Anker Powerline+ II Lightning Cable (6ft), MFi Certified for Flawless Compatibility with iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/X / 8/8 Plus / 7/7 Plus / 6/6 Plus / 5 / 5S and More(Black)

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A Cable for Life: We're so confident about PowerLine II's long-lasting performance that we gave it a hassle-free, lifetime warranty. Anker’s latest cable is called the Powerline III Flow, no doubt because of the cable’s unparalleled flexibility. Unlike the typical hard rubber you tend to find in charging cables, the Powerline III flow uses an incredibly soft silica gel, and flexes freely in a way no other cable we tested could match. This is a warning from the phone's software. Our cable is 100% insulated and passed extensive testing. The connector will not retain liquid. Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (6 feet) A longer cable for fast-charging iPhone, iPad, and other Lightning-equipped devices I still have PowerLine cables I’ve been using since 2016 that work as well as the day I got them. Anker claims they’re designed to withstand tens of thousands of bends.

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Enter Anker’s PowerLine cables, perennial Wirecutter favorites, thanks to their lower prices and longer-lasting designs. A cable is essential to keeping your phone charged, especially on the go, so it’s important that you have one you can rely on. Belkin’s standard BoostCharge cables are similar to Anker’s Powerline II — no frills, just good cables at a good price. They use the same standard rubber sheath you’d find on other cables in this price range, and the same standard joints.iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max / ‎IPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max / SE (第2世代) / XS / XS Max / XR / X / 8 / 8 Plus 他, IPad (第9世代) / iPad (第8世代) / iPad (第7世代) / iPad (第6世代) / iPad mini (第5世代) / iPad (第5世代) / iPad mini 4 / iPad mini 3 / iPad mini 2 / iPad mini (第1世代) / iPad Pro (12.9インチ) (第2世代) / iPad Pro (12.9インチ) (第1世代) / iPad Pro (10.5インチ) / iPad Pro (9.7インチ) / iPad Air (第3世代) / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air (第1世代) 他 Satechi’s cable is clearly designed to be a durable monster, similar to Nomad’s Kevlar cables. However, while the Satechi performed just as well as its competition in charging and data transfer, we found it much stiffer than every other cable we tested, without the extra-strong joints of the Nomad cables. It’s a good option — we just prefer the more flexible nature of the other cables we tested. Since 2012, iPhones have been equipped to charge via Lightning cables, or eight-pin cables, which replaced older 30-pin charging cables. And these puppies can do a lot more than charge. They can also transmit data between devices, allowing you to easily transfer photos and files between devices if you're not uploading everything directly to the Cloud. Lightning cables are also exclusive to Apple products, which has been a source of frustration because USB-C cables are much more widely used. In fact, the European Union recently agreed to force all devices to be charged by USB-C by 2024. The idea for establishing a common standard for charging is so popular that U.S. U.S. senators are pushing for the same thing. What to look for in an iPhone charging cable Apple’s own Lightning cables are thinner and more flexible than the competition, with extremely small connectors on the end. These may seem like boons, but Apple’s own cables have also earned a reputation for being easier to break and fray — so while both the USB-C and USB-A cables performed well in our tests, we think most people would be better off with a more durable option from a third party. You’d be forgiven for assuming the best iPhone charger cable comes from Apple. After all, the company’s phones, headphones, and accessories all use a proprietary connection you won’t see on any non-Apple products. When the Lightning cable was first introduced in 2012, all the third-party alternatives to Apple’s own cable were basically junk. They frayed easily. They didn’t always successfully connect to your computer or iPad. They felt janky, wobbling when you plugged them into charging ports and resisting when you pulled them out. And the cheapest of them charged so slowly you probably would have been better off using some kind of novelty hand crank.

Anker iPhone Cable, PowerLine II Lightning Cable (6ft / 1.8m

Data Transfer: Supports SuperSpeed data transmission (send or receive an HD movie in as little as 2.5 seconds). Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6 feet) For charging phones, tablets, and laptops up to 60 watts USB-C port structures can vary depending on device manufacturer. If the port has undergone heavy usage over time, a new USB-C cable may not fit perfectly with the adapter or the device.Thankfully, all of our MFi Certified cables performed comparably in both scenarios — on fast charging devices, all the USB-C cables we tested charged to 50% in around a half hour as promised by Apple, with all the USB-A cables taking longer but performing within a few minutes of each other. Data transfers were also similar, with every cable taking roughly the same amount of time to transfer data to both our iPhone and our iPad. As such, we were able to mostly eliminate charge and data transfer speeds from our evaluation, with the exception of the differences between USB-C and USB-A (USB-C was a bit faster, even on our non-fast-charging iPad Pro, than USB-A cables). The Native Union cable was the only cable to exhibit noticeably slower charging speeds, most likely due to its length, which was significantly longer than the other cables we tested. It also comes with a leather snapping strap for coiling the cable, though our model was already flaking when we took it out of its brand-new box, which didn’t inspire a ton of confidence. Belkin also offers a USB-A version of this cable in a few lengths and colors, though we didn’t test that version ourselves. What You Get: Anker 321 USB-A to Lightning Cable (3ft 3-in-1) / Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 Cable, a hassle-free lifetime warranty and friendly customer service. The Nomad 3-in-1 cable and the Native Union cables were noticeably faster than the other USB-A cables, with charging times under three hours. The rest of the cables charged at similar speeds, some being faster and then slower, depending on the test and device. Storability There’s just one downside: Native Union only seems to offer these cables in 10-foot lengths, which charged our test devices five to 10 minutes slower than more typical 4- to 6-foot cables. If speed isn’t of the essence, though, the practical design here may be well worth that small sacrifice. There is a USB-C version for faster charging as well, though we didn’t test that model ourselves.

Anker iPhone Charger Cable, PowerLine II Lightning Cable (3ft

After publication, Belkin sent us another cable, which exhibited no fraying out of the box. They tell us this isn’t a common issue, and they’re looking into it. The Anker Powerline+ II is incredibly durable and a highly efficient charger. The most common point of failure on charging cables seems to be where the cable meets the plug-in point for the device. This connection point is bent repeatedly while plugging and unplugging your device, and a stiff cable can't withstand this kind of movement for long. This cable's durability stems from the braided nylon sheath, which gives it the flexibility to bend and twist without breaking. The flexible cord made this a standout in product durability. Typical of all the Anker products we tested, this cable comes with a convenient Velcro strap, making coiling and storing the cable streamlined and easy. Mophie’s USB-C and USB-A cables offer a braided design in three different lengths, but otherwise didn’t stand out much from the competition — they’re thinner than Anker’s cables without being more flexible, and the warranty lasts only two years. But they performed well in our tests, so if you like the design, they’ll do the job.Over the course of a month, we tested each of these cables with our iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus and 9.7-inch iPad Pro using a number of different metrics. Most important to a charging cable is, of course, its ability to charge and transfer data at a reasonable rate. So we used each cable in conjunction with a 65-watt power adapter to charge our devices from dead to 50%, timing the result. We also used them to transfer a 1.5GB video file from our computer to the device using iTunes, timing the process as well. One for All: Charge any of your devices with the interchangeable, built-in Micro USB, USB-C, and Lightning connectors.