Best Prices on Cables in Sri Lanka

Choose a charging cable by its plugs and watts

A charging cable carries power from a charger or power bank to your device, and many also move files to a computer. Start with the two plugs, one for your device and one for your charger. Many phones, tablets and laptops now use Type C cables, which have a small oval plug that fits either way up. Apple devices with the older port need Lightning cables.

Charging cable checks: plugs, watts and length

Look at both plugs first. USB-C is the small oval plug, and USB-A is the wide flat plug on older chargers and computers. Lightning is Apple’s thin flat plug, and Micro USB is a small plug on older Android phones, speakers and power banks.

Next, check the power the cable is rated for. USB-C cables show it in watts, and older USB-A cables often show it in amps (A). Match the rating to your charger, so the cable can carry all the power it gives.

Length and build matter for daily use. A 1 m cable is easy to keep in a bag. A 2 m cable reaches further from the wall socket to a bed or sofa. A braided cable has a woven cover, and some makers test how many bends their cables can take.

Cable	Good for	Note
USB-C to USB-C	Phones, tablets and laptops with USB-C	Check the watt rating for a laptop
USB-A to USB-C	Chargers and computers with only the wide USB-A port	Check the amp or watt rating
USB-C to Lightning	Apple devices with a Lightning port	Lets a USB-C charger fast charge them
USB-A to Micro USB	Older Android phones, speakers and power banks	Check the amp rating on the box

What changes the charging cable price in Sri Lanka

A cable costs more with a higher watt rating, more length and a braided cover. Stronger joints at the plugs also add to the price.

Product	Price
Baseus Cafule Series Fast Charging Cable USB-iPhone	From Rs.1,120.00 - Rs.1,800.00
Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m)	Rs.7,490.00
Apple 60W USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)	Rs.7,490.00
Anker 322 USB C to Lightning Braided Cable - A81B	From Rs.4,990.00 - Rs.5,990.00
Anker Zolo USB C to USB C 240W Braided Fast Charging Cable - A8060	From Rs.4,000.00 - Rs.4,500.00
Anker 322 USB C to USB C Braided Cable -  A81F5	From Rs.3,490.00 - Rs.3,990.00
Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	Rs.11,990.00
Powerology Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable	From Rs.4,490.00 - Rs.5,000.00
Baseus Crystal Shine Series Type-C to Type-C 100W Quick Charging Data Cable Blue	From Rs.2,792.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the cable affect charging speed?

Yes. If the cable is rated for fewer watts than your charger gives, it holds back the charge. This matters most for laptops, because a high-watt laptop charger needs a cable rated for its watts, such as 100W or 240W.

Why do charging cables stop working?

Most break near the plug, where the cable bends the most. Pull the plug, not the wire, when you unplug it, and keep the cable away from sharp bends.

Are braided cables better?

They handle tangles and daily bending better than a plain cover, so they suit a cable that lives in your bag. The braid does not change charging speed, because the watt rating decides that.