Most travelers own a drawer of chargers and a bag of cables that never quite match. Twelve South’s Cablesnap 65W, a retractable usb-c charger, targets the cable half of that problem. It stores a 29-inch USB-C cable inside the charger body and retracts it when the cable isn’t needed.
The cable pulls out to a maximum length of 29 inches, or 75 centimeters. When you finish, a short tug sends it back into the housing. You never have to wrap a cord around the brick. The charger went on sale on November 6, 2026, for $49.99 on Amazon.
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The connector rests in a recessed spot beside the extra ports when stowed, so no loose tip dangles after the cable disappears. What remains is a rounded rectangular body with few visible details and a contrasting end section. It comes in Coastal, Dune, and Slate finishes, a useful change from the black and white chargers most people carry.
Where the retractable usb-c charger falls short
The 29-inch length of this retractable charger works best when an outlet sits close to the device. A desk socket fits that requirement easily. An outlet behind a hotel bed does not. The retraction keeps extra wire off the table, but it cannot create length you don’t have.
Two more ports and a shared power budget
The built-in cable isn’t the only connection on this usb-c charger. A second USB-C port and a USB-A port let you charge up to three devices at once, such as a laptop, a phone, and wireless earbuds. Twelve South does not include cables for those extra ports, so you will still need your own.
The 65W figure is the charger’s total output, not a guaranteed rate for each device. The USB-A port tops out at 18W, and the rest of the power is divided among whatever is connected.
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Built for trips abroad
The US plug folds into the body, so its prongs stay hidden while the charger is packed. Included Type G and Type C adapters cover the UK and most of Europe, so you don’t need to buy them separately. This charger is a wall unit, not a battery pack, and it needs a working outlet.
Price and replacement are the remaining open questions. The Cablesnap sells for $49.99 on Amazon. The launch price is $49.99. Twelve South also doesn’t explain how a damaged built-in cable would be replaced. Durability of the spring mechanism over daily use is still untested.
For anyone who keeps leaving cables behind, the Cablesnap removes one item from the packing list. The trade-off is that the cable and its spring become part of a charger you can’t easily split apart.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the retractable cable on the Cablesnap 65W?
The built-in USB-C cable extends to a maximum of 29 inches, or 75 centimeters. When you finish, a short tug sends it back into the charger body.
How much does the Twelve South Cablesnap 65W cost?
The Cablesnap 65W sells for $49.99 on Amazon, and the article describes that as its launch price. It went on sale November 6, 2026.
Does the Cablesnap 65W come with adapters for international travel?
Yes, it includes Type G and Type C adapters that cover the UK and most of Europe. The US plug folds into the body so its prongs stay hidden while packed.
What colors does the Cablesnap 65W charger come in?
The Cablesnap 65W comes in Coastal, Dune, and Slate finishes.
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