IVYCable P6

Anyone carrying a phone, tablet and laptop knows the tangle of cables that comes with them. IVYCable P6 is designed to cut that down by combining the jobs of a mobile battery and a charging cable in one product, which the campaign presents as a way to make charging on the move less of a chore.

A cable that folds itself

The defining feature is a magnetic structure that, according to the maker, lets the cable fold itself into a compact bundle when not in use. The idea is that it tidies itself away without manual coiling and is less prone to tangling. The maker also says the magnets hold firmly enough that the cable does not come loose during use.

Power and pass-through charging

The maker says the cable supports 60W PD (Power Delivery) fast charging, putting laptops and tablets within reach as well as phones, and claims charging roughly six times faster than typical 5W or 10W chargers. The built-in power bank supports pass-through charging, so a connected device can charge at the same time as the battery, addressing the common situation where a power bank tops itself up before the phone.

Key points from the maker

• 60W PD fast charging
• Power bank with pass-through charging
• Self-folding magnetic cable
• USB-C based, with support for various adapters for phones, tablets, wireless earbuds and game consoles
• Reinforced nylon cable described as resistant to breakage

The universal approach is central to the pitch: with USB-C as the base and adapters for other devices, the campaign suggests a single cable could replace several in a travel bag. Whether the self-folding design and integrated battery deliver on that in daily use remains to be seen once the product ships beyond its Kickstarter backers.