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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This doesn't count for too much of each cable's score — since you can always purchase a separate organizer — but we found some of the included features to be quite convenient. In theory, an MFI (Made for iProducts) certification should ensure a cable's ability to charge Apple devices and transfer data. With a compatible USB-C power brick, Anker’s USB-C to Lightning cable in our testing charged an iPhone 8 or later to 50% in about 30 minutes. We found that the most common place to show wear was where the cable attached to the USB connection point.

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As an avid user of lightning cable products for both work and personal use, our primary tester, Buck Yedor, has been plugging and unplugging lightning cables since their inception. Like other universal models, you might not want to sacrifice the additional space this bulky cable requires unless you need the additional charging capabilities. While most options on the market are purely utilitarian in design, it's nice to see a company putting in the extra thought to ensure the devices we surround ourselves with are visually appealing. Reminiscent of the original Apple version, this cable has a thin plastic sheath that visibly stresses when you bend it.It might not be the best option for those who want the absolute fastest charging or data transfer, but it's a great thing to throw in your car or bag to ensure that you always have a suitable charging cable on hand. Now that we've sold you on every iteration of the Anker Powerline IIs, you might be ready to invest in a pack that comes in varying lengths for whatever outlet situations you find yourself in. inch iPad Pro — which is not compatible with new fast charging standards — Anker’s USB-C cable charged the iPad to 50% about 15 minutes faster than its USB-A sibling. You could pass it down to you grandchildren, but they’ll likely have no idea what a charging cable is. The JSAUX USB-C to USB-C has a lower listed power rating of only 60 watts (20 volts, three amps) and the Anker Powerline+ states that it only has limited charging speeds with larger devices, like a MacBook Pro, dropping both of them in the rankings.

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We charged device after device and moved file after file, ranking and scoring each cable's charging performance and data transfer capabilities. It’s incredibly practical, and very stylish, thanks to the braided shield that comes in multiple colors and patterns.If one of the devices is not supported, the final transfer speed will not exceed that of the device with the lowest maximum transfer rate. It showed no damage and continued to charge after we folded it over 100 times in our connector fatigue test; the overall diameter of its braided sheath is a bit smaller than some of the other cables. This cable can charge most smartphones as fast as they are able to, all while being supremely flexible and exceptionally durable — we've repeatedly sucked up the end of the cable in a robot vacuum with no ill effects.