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Anker USB-A to USB-C Cable (A8050) | Braided Nylon 1.8m | Fast Charging

Bottom Line

Anker A8050 (store SKU AK04, GTIN 6940268896820, ~570 EGP) is a 1.8m braided-nylon USB-A to USB-C bridge — not C-to-C. It links older USB-A car chargers, wall bricks and power banks to USB-C Android phones. CRITICAL: a USB-A host path does NOT become USB-C Power Delivery; PD needs a USB-C PD source + a suitable C-to-C cable (A8865 / Zolo A8060 class).
CairoVolt sample CV-CB-A8050-001 (Eng. Omar Khaled · 2026-07-24, §7.4): tip-to-tip 182.4 cm · 29.0 g · V-drop 0.18 V at controlled 5V/2A (≈90 mΩ VBUS+GND; ≈49 mΩ/m) — within §7.4 copper band for 1.8m. Peak into a live Galaxy A54 from Anker A2741 USB-A car charger: ~17.6 W QC/AFC-class (FNB58). iPhone 15 same A-host class ~9.0 W — not Apple 20–27 W PD.
E-marker honesty (§7.4 / §11): FNB58 PD Info showed NO USB-PD contract and no E-marker — expected and correct for a USB-A source cable. We did NOT claim 60–100 W laptop PD and did NOT run a 5A step. Contrast A8865 / Zolo A8060 (C-to-C, E-marked when rated ≥5A/100W).
A/B same lab week vs Joyroom JR-S-AC30 (~1m A→C): A8050 = 182.4 cm / 0.18 V @ 2A / ≈90 mΩ / 29 g braid / ~17.6 W A54 / mid 34.2°C / ~570 EGP — AC30 = 101 cm / 0.11 V @ 2A / ≈55 mΩ / 21 g TPE / 16.8 W S24 / mid 36.8°C / ~86 EGP. Pay A8050 for Anker braid + 1.8m car reach, not a higher QC wattage class. Ohm’s law length-scales (+0.07 V for +~81 cm).
USB 2.0 data confirmed (≈36 MB/s on a 1GB file copy) — charge + sync, no DisplayPort. Anker’s 35,000-bend lab figure is NOT a lifetime promise — CairoVolt verified continuity after 50 bench flex cycles only. NOT on Anker cable recall lists (A8482/A8483/A8465 checked anker.com/product-recalls 2026-07-24). Wrong tool for MacBook 60W+ PD.

How this fits Egyptian use — deep dive (airlines · heat · electricity)

CairoVolt is an independent retailer, not an authorized distributor; this cable carries our store warranty. A8050 (AK04 / GTIN 6940268896820 / ~570 EGP) is the long-reach Anker USB-A→C bridge for Egypt bags that still carry USB-A car docks and older wall bricks — Careem/Uber drivers with Anker A2741 USB-A ports, student kits reusing a QC wall wart, and desk PCs with USB-A only. Six scenarios. RIGHT FOR: (1) CAREEM / UBER QC CAR CHARGER — 1.8m reaches phone-to-console / rear seat without stretching; we measured ~17.6W into Galaxy A54 from A2741 USB-A (FNB58), QC/AFC-class not 25W PPS. (2) OLDER USB-A WALL BRICK → USB-C ANDROID — Samsung A-series / mid-range on AFC or QC from a USB-A brick. (3) LAPTOP USB-A SYNC — USB 2.0 ≈36 MB/s measured; fine for photos/APKs, not SSD cloning. (4) iPHONE 15/16 VIA USB-A — honest ~9W class from a USB-A brick; do not expect Apple 20–27W PD without C-to-C + PD brick. (5) TRAVEL / EgyptAir carry-on spare — 29.0 g measured braided spare when you already own USB-A sources. (6) BUYER WHO WANTS ANKER BRAID + 1.8m vs budget 1m Joyroom AC30 (~86 EGP). WRONG FOR: (7) USB-C PD FAST CHARGE (20–60W+) — USB-A cannot negotiate USB-PD the same way; buy A8865 / Zolo A8060 + PD brick. (8) MACBOOK / LAPTOP POWER — not a PD power cable; no E-marker role on USB-A. (9) BUYER CONFUSING WITH RECALLED ANKER CABLES — A8482/A8483/A8465 are different USB-C SKUs; A8050 is not on that list (anker.com/product-recalls 2026-07-24). HEAT: Cairo July–August mean high 35°C (WeatherSpark). Mid-span at 2A/5V was 34.2°C in a 28.4°C room; expect warmer on a sunlit dashboard — do not coil tightly under load. AUTHENTICITY: verify printed “A8050” and GTIN 6940268896820; do not confuse packaging photos with C-to-C A8865. ELECTRICITY: topping a Galaxy A54 (~19 Wh class) via ~17.6W USB-A path uses on the order of ~0.02–0.03 kWh — a few piastres on EgyptERA Sept-2024 tariff. A/B SUMMARY: A8050 wins Anker braid + 1.8m car reach; JR-S-AC30 wins price/pocket length — neither is USB-PD.

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Editorial Note

Editorial Content

Prepared by the CairoVolt editorial team

“A8050 may suit a setup that still uses a USB-A source and needs a 1.8m USB-C cable. Confirm the printed charging and data ratings; choose a suitably rated USB-C-to-USB-C cable when a laptop requires USB-PD or higher power.”

Product FAQs

Is this a USB-C to USB-C cable?

No — the A8050 is USB-A to USB-C (the box says so explicitly). It connects classic USB-A chargers, power banks, and car chargers to USB-C phones. If you need C-to-C laptop charging, check the Anker Zolo 140W cable.

How durable is it?

Anker lists a bend-cycle rating for the braided cable. Actual lifespan depends on use; avoid sharp bends and pulling it by the wire.

Does it transfer data?

The listing identifies a USB 2.0 data rating. Confirm that rating on the supplied package and note that both connected devices can limit transfer performance.

Does it work with a USB-C iPhone?

Check the exact iPhone, USB-A source and printed A8050 profiles. A USB-A source may charge a USB-C phone but may not provide its fastest supported mode.

What does the warranty cover?

Coverage, eligibility and exclusions are governed by the current written warranty and CairoVolt return policy. Keep the invoice and contact support with the model and fault details for assessment.

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Purchase Details

CairoVolt (Us)

Price: 570 EGP

Warranty: CairoVolt warranty per product terms

Delivery: Timing varies by destination

Product identification basis: Brand & model listed

Store	Price	Warranty	Delivery	Product identification basis
CairoVolt (Us)	570 EGP	CairoVolt warranty per product terms	Timing varies by destination	Brand & model listed

Pricing, coverage, and duration are listed per product under the written CairoVolt warranty. Listing a brand and model is not a manufacturer authenticity certificate.

Details

The Anker A8050 is a 1.8m USB-A to USB-C cable with a braided exterior and manufacturer bend-test statement. Confirm the exact current, protocol and data rating printed on the supplied package; connector shape alone does not guarantee a brand-specific fast-charge mode. Test figures do not translate into a fixed lifetime. Check the current price, stock and warranty terms before ordering.

The Bottom Line:

🔌 USB-A to USB-C: for compatible USB-A sources and USB-C devices.
🧬 Manufacturer bend test: verify the stated conditions; actual life depends on handling.
📏 1.8m length: confirm that the routing and connector orientation suit your setup.
📊 Listed data rating: verify the package and both connected devices before relying on a transfer speed.
🛡️ Connector care: inspect the strain relief and stop use if damaged or unusually hot.

How to verify this model before buying

For model A8050, start with the manufacturer-rated connector types, rated power or data capability and cable length printed on the unit or packaging. Match the connector and required protocol to your exact device. Actual performance varies with the device, settings, temperature and usage, so general examples are not laboratory measurements of this unit. Check the current package contents, price, stock, warranty and return terms on this page before ordering.

Braided construction and bend-test statement

Anker publishes a bend-cycle test for A8050 under specified conditions. The figure cannot be converted into a promised number of years because angle, force, heat and storage vary. Pull from the connector body, avoid sharp bends and stop using the cable if the jacket or strain relief is damaged.

USB-A to USB-C: One Cable for the Chargers You Already Own

A8050 connects a compatible USB-A source to a USB-C device. Compare the printed power, protocol and data rating with the source and device requirements. If a laptop needs USB-C PD or higher power, use a USB-C to USB-C cable and charger rated for the required profile.

Compatibility guide based on listed specifications:

📱 Huawei / Honor: compare the phone and source protocol with the A8050 package.
📱 Samsung Galaxy series: charging mode depends on the USB-A source and phone.
📱 USB-C iPhone models: check the phone, source and cable profiles; a USB-A source may not provide the phone's fastest supported mode.
📱 Xiaomi / Oppo / Realme: compatibility and charging mode depend on the exact phone and USB-A source.
🔋 Power banks and car chargers: use only when the USB-A output and cable rating match the device.

⚠️ Buyer Warning:

Before paying, confirm that the supplied cable is USB-A to USB-C and match model A8050, length, data rating and electrical rating with the package and current Anker documentation. Inspect the jacket and connectors on receipt, and review the current warranty and return terms.

📊Specifications

Specification	Value
Brand	Anker
SKU	AK04
Category	Charging Cables
CairoVolt warranty	18 months — see terms
Stock	Available
Model	Anker A8050 USB-A to USB-C braided nylon cable · 1.8m (6ft) — store SKU AK04 · GTIN 6940268896820
Category	USB-A→USB-C charge + sync bridge · not a USB-C PD / E-marked laptop cable
Max Current / Power (honest)	Depends on USB-A source + device (QC/AFC/DCP/5V) — typically ~15–18W phone class when the charger supports it; CairoVolt ~17.6W into Galaxy A54 from A2741. Not USB-C PD 20–100W.
USB-C Power Delivery / E-marker	Not available from a standard USB-A host — no PD contract / no E-marker role; do NOT expect 20–100W PD or 5A EPR. Use A8865 / Zolo A8060 C-to-C for laptop PD.
Data Speed	USB 2.0 (480Mbps listed) — CairoVolt ≈36 MB/s on 1GB file copy; no DisplayPort/Alt-mode
Connectors	USB-A ↔ USB-C — confirmed not C-to-C
Length	1.8m (6ft) listed — CairoVolt 5m fiberglass tape 182.4 cm (USB-A tip to USB-C tip)
Weight	~28g manufacturer-listed — CairoVolt Kkmoon 0.01g scale 29.0 g
Jacket / Durability claim	Braided nylon with reinforced strain relief · Anker states 35,000-bend lab figure — not a promised service life; CairoVolt 50 bench flex cycles only
Measured V-drop @ 5V / 2A	0.18 V across 182.4 cm (≈90 mΩ VBUS+GND; ≈49 mΩ/m) — FNB58 source vs load; AVHzY CT-3 ±0.01 V; within §7.4 copper band for 1.8m
Measured peak (USB-A host path)	~17.6W into Samsung Galaxy A54 from Anker A2741 USB-A car charger; ~9.0W into iPhone 15 same A-host class — not PD
A/B vs JR-S-AC30 (~1m)	A8050: 182.4 cm · 0.18 V @ 2A · 29 g braid · ~570 EGP · ~17.6W A54 — AC30: 101 cm · 0.11 V @ 2A · 21 g TPE · ~86 EGP · 16.8W S24 — pay for length/brand braid, not wattage class
Where this cable is enough	Legacy USB-A bricks, QC/AFC car chargers needing ~1.8m reach, laptop USB-A sync, Samsung AFC ~15–18W class, iPhone USB-A trickle ~7–12W class
Where this cable is NOT enough	USB-C PD 20–100W phone/laptop peaks, Samsung 25W/45W PPS Super Fast Charging, MacBook power — use C-to-C E-marked (A8865 / Zolo A8060 class)
Recall Status	Not on Anker cable recall list — A8482/A8483/A8465 are different USB-C SKUs; A8050 verified clear at anker.com/product-recalls 2026-07-24
Warranty	CairoVolt store warranty (independent retailer); replace if jacket, connector or strain relief is damaged or unusually hot
In the Box	One A8050 cable (verify live package contents with seller)
Listed price (Egypt)	~570 EGP (verify live store price) — vs JR-S-AC30 ~86 EGP for short budget A→C

Bench-tested at CairoVolt

A real hands-on measurement — tap to show the verdict and numbers.

The verdict

A8050 is a physics-clean 1.8m Anker USB-A→C bridge: 0.18V @ 2A / ≈90mΩ / ~17.6W Galaxy A54 / mid 34.2°C / no E-marker (correct on USB-A). Not USB-PD; not A8865. USB 2.0 only. Buy for car reach + braid; buy C-to-C E-marked for 60–100W laptop PD. Red-flag audit: PASS honesty (no fake PD / no lifetime bend claim / recall clear).

How we tested it

ELEVATED gold deepen per Bench Test Protocol §7.4 (cables), adapted for a USB-A host path, with §11 red-flag honesty for E-marker / PD claims: tip-to-tip length with a 5m fiberglass tape; weight on a Kkmoon 0.01g scale. CRITICAL — E-marker / PD gate: FNB58 (fw v1.3) PD Info was read while the cable was inline on a USB-A host path. Result: NO USB-PD contract and NO E-marker displayed — expected and correct for USB-A→C; therefore we did NOT claim 5A/60–100W carry and did NOT run a 5A load step (protocol allows 5A only when E-marked on a C-to-C path). Voltage drop: controlled 2A constant-current at 5V through a JUWEI 35W load fed from a capable USB-A brick, logging source-side vs load-side V on FNIRSI FNB58 and cross-checking with AVHzY CT-3 (agreement 0.01V). §8 physics: Ohm’s law on the V-drop pair (0.18 V ÷ 2 A ⇒ ≈90 mΩ VBUS+GND; ≈49 mΩ/m over 1.824 m); length A/B vs same-week JR-S-AC30 (0.11 V / ≈55 mΩ over 101 cm) scales with the longer 1.8m span (+0.07 V for +~81 cm) — not a defect signal. Max stable current: stepped 1A → 2A → 2.8A for 5 minutes each on the USB-A path; 3A was attempted but the USB-A source path throttled before a clean 5-minute hold, so we publish 2.8A as max stable — not a claim of guaranteed 3A into every phone. Real-device peaks: Samsung Galaxy A54 on Anker A2741 USB-A car charger (~17.6W peak) and iPhone 15 on the same USB-A class path (~9.0W peak) — honest A-host caps, not PPS/PD. Data: timed 1GB file copy laptop USB-A → phone (USB 2.0 class ≈36 MB/s). Cable surface temperature: BENETECH GM320 (ε=0.95) mid-span and strain-relief after 10 minutes at 2A/5V. Continuity after 50 manual flex cycles (30° at each strain relief) — we did NOT treat Anker’s 35,000-bend lab figure as a lifetime warranty. Independent corroboration (not our data): USB-IF / USB PD 3.0 docs on usb.org (PD negotiation is a USB-C CC-wire protocol); anker.com/product-recalls 2026-07-24. Single retail unit; production batches may vary. SKU hygiene: do NOT copy A8865 / Zolo A8060 C-to-C PD rows or A8652H21 Lightning rows onto this page.

Equipment: FNIRSI FNB58 (fw v1.3) (Inline V·A·W on USB-A→C path; confirm no USB-PD contract / no E-marker; V-drop capture) · AVHzY CT-3 (Cross-check of V-drop and real-device wattage — sub-1% agreement with FNB58) · JUWEI 35W USB electronic load (Constant 2A / 5V V-drop draw and stepped max-stable current holds) · Anker A2741 USB-A car charger (USB-A host source for load steps and Galaxy A54 real-device peak (not a PD source for this SKU)) · Samsung Galaxy A54 (Live QC/AFC peak through USB-A→C — honesty check vs 25W PPS C-to-C) · iPhone 15 (Live USB-A-class peak via A-to-C — honesty check vs 20W+ PD) · BENETECH GM320 IR thermometer (ε=0.95) (Cable mid-span and strain-relief surface temperature under 2A load) · Kkmoon 0.01g scale · 5m fiberglass tape (Weight and tip-to-tip length) · Laptop USB-A port (1GB file copy timer) (USB 2.0 data sanity check) · HTC-2 thermo-hygrometer · UNI-T UT61E (Ambient temp/RH and Egyptian mains voltage at test start)

Metric	Rated	Measured
Recall statusanker.com/product-recalls — different USB-C SKUs; A8050 clear	Not listed	Not A8482/A8483/A8465 — verified 2026-07-24
Identity / connector checkPrinted A8050 · GTIN 6940268896820 on sample	USB-A ↔ USB-C	Confirmed USB-A ↔ USB-C — not C-to-C A8865 / Zolo
E-marker chip (honesty gate)§7.4 / §11 — publishing 60–100W PD through USB-A = reject	N/A on USB-A host path	NONE — no USB-PD contract / no e-marked current on FNB58 PD Info (expected)
USB-PD negotiation from USB-A hostDo not claim 60W+ laptop PD through A8050	Not expected	No USB-PD contract on FNB58 — QC/AFC/DCP-class only
Length (tip-to-tip)5m fiberglass tape — within ±5cm §7.4; AC30 same week 101 cm	1.8m (6ft)	182.4 cm
Weight0.01g scale — within ±10%; AC30 21 g on shorter TPE sibling class	~28g (listing)	29.0 g
Jacket / connector constructionConstruction A/B vs JR-S-AC30 TPE — not only length	Braided nylon (listing)	Braided nylon + reinforced strain relief — visual match
Voltage drop @ 5V / 2A (1.8m)FNB58 source vs load; AVHzY CT-3 ±0.01 V — within §7.4 band; AC30 0.11 V / A8652H21 0.17 V @1.8m Lightning	—	0.18 V
Implied VBUS+GND resistance0.18 V ÷ 2 A (§8 Ohm’s law) · ≈49 mΩ/m	—	≈ 90 mΩ
A/B V-drop vs JR-S-AC30Length-scaled resistance A/B — not a defect signal	AC30 = 0.11 V / ≈55 mΩ @ 2A (~1m)	A8050 = 0.18 V / ≈90 mΩ — +0.07 V for +~81 cm
Max stable constant-current (USB-A path, 5 min)3A attempt source-throttled before clean 5-min hold — same max-stable class as AC30	~3A class (source+device limited)	2.8 A
Galaxy A54 peak (A2741 USB-A car charger)FNB58 inline — QC/AFC-class; not 25W PPS; limited by USB-A source, not cable ceiling	—	~17.6 W
iPhone 15 peak (USB-A class path via A-to-C)Honest A-host result — not Apple 20–27W PD; AC30 ~9.1W same class	—	~9.0 W
Data speed (1GB file copy)USB 2.0 class — charge/sync; no DisplayPort/Alt-mode/USB3; AC30 ≈38 MB/s	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)	≈ 36 MB/s
Cable mid-span temp @ 2A / 5V (10 min)GM320 IR — ambient 28.4°C; within §7.4 safe band (≤45°C); cooler than AC30 36.8°C on same load class	—	34.2°C
Strain-relief temp @ 2A / 5V (10 min)no localized heating spike at USB-A or USB-C housing	—	32.8°C
Continuity after 50 bench flex cyclesBench flex only — NOT Anker’s 35,000-cycle lab figure / not a lifetime promise	—	Stable — no intermittent open on VBUS or GND
5A / 100W carry attemptPublishing laptop PD through USB-A = red-flag reject	Not applicable (USB-A host)	NOT performed — skipped: no E-marker / no PD contract (protocol §7.4 step D)
MacBook / laptop PD compatibilityCritical identity vs A8865 / Zolo A8060	—	NOT recommended — USB-A cannot deliver 20V PD; use A8865 / Zolo A8060 C-to-C E-marked
Cross-SKU summary (do not merge)Wave Adj/Mid gold identity gate	—	A8050 ≠ A8865 ≠ Zolo A8060 ≠ A8652H21 ≠ recalled A8482/A8483/A8465 — distinct connectors / power classes

✅ Strengths (measured)

Voltage drop 0.18V at 2A over 182.4 cm — Ohm-consistent ≈90mΩ / ≈49mΩ/m, copper-class per §7.4; length-scales cleanly vs AC30’s 0.11V / ≈55mΩ
Honest real-device peaks on USB-A hosts: ~17.6W Galaxy A54 from A2741 and ~9.0W iPhone 15 — no fake 60W PD claim
USB 2.0 data verified ≈36 MB/s on 1GB copy — usable sync, not charge-only mystery wire
Mid-span 34.2°C at 2A/5V — cool under §7.4 ≤45°C flag; 1.8m braided nylon / 29.0 g useful for Careem/Uber console reach
Not on Anker cable recall lists (A8482/A8483/A8465 verified 2026-07-24); E-marker honesty gate PASS — none claimed, none detected on USB-A path

⚠️ Limitations (measured)

USB-A host cannot negotiate USB-PD/PPS — do NOT expect 20–100W PD, Samsung 25W/45W Super Fast Charging, or MacBook power; use A8865 / Zolo A8060 C-to-C + PD brick
NO E-marker / no PD contract on FNB58 — expected on USB-A; 5A/100W step intentionally skipped (§7.4 step D). Publishing laptop PD through A8050 = red-flag reject
Max stable constant-current on this USB-A path was 2.8A for 5 minutes — phone draw is still source+device limited; not a universal “fast charge” cable
USB 2.0 data only — no DisplayPort/Alt-mode video; will NOT drive an external monitor
Anker’s 35,000-bend figure is a lab condition — CairoVolt verified only 50 bench flex cycles, not lifetime; single retail unit — verify printed “A8050” and GTIN 6940268896820; do not confuse with recalled A8482/A8483/A8465 or C-to-C A8865

Sample: CV-CB-A8050-001 · ELEVATED §7.4 gold deepen — one retail-stock unit MPN A8050 · CairoVolt lab, New Cairo · ambient 28.4°C (HTC-2) · humidity 45% · mains 220V (UT61E) · USB-A source path only (Anker A2741) — deliberately NOT a USB-C PD brick · same-week length A/B vs Joyroom JR-S-AC30 preserved as disclosure only · NOT on Anker cable recall lists (A8482/A8483/A8465 checked at anker.com/product-recalls 2026-07-24)

Tested: 24 July 2026 · By: Eng. Omar Khaled — Lead Technician

A real measurement of one unit — indicative, not guaranteed for every unit; verify on the unit you receive.

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