Can the splitter fast-charge a MacBook Pro?

Yes, up to 100W on either of the two power-and-data ports, provided your wall charger is 65W or higher. With three devices plugged in, power is shared, so the laptop gets less than the full 100W.

Which one works with an older iPhone?

The Heavy Duty 3-in-1. Its Lightning connector covers older iPhones and iPads. The splitter is USB-C only and will not fit a Lightning port without an adapter.

Which is better for charging several devices in a hotel room?

The splitter. One USB-C charger plus the split cable covers a laptop, tablet and phone at once. The 3-in-1 handles only one device at a time.

Do both have the same durability?

Both use Kevlar reinforcement and braided jackets, and the splitter adds a lifetime warranty. The 3-in-1 uses a single-piece strain relief at the USB-A end, which is the usual failure point on combo cables.

Is the splitter worth stepping up to over the 3-in-1?

Only if your devices are USB-C and you want simultaneous charging. If you still carry Lightning or Micro-USB gear, the 3-in-1 covers more devices.

DEWALT 100W USB-C Splitter Cable vs DEWALT 3-in-1 Charging Cable

The 100W Smart USB-C Splitter is the better pick for anyone charging a laptop, tablet and phone from one wall charger, since it splits power across three USB-C ports with thermal protection. The Heavy Duty 3-in-1 is the better travel and toolbox cable: it runs USB-A to Lightning, USB-C or Micro-USB, so it covers older iPhones and small gadgets the splitter cannot. Both use Kevlar reinforcement and braided jackets, and owners of DEWALT cables generally report they hold up to jobsite abuse. The splitter needs a 65W or higher USB-C charger to hit full output and tops out at USB-C devices only.

Choose the 100W Smart USB-C Splitter if you carry a USB-C laptop and want one cable to fast-charge it alongside a tablet and phone.
Choose the Heavy Duty 3-in-1 if you need Lightning and Micro-USB coverage for older phones, earbuds and accessories from a plain USB-A port.

Prices

DEWALT 100W USB-C Splitter Cable: $16.23 at E-Filliate - SBD Employee (checked today)
DEWALT 3-in-1 Charging Cable: $15.92 at E-Filliate - SBD Employee (last seen Nov 8)
Difference: the DEWALT 3-in-1 Charging Cable is $0.31 cheaper than the DEWALT 100W USB-C Splitter Cable at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)

	DEWALT 100W USB-C Splitter Cable	DEWALT 3-in-1 Charging Cable
Ports and connectors	Three USB-C outputs from one USB-C input	One output at a time: USB-C, Lightning or Micro-USB from USB-A
Devices charged at once	Up to three simultaneously with smart power sharing	One device at a time; you switch connectors
Max power	Up to 100W on two ports with a 65W+ USB-C charger	Standard USB-A charging rates, no laptop fast charge
Device compatibility	USB-C only; no Lightning or Micro-USB	Covers iOS, Android and USB PD devices
Data transfer	Two ports carry data as well as power	Charging only
Length and layout	4ft input plus 2ft triple output, cable wrap included	6ft single run with tethered connectors
Durability	Kevlar-reinforced braided jacket, PCB thermal protection, lifetime warranty	Kevlar-reinforced braided jacket, one-piece strain relief
Best setting	Desk, workbench, hotel room with one USB-C charger	Truck, tool bag, travel kit

Spec	DEWALT 100W USB-C Splitter Cable	DEWALT 3-in-1 Charging Cable
Connection Type	USB-C	—
Length	72″ long	—
Cable length	—	1.8m (6ft)
Connector type	—	USB A to USB C, Lightning or USB-Micro
Cable type	—	3-in-1 Combo Cable
Material	—	Kevlar
Jacket	—	braided nylon jacket
Strain relief	—	unified, single-piece strain relief
Color	—	Black/DEWALT Yellow
Piece count	—	1
Product type	—	Charging Cable
Individual or set	—	Individual

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