo on it. The whole thing is very small, barely larger than the Type-C or Micro-B connectors on both ends. The Type-C plug on this adapter is a very unique for a Micro-B adapter because in typical Anker fashion, it uses a very good quality plug made with a deep-draw extrusion process. The plug is a single continuous piece of metal all the way around, meaning it's stronger than other stamped type plugs. This type of plug is the same kind that is used on all of Google and Apple's Type-C plugs, and the quality shows here. In conclusion : A high quality charging and data sync MicroUSB Adapter from Anker! The adapter is a great safe way to breathe new life into your old A-to-MicroUSB cables for use with newer USB Type-C devices such as Nexus 6P/5X or Pixel devices. It is also future proof for fast charging USB Type-C devices to come!

Great product idea and very useful in day to day life. I have a single charger with USB C end and so use this to charge my phone with my old micro-usb chargers (including my car charger). Works well. Doesnt charge as quickly as the proprietary USB C charger but has not caused any problems with over-heating or data loss. Only issue can be the very small size. You will need to keep it attached to a charger or it might get lost easily. I have the black coloured ones and it can seem easily lost.

El adaptador se siente de muy buena calidad y al insertarlo en mi cable no está nada flojo, al contrario, se fija muy bien. El envío de un 1 día se cumplió perfecto.

Nice and compact. Good quality.

Tänk på att detta är micro-USB till USB-C och inte tvärtom som jag behövde och som det står i rubrik och text. Blev en retur.

Update: 4 years later One of the adapters stopped working, with a "bulge" pushing through the plastic (see pics). Failed with a flaky connection. In fairness to Anker, they swapped out a failed adapter early on and 4 years is a good run...outasting an oem LG cable, and many no name cables and accessories. One still going strong, and still happy with purchase. ----- Revised my review to 5 stars. Had a small issue with the adapters. They proactively reached out and took care of the problem. As I sit here thinking about the sea of electronics and cables that are not Anker brand, some working so-so, some long since in the garbage. I realize that when a company stands by what it sells, no matter how small, it is worth paying a bit extra for (and even then, it wasn't much more). No more no name stuff from eBay for me! Protect your investment and buy something that works. Good job Anker! ------- Bought this to allow me to use a micro-usb cable that I keep at work and another in the car. They work, and they are solid. The quality is immediately apparent. The adapters are small, no wider than the micro-usb connector they are attached to. I plug these into a phone using a Poetic full coverage case that has only a small opening, and it fit no problem. Length is short too. The adapter fits *very* snuggly on the cable and on the phone (a little less snug on the phone). This is a good thing as it won't come off the cable easily. Because it is smooth though, I tend to pull the cable connector end to remove it from the device. Sometimes this causes it to separate, and occasionally the adapter has flown off, which can be annoying as it is quite small. If there was some way to loosely tie it to the cable so at least it wouldn't fly off it would be nice. Or maybe a grippy texture would help. That said, the devices work, and though they cost a bit more than competitors it is easy to see the build quality here. You could pay less, but it is what stands between your $5 cable and your $500 phone. Worth the price.

I recently bought a Nexus 6P phone and knew that I would have to purchase new cables and possibly new chargers. What I didn't know was there was an issue with many chargers and cables being sold as USB-C compliant. The issues ranged from poor data propagation to improper power connections, some causing electrical damage. Being very weary, I did some research and found that a Google engineer by the name of Benson Leung had been certifying different cables and adapters. These were listed as "Approved". I can tell you all that I have bought two sets of these adapters and LOVE them! The adapters are made of plastic, but feel very sturdy. When you plug them into the charging port of the phone, it is a very solid connection. The only thing I am conscious of when plugged in is to make sure I'm careful of the combined length of the cable micro-USB connector + the adapter. They are also inexpensive enough that I am able to purchase a couple packs in order to continue to use my existing chargers...even those with built-in micro USB connectors. The only downside is they don't charge as fast as a straight USB-C to USB-C cable/charger combinations. That isn't a fault of the adapter. These adapters have brought new life into my legacy micro-USB cables and will help out in a pinch. They are made by a solid company that I have come to respect for their quality of craftsmanship. I hope this review gives you some additional insight into these little gems and hope you find these adapters as reliable as I have!