Robust magnetic connector

A connector insert comprising:

• a cable having braiding and a power conductor;
• an insulating layer having an opening for the power conductor;
• a power cap fixed to the power conductor;
• a power insulator around the power cap;
• an attraction plate around the power insulator;
• a crimping piece over the braiding and secured to the attraction plate;
• and
• a shell over a rear portion of the attraction plate.

A connector receptacle comprising:

• a plurality of magnets arranged at a face of the connector receptacle;
• a shield at the face of the connector receptacle and covering the plurality of magnets;
• a power contact having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets;
• a ground contact formed as a ring around the power contact and having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets;
• a first spring behind the power contact and fixed relative to the shield;
• and
• a second spring behind the ground contact and fixed relative to the shield.