| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Premium-looking build | Didn’t pass the bend test |
| Won’t tangle | USB2 data speeds |
| PD3.1 support with 240W charging claims | |
| Decent performance out of the box |
With a name like HyperJuice, you’d expect high performance. Honestly, we were hopeful too but our tests told a different story. This 240W-rated USB-C cable looks premium and feels flexible, but the performance didn’t live up to the branding. We ran it through our full test cycle of charging, data, and durability and by the end, we were left asking if the flashy spec sheet was just for show.
Design
| Advertised Length | Measured Length | Cable Type | Charging Spec | Connector Material | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0m | 1.05m | USB 2.0 | PD 3.1 | Partial Metal Head | Very Flexible |
We’ll give credit where it’s due: the HyperJuice cable has a nice look and feel. The metal cap on the connector and the hard plastic body make for a clean, premium aesthetic. It’s also surprisingly flexible and easy to coil, which is great if you’re tossing it in a tech pouch. Hyper claims the cable is 1 meter long, and we actually measured it at 1.05 meters so you’re getting a little more than advertised, which is always a nice bonus.
Performance
| Test | Pre-Bend | Post-Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage Drop | 0.59V | ❌ Failed (8.20V) |
| Resistance | 0.178 Ω | ❌ Failed (2.06 Ω) |
| Large File Write Speed | 27.1 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
| Large File Read Speed | 30.0 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
| 1GB Folder Write Speed | 26.8 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
| 1GB Folder Read Speed | 30.0 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
| 5GB Folder Write Speed | 27.1 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
| 5GB Folder Read Speed | 30.0 MB/s | ❌ Failed |
Charging performance is where the cracks started to show. Although the cable is rated for 240W PD3.1, we had trouble getting it to even start testing with our rig taking four tries before rig recognizes it. Once it connected, the initial voltage drop came in at 0.6V, which is slightly better than the average of 0.69V. Resistance was also decent at 0.18Ω versus the typical 0.212Ω. However, the data speeds is where it shows it’s true colors. Despite the high-power rating, the cable only offers USB2 transfer speeds. That’s right speeds of 27 MB/s write and 30 MB/s read. Those speeds are very average despite advertising otherwise. Mixed file transfers performed slightly worse on writes and marginally better on reads, but still firmly in the USB2 camp. It’s another reminder of how messy USB-C standards can be.
Durability
| Rated Bends | Bends Tested | Visible Wear | Functional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 27,500 | Major frayed cable | ❌ No |
For durability, Hyper says the cable can survive 25,000 bends. We pushed that to 27,500 because if a cable can’t handle a little extra, what’s the point? After the test, the connector head looked beat up. And it showed in performance: the voltage drop skyrocketed to 7.5V, which is massive, and resistance jumped to 1.87 ohms. That was nearly 9 times higher than the average. The cable even got hot to the touch during testing. As for data transfer? It couldn’t even detect our external hard drive anymore. Not a great look.
Value
Here’s the deal: if you don’t break it, the HyperJuice cable looks and feels like a premium product at a below-average price. We’ve got a whole bin of cables that survived our bend tests and still perform well. This one didn’t. As a reviewer, we just can’t recommend it for anything beyond very light, non-critical use.
Verdict
The HyperJuice 240W USB-C cable might catch your eye with its flexible body and clean metal finish, but the performance fails to back it up. Initial numbers were decent, but it buckled literally under pressure. Between the USB2 data speeds, poor post-bend results, and thermal concerns, we’d say skip this one. There are better high-wattage USB-C cables out there that actually deliver what they promise.