Durability: Over time, your cable will inevitably start to wear down and fray as you tug it and bend it and toss it into your bag. If you've used an Apple charger for more than six months, you know what we're talking about. For extra durability, look for cables that come encased in Kevlar or braided nylon, which helps protect it from snags and fraying, while still ensuring that it's flexible and easy to bend. A Cable for Life: We're so confident about PowerLine's performance that we gave a hassle-free, lifetime warranty. 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. 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.

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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. What You Get: Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB 3.1, a hassle-free LIFETIME WARRANTY and friendly customer service. 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.

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

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 cableEnhanced Durability: Extreme reinforcement keeps internal wiring protected from trauma and degradation. 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. Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6 feet) For charging phones, tablets, and laptops up to 60 watts

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Data Transfer: Supports SuperSpeed data transmission (send or receive an HD movie in as little as 2.5 seconds).

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. 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. 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. 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. Verify that your charger is capable of delivering a normal output, and that the port connector pins are not damaged or dirty.