A good cable can drastically improve your experience of using Android Auto. It not only lets you stay connected but also charges your smartphone at a good pace. With that in mind, here are the best short Android Auto cables.
CableCreation 2-in-1 USB Cable
- Length: 0.8ft
- Connector: USB-A
CableCreation 2-in-1 USB Cable
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If you still have an old smartphone with a micro-USB port, the CableCreation short USB-C cable has you covered. The primary connector is micro-USB, while the secondary USB-C connector lets you connect to your new phone. More importantly, these cables are sturdy and durable.
Apart from the built-in adapter, the CableCreation cord’s USP is that it’s braided. This ensures your cable remains intact even with multiple connections and disconnections while at the same time helping with heat resistance.
What We Like
- Braided cable
- Has both micro-USB & USB-C connectors
What We Don’t Like
- Slow charging speeds
Umefly Short USB Cord (Pack of 5)
- Length: 1ft
- Connector: USB-A
Umefly Short USB Cord
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The Umefly Android Auto USB-C cable bundle comes with five short USB-C cables. As such, if you have multiple vehicles or your car has several USB ports or chargers, this bundle proves to be the right buy. While these cables are braided, they are durable, especially for the price.
The affordable price tag makes them an excellent value-for-money proposition. While they won’t last you years on end, they are good for a year. Plus, you can keep a couple of them as backup.
What We Like
- Durable
- Includes 5 cables in the box
What We Don’t Like
- The cables are not braided
Aceyoon Angled USB-C Cable
- Length: 0.6ft
- Connector: USB-A
Aceyoon Angled USB-C Cable
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Just like Umefly, Aceyoon also includes multiple cables in the box. However, in this case, the Android Auto cables are superior in terms of build and design. They are braided and will last long, even if you plug and unplug them repeatedly.
The Aceyoon cord has an angled 90-degree USB-C connector, unlike standard USB-C cables. This reduces strain at the end of the cable. The angled connector also ensures that passengers charging their phones can easily hold and use the device without the charging cable coming in between.
If your car has a USB-C port, there is a USB-C version with angled connectors .
What We Like
- Angled connectors
- Braided cable
What We Don’t Like
- Slow charging speeds
LamToon Short USB Cable
- Length: 0.46ft
- Connector: USB-A
LamToon Short USB Cable
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The LamToon short USB cable offers a new look. Its flat build prevents the cable from getting tangled in your car, especially if you have multiple USB cables. The cable’s flat design also makes it look more minimalistic.
The good news is that it supports transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. Above all, the LamToon USB cable is one of the toughest cables out there. These factors combine to make it a good bang-for-the-buck deal.
What We Like
- Extremely durable
- Tangle-free
What We Don’t Like
- Can be too short for some cars
BOLS Short USB-C Cable
- Length: 0.46ft
- Connector: USB-A
BOLS Short USB-C Cable
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The BOLS USB-C cable may seem similar to the LamToon one, but there are two key differences. First, this cable has USB-C connections on both ends. Second, the transfer speeds go up to 40Gbps, which makes it versatile. You can use it to connect your phone to your PC or interface an SSD with your Mac data transfer, apart from connecting to Android Auto.
If you have a new car that has a USB-C port, the BOLS short cable is arguably the best USB-C cable for Android Auto you can get. It has a solid build and has the same characteristics as the LamToon USB cable mentioned above. One of the most significant advantages of the cable having a USB-C connector on both ends is excellent transfer speeds. Interestingly, you can also charge your laptop by connecting it to the right car charger with 100W support .
What We Like
- Extremely durable
- 100W charging
What We Don’t Like
- Nil
