$219,836 raised out of $10,000
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Indiegogo
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Start date
Aug 23, 2024
Close date
Aug 31, 2024
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Powerful cable: 100W PD Charge | 27W Apple Fast Charge | Charge USB-C, Apple &Micro USB with 1 cable

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Check out the 9to5Mac hands-on review

“Chargeasap’s Connect Pro Magnetic charging cables are set to redefine what a universal cable is by offering a robust, user-friendly solution that caters to a wide range of devices and needs”

Check out Techbuzz Ireland’s hands-on review

“The latest cable now on offer from Chargeasap is a pretty cool one offering more than one would expect from a cable”

Check out seomarketing’s hands-on review

Are you fed up with juggling multiple cables for different devices? Imagine needing just one magnetic cable for all of them!

In our tech-centric world, we’re constantly juggling multiple smart devices. Whether we’re working remotely, traveling, or just on the go, keeping everything charged up can be a hassle. Are you tired of carrying around a tangled mess of cables for all your devices?

Enter Chargeasap’s solution: a 100W magnetic cable that’s powerful, fast, durable, and incredibly convenient. Say goodbye to cable clutter and hello to simplicity with one cable for all your charging needs!

Introducing Connect Pro: the ultimate magnetic cable that supports both 100W USB-C PD and 27W Apple Fast Charge. It’s a game-changer, allowing seamless swapping between USB-C, Apple Lightning, and Micro USB, making it compatible with all your devices from smartphones to laptops.

But that’s not all! Connect Pro boasts a revolutionary built-in power reader, displayed on a sleek LED screen, so you can see that your devices are charging at maximum speed. It’s the ideal cable for those with a busy, on-the-go lifestyle.

As pioneers of magnetic cables, we’re constantly pushing boundaries. That’s why we’ve reengineered our best-selling Infinity range to include upgraded features, perfectly complementing today’s powerful devices.

Connect Pro works with all three major USB types: USB-C, Apple Lightning, and Micro USB. Once you’ve inserted the compatible tips into your devices, it becomes a universal USB cable compatible with any modern USB device such as…

smartphones, tablets, USB-C PD devices including laptops, cameras, GoPros, speakers, headphones, Nintendo Switches, microphones, even drones plus more.

Imagine, your iPhone charging cable can also power up your MacBook Pro 16″. How convenient is that?!

With 100W Power Delivery 3.0 PPS, this magnetic cable can fast charge your laptop, perfect for devices such as the MacBook Pro 16″. You can see below our Connect Pro cable matches the maximum charging speed of the original Apple USB-C cable.

Connect Pro is the world’s first magnetic cable to fully support 27W Apple Fast charging for Lightning devices like the iPhone 14 series and earlier models. Charge your iPhone at maximum speed, reducing the iPhone 14 Pro Max charging time from empty to full in just about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Overcoming Apple chip restrictions, this achievement marks a significant milestone that earlier magnetic cables couldn’t achieve. We’re proud to lead as the first magnetic cable capable of supporting both Apple iPhone 14 and 15 max charging speeds.

You may have noticed we love incorporating screens into our products (and our customers love it too), so why not extend this feature to our magnetic cables? Connect Pro is the first magnetic cable to feature a built-in power reader showcased on a stylish LED screen. Now, you can easily monitor your device’s charging progress and speed. Pretty neat, huh?

Stop buying different cables for all your devices or when companies alter their charging ports—looking at you, Apple. Compatible with both your iPhone 14 Pro Max and 15 Pro Max, this magnetic cable is future-proof, ensuring compatibility even with your iPhone 20. Save money in the long run for more meaningful things, like that dream holiday you’ve been eyeing.

Connect Pro is fully functional and ready to go

As part of our commitment to quality, we flew to China to personally visit our factory. Here’s a snapshot of our founder Vinny showcasing the cables in person during the visit.

We’ve already manufactured 200 functional samples, that are currently being distributed to major media publications, influencers and our beta testers for hands-on testing. Excited to share the reviews with you soon!

Since the final mold for Connect Pro is locked in and approved, we’re set to kick off production right after the live campaign wraps up—or possibly even sooner.

When Chargeasap develops new products, extensive research goes into finding the right manufacturing partner. For our 12th crowdfunding campaign, we’ve partnered with a large, experienced cable factory. Consolidating Connect Pro’s production in this factory helps reduce delays common with outsourced tasks. With our background in creating high-quality mobile phone accessories and fulfilling many orders, we’ve gained insights from challenges in manufacturing and shipping, especially during the uncertainties of COVID-19.

We’re geared up for another fantastic campaign ahead! 🙂

What sets Connect Pro apart from the competition? Well, let’s dive in:

With a larger power output and an LED display providing real-time battery percentage, all in a single magnetic cable.

Superior features, specifications, and value for your money.

Leave laptop tripping accidents in the past with our Magsafe inspired connector, ensuring a snag-free experience and peace of mind. Say goodbye to worries and start your day smoothly with our yank-safe connection.

Our magnetic connection simplifies phone charging in any situation, whether you’re driving, on-the-go, in a meeting, or gaming. It’s user-friendly, allowing easy one-handed connections and disconnections—ideal for everyone, including those with dexterity challenges. No more struggling to plug in devices, even in the dark.

Ever plugged in your phone at night, only to find it dead in the morning? Connect Pro’s LED light turns green when charging is successful, so you’ll always know your device is connected and charging. Never worry about leaving your device uncharged again!

Our cable sets feature N52 grade neodymium magnets, known as the world’s strongest commercial grade magnets. These magnets are powerful enough to support up to 1.1kg (2.4lb), including devices like the iPad Pro. Trusted by over 300,000 customers since 2016, they highlight our commitment to quality and durability.

Since our Infinity magnetic cable series, we’ve made significant upgrades, including increasing magnet thickness by 9% from 6.8mm (Infinity) to 7.4mm (Connect Pro) for a stronger magnetic connection. This enhancement is complemented by an innovative locking mechanism, ensuring a more secure connection and longer lifespan.

Each cable set includes a 1.2m (3.9ft) cable and tip of your choice (USB-C, Apple (Lightning) or Micro USB), with an optional 2m (6.5ft) cable available separately, providing durability and lasting value for all your devices.

Just insert the tip into your device and snap on the cable to charge!

With USB cables, you often need different ones for each device, leading to tangles and compatibility issues. USB aims to be universal, so why not create a cable that truly fits that name?

Our goal is one cable for all your gadgets — phones, tablets, and USB devices. It works with Apple (Lightning), Micro USB, and USB-C, perfect for headphones, Nintendo Switch, E-Cigs, GoPro, and more. Connect Pro stands out by also working with USB-C laptops like MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

Connect Pro facilitates two-way full-speed USB 2.0 data transfer, clocking in at 480 Mbps, between any USB devices.

Every cable includes a complimentary cord wrap, perfect for adjusting the cable’s length or swiftly tidying it away for neat storage or transport. Say goodbye to messy and tangled cables for good.

Our cables are built to last longer than ordinary ones, especially for iPhone users who often face durability issues.

Crafted from high-quality materials like military-grade tangle-free nylon, they offer durability and reliability. Thicker cables handle higher currents for faster charging, reinforced with 4 x 3000D nylon braids for added strength.

We’ve rigorously tested these cables with a bend test machine, subjecting them to over 15,000 bends at 180 degrees to ensure they withstand daily use. They also feature an anti-fray neck design to minimize fraying or snapping at common weak points, extending their lifespan.

Magnetic cables also shield your phone port from dust and dirt. Leaving the tip in place reduces the wear and tear caused by daily insertions and removals, further preserving your phone port.

Why our customers loved our Infinity cables!

If you’ve bought our Infinity range before, we know you’re wondering how and why this cable is different. Besides upgrading the tech, we’ve also improved its design based on the feedback we’ve gotten over the years, so it gives you an even better experience.

  • Wider and shorter head and neck: Improves magnetic connection strength and reduces the risk of accidental disconnection, even when hanging off table edges due to reduced weight pull
  • Increased magnet size: Magnet thickness increased by 9% from 6.8mm (Infinity) to 7.4mm (Connect Pro) for a significantly stronger magnetic connection. (Connect Pro: 20*12.8*7.4mm (LWH) versus Infinity: 23.2*11*6.8mm (LWH)
  • Can hold more weight: Connect Pro can support up to 1.1kg compared to 0.4kg for Infinity, making it less easy to detach
  • Apple Fast Charge: Upgraded technology supports charging from 12W to full 27W, achieved through an 11-pin design (previously 10-pin)
  • Improved tip design: Thicker tips for easier removal using fingers only, eliminating the need for removal tools. Also improves compatibility with phone cases
  • Thicker cables: Made from higher quality materials to enhance durability and strength
  • Stylish cables: We’ve designed cables with more intricate patterns that are not just functional but also visually appealing.

Most phone manufacturers now offer their own “fast charge technology” with their latest devices. Check the table above to see if your device can use third-party cables for this technology. Devices with proprietary charging require their official cables for maximum speed. When using Connect Pro, the cable will still charge your device at the maximum speed possible without integrating proprietary charge technology.

In order to achieve international certification for safe use, all cables are put through a number of rigorous industrial tests to ensure Connect Pro can withstand daily use.

Having shipped over 300,000 orders, Chargeasap is a reputable and trusted brand in both crowdfunding and consumer electronics. All our cables come with a 15-year warranty, providing you with peace of mind for your early support.

Connect Pro will be available in gunmetal and black. Each cable set includes a 1.2m (3.9ft) cable and tip of your choice (USB-C, Apple (Lightning) or Micro USB). Additional tips and cables can be purchased separately from the add-on section.

Add Ons

If you’d like to  purchase any of the add-on items, you will be emailed a survey 14 days after the campaign finishes from BackerKit where you can:

  • Add-on extra cables at the same discounted rate
  • Purchase additional add-ons from our Chargeasap range at a discounted rate
  • Confirm your shipping address

All rewards will be delivered via air freight directly from our distribution centre in Shenzhen, China. Backers are also expected to receive rewards between 4-21 days from shipping depending on the size of the delivery and your country (including USA). We’ve chosen this costlier method so no matter what country you’re supporting from you don’t have the long transportation times of sea freight.

  • USB-C Output: 9V⎓1.67A/ 9V⎓2A/ 20V⎓3A/ 20.2V⎓4.35A/ 20V⎓5A
  • Apple (Lightning) Output: 9V⎓3A
  • Micro USB Output: 5V⎓2.4A

Chargeasap is a consumer electronics startup originating from Sydney with a global team who believe users should be the creators and innovators of products. We realize that your mobile phone is the one object you interact with every day more than any other object or person, so why not simplify this interaction?

Our mission is to create highly innovative phone accessories that keep your devices fully charged at all times to truly keep up with your life on the go.

Our team consists of serial entrepreneurs, creatives and engineers who’ve worked together since 2015 to overcome painstaking obstacles to bring to life the vision of each life-changing product.

We’re a startup that is backed only by ourselves. We have no external investors. Instead we launch products through the magic of crowdfunding. The funds raised here will not only go towards manufacturing, they will also help us to design future products.

We’ve already had 11 previous successful campaigns, raising over $8 million and delivering to more than 130 countries.  Our previous campaigns have been featured in hundreds of major publications and online media worldwide.

THANK YOU to our community of loyal backers for all your support in bringing our family start up Chargeasap to life and continuing to drive our innovation.

Why We Need Your Support

We’ve already invested over $100,000 toward NRE (non-recurring engineering) costs to get the prototypes up and running and cover a big chunk of the initial mold fee. To get Connect Pro off the ground, we need the support of Kickstarter backers to help fund the materials for the first production run.

Check out these snapshots from the production line, featuring the finished sample units, along with some behind-the-scenes shots from our factory floor.

Thank you for your early support of Connect Pro! The only magnetic cable you’ll ever need.

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