For devices that keep their Micro socket
Many everyday products still work with a Micro connector: small speakers, rechargeable lamps, e-readers, game controllers, photo accessories or older phones. This Xtorm Xtreme cable links a USB connector to a Micro connector, extending their working life without forcing a change of standard. It is useful for anyone who wants to keep a dependable lead in every room.
Use
Plug the USB end into the source, then insert the Micro plug into the device the right way round and without force: this connector is more fragile when pushed in crooked. Remove it by holding the plug.
Applications at home and at work
At home, it powers the rechargeable bedside lamp or the kitchen speaker. In a workshop, it can recharge a small lighting tool or a measuring accessory. For a photography or events professional, it is a back-up lead that takes little room in a case.
- charging accessories with a Micro socket;
- a replacement lead for a charger with no cable;
- linking to a computer for the devices concerned.
Design and materials
The sheath is made of woven nylon and DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre. The weight is 22 g for 1.5 m of cable, which makes it noticeably lighter than many thick leads. Xtorm sells this model in its Xtreme range.
Installation and recommendations
Nothing to install. The specifications give neither power nor transfer speed: read the instructions for the device and for the source before pairing them. Check by eye that your device has a Micro socket and not a USB-C socket, which has a different shape.
Keeping a spare Micro cable
The Micro connector is often found on older devices or small accessories, whose original cable is rarely still to hand. An extra one, kept near the main socket or in a travel bag, saves hunting for a lead at the last minute.
A light format for the home
At only 22 g, this lead is easy to tuck into a kitchen drawer, a toolbox or the pocket of a camera bag. Its length of 1.5 m lets you leave the device on a shelf while it charges, instead of holding it next to the wall. It also keeps the plug from being strained by a device hanging at an awkward angle.
Strengths
- Micro socket supported without an adapter;
- woven nylon and Kevlar® fibre;
- 1.5 m length;
- 22 g weight.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Xtorm
- Length: 1.5 metres
- Weight: 22 g
- Material: woven nylon and DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre
- Connections: USB to Micro
Safety, care and storage
Never force the Micro plug in. If the device gets unusually warm or the plug feels loose, unplug it and stop using it. Keep the connectors dry and clean, wipe the sheath with a soft cloth and store the cable in a wide loop, away from heat.
