Had 2 of these for almost a year now and still going strong. Best non-Apple branded cables bought so far and I’ve been through many! About to order a couple more.
Have been buying god awful in-store charger cables and plugs, broke within days and cost triple what these cost. These are incredibly durable and great quality. Couldn’t possbily ask for any more, thank you!
I’ve bought 2 of these over the last 5 or 6 years. I’m a pretty heavy user and these cables have stood up to a lot of abuse. They’re constantly pulled in and out of bags and I’m not worried about them breaking.
The reason I’m not worried is the first one I had started being temperamental after about a year but I spoke to Anker and they arranged a free replacement without any issue. They did ask for the serial number from the tag but that had been ripped off so I didn’t have it. That was no problem to Anker and they replace it anyway.
I’d happily recommend these and just advise you try to keep that little tag on with the serial number just in case.
These cables provide very good value for money. They change the phone quickly but don’t seem to damage the battery. The cable in itself is well put together and doesn’t peel or break like the Apple ones do
I have given up buying leads made by anyone other than Anker. Recently I could not get a Windows laptop to recognise an iPhone: changing to an Anker lead solved the problem immediately.
Bought a couple of these and have been subjected to heavy use over the past 3 years (including squashing them in all sorts of ways in my sleep!!). One of them has given up, and the other is just about hanging on, but for the price I’m pretty happy with 3 years!
Well made seems sturdy and well packaged, comes with a small Velcro tie, works well, bought these cables before and still going strong so would recommend.
Decent length for the price, especially compared to what you can get from apple has the apple certification. Feels good
Quality and looks alright too. All round a good charging cable
I use this charger in the car and it does its job perfectly, it charges my phone a a decent rate. I use it every time I get in the car and it still charges quickly and the quality hasn’t deteriorated.
Had a couple of these over the years – they’re still going, have never failed and are really solid. Worth the extra money, all other cables have had a really short lifespa
Had a couple of these over the years – they’re still going, have never failed and are really solid. Worth the extra money, all other cables have had a really short lifespa
These really are the best charging cables I have ever used. I now have two one for my iPad and one for my phone. They are very long which means you can easily use them whilst they are plugged in. No more crouching over the electric socket ! And they have lasted really well. Very impressed
These really are the best charging cables I have ever used. I now have two one for my iPad and one for my phone. They are very long which means you can easily use them whilst they are plugged in. No more crouching over the electric socket ! And they have lasted really well. Very impressed
Everything you except, if you’re not a donut with your wires. This one is built to last and definitely charges faster than any other wire so it gets a thumbs up from me
Everything you except, if you’re not a donut with your wires. This one is built to last and definitely charges faster than any other wire so it gets a thumbs up from me
Can’t fault this, bought it because other charger I had wasn’t long enough and stopped charging due to it being pulled. This one is very long plus lead bends. Perfect !
Can’t fault this, bought it because other charger I had wasn’t long enough and stopped charging due to it being pulled. This one is very long plus lead bends. Perfect !
I have bought several of these since my first purchase my first purchase which I was very happy with. They are good quality and durable and a decent length. I much prefer the cord covered cables as they don’t break. No complaints either about their charging performance.
I have bought several of these since my first purchase my first purchase which I was very happy with. They are good quality and durable and a decent length. I much prefer the cord covered cables as they don’t break. No complaints either about their charging performance.
At first great, had this charger for about 1 year. To my suprise my iphone started ghosting only when on charge. I looked online and found a few things out. One of the causes is the charging cable. I unpluged my charger from the laptop. Only to find this is true NOT GOOD.
At first great, had this charger for about 1 year. To my suprise my iphone started ghosting only when on charge. I looked online and found a few things out. One of the causes is the charging cable. I unpluged my charger from the laptop. Only to find this is true NOT GOOD.
Haven’t used it long enough to know if it is gonna last longer than my previous one’s but I will gladly try it out and update this review once I know. So far so good, it seems to have a good sturdiness to the cable and it’s length is good enough so that it doesn’t get constantly bent or twisted.
Haven’t used it long enough to know if it is gonna last longer than my previous one’s but I will gladly try it out and update this review once I know. So far so good, it seems to have a good sturdiness to the cable and it’s length is good enough so that it doesn’t get constantly bent or twisted.
My last charging cable twisted and buckled along its full length and snapped at the joint after only a few months use. This charging/data cable appears strong and well made. I’ve used Anker products before and have not been let down either by incompatibility or breakages. I have the same confidence in this item and should have bought one of these at the outset but chose to go for a ‘deal’ on a cheaper plastic coated cable. My mistake! I’ve ended up paying twice.
This cable is nicely made, corded and feels substantial. It works on my iPad and iPhone, syncs and charges well.
My last charging cable twisted and buckled along its full length and snapped at the joint after only a few months use. This charging/data cable appears strong and well made. I’ve used Anker products before and have not been let down either by incompatibility or breakages. I have the same confidence in this item and should have bought one of these at the outset but chose to go for a ‘deal’ on a cheaper plastic coated cable. My mistake! I’ve ended up paying twice.
This cable is nicely made, corded and feels substantial. It works on my iPad and iPhone, syncs and charges well.
Got it as a main charger as i broke my last one. This one is fairly longer. Has a sturdy soft wire and its true about the charging charges a full battery in like 30 mins or so.
Got it as a main charger as i broke my last one. This one is fairly longer. Has a sturdy soft wire and its true about the charging charges a full battery in like 30 mins or so.
You might ask that after buying this cable 4 years ago, why would I write this review now? Well, I’m an Anker fanboy and having made 13 different Anker purchases via Amazon, this is the first time one of their products has failed. The outer protective covering had come away from the USB C end of the cable and charging to my iPhone had become intermittent. Not good, but a couple of emails back and forth to Anker Customer Services resulted in a brand new replacement landing with me today. Sure, the cable shouldn’t fail in that way, but kudos to Anker for a like-for-like replacement 4 years after the purchase. Great peace of mind in anybodies language and this is why I’ll always buy cables like this from them…
Durable and nice product.
It will last longer than the original apple cables, as has a nice nylon cover.
Unlike the original wires, it won’t twist. The attaching to the device and the computer looks solid and sturdy.
Anker bucks the trend for imported electronic products. They offer well priced, good quality and innovative items. I bought this after an unlabelled product from the same country of origin snapped in my iPhone blocking the charging port. From bitter experience I will not buy goods that do not carry the makers name, and certainly the Anker products I have are robust and reliable. They come at a higher price, but carry a written guarantee, one which I have never has cause to use.
I have not given 5 stars to the features simply as this is a new purchase.
After being disappointed with a couple of cheap cables and having to send them back for only charging slowly and with the ltghnjng cable one way around the cables I bought on this order we’re a breath of fresh air. They work well, charge reasonably quickly and connect in either orientation. They appear well built and fit nicely. All in all it’s a good illustration of “you get what you pay for”. They aren’t as cheap as some of the no name Far East cables but they are far far better quality. I would recommend these especially for those that travel since the braded cables seem to take the abuse of travelling far better than the standard Apple plastic ones
Impressive length, I have one plugged in at the wall by my sofa and I’m never awkwardly contorting myself to use my phone like you end up doing with some charger cables. Another is plugged in in the bedroom, there’s about 80cm between the plug and the bed due to positioning, and again I can comfortably use my phone in bed while plugged in.
The material is good quality and robust, so it should have a long life. These cables are the best of both worlds, affordable price and long-lasting so you don’t need to constantly replace them!
This is the best quality cable you can buy for this price point and I would highly recommend it.
If you wanted to spend a little more money then I would also highly recommend the Powerline+ II cables which are also an excellent choice and come with a lifetime worry free guarantee.
For me, the main differences between the ANKER Powerline+ II and Powerline+ III cables are that the Powerline+ II are tested to 30 000 bends and the Powerline+ III are tested to 35 000 bends so are a little more durable and are also smaller in diameter. However the Powerline+ II cables do come with a nice zip pouch whereas the Powerline+ III cables only come in the box.
That said, I would highly recommend ANKERs range of charging cables.
Pair the ANKER Powerline range of cables with the ANKER chargers for ultimate fast charging performance.
[update] excellent customer service. Rapid response and they followed up after replacing my cable to check if everything is OK]. I have several of these cables. They all work with all of our Apple products.
I’ve only had a problem with one of them and the Anker Customer Support Team dealt with it by email much much quicker than I expected. Within a few hours of letting them know of the fault and the serial number a replacement was in the post and it arrived the next day.
I’m very happy. I trust the Anker brand and this is precisely why I usually buy Anker as a substitute for my Apple cables.
Amazon sent me an offer 2 months ago, 5 a cable so I bought 10 as our house eats through Apple lightning cables, especially during the COV19 pandemic as we are all using our devices 24/7. Opened 3, 1 is near failing with constant warnings from the iPad and the Apple charger is getting hot now with this cable.
I’ve paid as much as 40 for a special cable from the Apple store and as low as 99p from a 1 shop, the latter die within a few days; they all ultimately fail for devices that gets plugged in/out a lot or stay on charge when you use it within 2-3 months; the cable I use for my wireless charger for my phone has lasted over 2 years…
Needed longer charging cables for iPhone products as provided ones from Apple are too short causing you to sit on the floor next to the power sockets and the annoyance of your children having tantrums because their iPad turned off as they pulled out the wire from the adapter was driving me up the wall.
Now I have 2 not so miserable children as now they can sit on the sofa or bed without pulling the cable out thus making them even more like zombies.
Brill Products from Anker – never let down and customer support fantastic as used them many times.
Quality great and look robust. Price reasonable but not cheapest but I know I’m paying for quality.
A few reviewers mention getting “device not supported” messages when using this and other non-Apple cables. However I have experienced the same problem with original Apple Lighting cables so I wasn’t put off buying this product. It’s odd that only Apple devices produce such messages. I’ve had many micro USB connected devices and never had “device not supported” messages. A cynic might suggest that it’s a ruse perpetrated by Apple to coerce you into buying their cable at three times the price. Heaven forbid!
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
A few reviewers mention getting “device not supported” messages when using this and other non-Apple cables. However I have experienced the same problem with original Apple Lighting cables so I wasn’t put off buying this product. It’s odd that only Apple devices produce such messages. I’ve had many micro USB connected devices and never had “device not supported” messages. A cynic might suggest that it’s a ruse perpetrated by Apple to coerce you into buying their cable at three times the price. Heaven forbid!
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
A few reviewers mention getting “device not supported” messages when using this and other non-Apple cables. However I have experienced the same problem with original Apple Lighting cables so I wasn’t put off buying this product. It’s odd that only Apple devices produce such messages. I’ve had many micro USB connected devices and never had “device not supported” messages. A cynic might suggest that it’s a ruse perpetrated by Apple to coerce you into buying their cable at three times the price. Heaven forbid!
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
A few reviewers mention getting “device not supported” messages when using this and other non-Apple cables. However I have experienced the same problem with original Apple Lighting cables so I wasn’t put off buying this product. It’s odd that only Apple devices produce such messages. I’ve had many micro USB connected devices and never had “device not supported” messages. A cynic might suggest that it’s a ruse perpetrated by Apple to coerce you into buying their cable at three times the price. Heaven forbid!
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
A few reviewers mention getting “device not supported” messages when using this and other non-Apple cables. However I have experienced the same problem with original Apple Lighting cables so I wasn’t put off buying this product. It’s odd that only Apple devices produce such messages. I’ve had many micro USB connected devices and never had “device not supported” messages. A cynic might suggest that it’s a ruse perpetrated by Apple to coerce you into buying their cable at three times the price. Heaven forbid!
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I have been using Anker products for years now. I have their cables and their chargers. The quality is solid and the effectiveness, ie. charge speeds are the best, super fast.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
People talk about Anker charging cables like they’re hewn out of spun gold.
But don’t get too excited – they work, like pretty much every other charging cable, and they DO break, like every other charging cable. Expect the ‘this accessory is not supported’ message that you fear. It’s about a 90% success rate after a couple of months.
More chance of it working long term than your cheapo brands – but not perfect.
I have used these cables from Anker for 2 years or more. I was loving them until after 2 years (very recently (feb 2020), a couple started pinging randomly when being plugged in and a pop up saying not compatible with my phone. This peed me off and i had another read of what other people had said since on the reviews, as i needed to buy others again (so i though)..I read other reviews saying that Anker would help so i emailed them on their website. Well..it amazed me as to how they quickly replied and sent me replacements for both! One from 2 years ago and another from 1 year ago! They are brilliant cables and am astonished as to having replacements sent after that long! My normal iphone chargers were rubbish compared to these! The nylon coating and extra length is the best, they don’t split at the base at all. Anker kept in contact all the time, wanting to check up on how they were doing and were really great! Thank you Anker, great service and customer care!!
I have used these cables from Anker for 2 years or more. I was loving them until after 2 years (very recently (feb 2020), a couple started pinging randomly when being plugged in and a pop up saying not compatible with my phone. This peed me off and i had another read of what other people had said since on the reviews, as i needed to buy others again (so i though)..I read other reviews saying that Anker would help so i emailed them on their website. Well..it amazed me as to how they quickly replied and sent me replacements for both! One from 2 years ago and another from 1 year ago! They are brilliant cables and am astonished as to having replacements sent after that long! My normal iphone chargers were rubbish compared to these! The nylon coating and extra length is the best, they don’t split at the base at all. Anker kept in contact all the time, wanting to check up on how they were doing and were really great! Thank you Anker, great service and customer care!!
I have used these cables from Anker for 2 years or more. I was loving them until after 2 years (very recently (feb 2020), a couple started pinging randomly when being plugged in and a pop up saying not compatible with my phone. This peed me off and i had another read of what other people had said since on the reviews, as i needed to buy others again (so i though)..I read other reviews saying that Anker would help so i emailed them on their website. Well..it amazed me as to how they quickly replied and sent me replacements for both! One from 2 years ago and another from 1 year ago! They are brilliant cables and am astonished as to having replacements sent after that long! My normal iphone chargers were rubbish compared to these! The nylon coating and extra length is the best, they don’t split at the base at all. Anker kept in contact all the time, wanting to check up on how they were doing and were really great! Thank you Anker, great service and customer care!!
I have used these cables from Anker for 2 years or more. I was loving them until after 2 years (very recently (feb 2020), a couple started pinging randomly when being plugged in and a pop up saying not compatible with my phone. This peed me off and i had another read of what other people had said since on the reviews, as i needed to buy others again (so i though)..I read other reviews saying that Anker would help so i emailed them on their website. Well..it amazed me as to how they quickly replied and sent me replacements for both! One from 2 years ago and another from 1 year ago! They are brilliant cables and am astonished as to having replacements sent after that long! My normal iphone chargers were rubbish compared to these! The nylon coating and extra length is the best, they don’t split at the base at all. Anker kept in contact all the time, wanting to check up on how they were doing and were really great! Thank you Anker, great service and customer care!!
I have used these cables from Anker for 2 years or more. I was loving them until after 2 years (very recently (feb 2020), a couple started pinging randomly when being plugged in and a pop up saying not compatible with my phone. This peed me off and i had another read of what other people had said since on the reviews, as i needed to buy others again (so i though)..I read other reviews saying that Anker would help so i emailed them on their website. Well..it amazed me as to how they quickly replied and sent me replacements for both! One from 2 years ago and another from 1 year ago! They are brilliant cables and am astonished as to having replacements sent after that long! My normal iphone chargers were rubbish compared to these! The nylon coating and extra length is the best, they don’t split at the base at all. Anker kept in contact all the time, wanting to check up on how they were doing and were really great! Thank you Anker, great service and customer care!!
Edit 10/02: Well Anker do stand by their warranty with this product. Contacted Anker via their website and submitted a warranty request. 4 days laters a new cable arrived. Great customer service. Hence I have changed my rating from 2 to 4 stars.
This is my third cable of this type purchased from Anker. Unfortunately this cable has broken after two months use. The contacts on the plug appear to have burnt out.
Shame as my other two cables are still going strong.
I bought this product to replace an iPhone 8 charger and also because I wanted something a little longer that would give me a little bit more leeway when my phone was on charge. This works brilliantly. As with all anker products The build and quality is exceptional, especially around the joints where the charger is plugged in and unplugged from the iPhone itself. This cable does not tangle and is absolutely perfect for my needs. If I were going to give this item one criticism, it would be that, unlike the USB cables which are similar, it does not have a permanent velcro cable tie to enable me to shorten my cable for those times when I don’t need all the length. I believe it did come with one, but because it was not affixed to the cable, it got lost. If they would just add this item, I would give this cable five stars.
Firstly, I really like Anker products on the whole and their customer service have always been helpful if queries have arisen.
With regard to this lightning cable, it seems sturdy enough the only issue I have is that although it charges both my iPad and iPhone I have to remove the back from my protective case when wanting to charge the iPhone, this is something I don’t have to do with the Apple cable, so the part that goes into the phone is either slightly smaller than the genuine charger, or the outer casing which holds this in place is thicker and therefore it does not charge the phone without case being removed. It’s a pain to keep removing the case each time I want to charge the phone and for this reason I’ve knocked down the 5* rating on the product. However, when the case is removed it charges perfectly and no issues with charging the iPad in its case.
I can’t comment on longevity at the moment because I’ve only had the cable a few days.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
There are no doubt some negative reviews on here about the Anker iPhone charger, and I’m not belittling their experience of this product at all but I have been buying Anker products for a while- from charging cables to powerbanks. Despite that, this isn’t a biased review of this cable at all.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
A cable is a cable – right? Not this cable. This is pure quality. When I work in coffee shops on my laptop, sometimes their wifi fails, so I need to use my iPhone for the connection, that’s fine but it rapidly depletes the battery, using this cable I charge the iPhone while using it’s connection. Previously I had an unreliable cable, that was also unsightly; thin and short. I felt self conscious getting it out in coffee shops. I’m not ashamed of this thicker longer cable, which has a stylish and sturdy look to it. Men and women glance over, they are not checking out my top of the range MacBook Pro or iPhone, no no no, it’s the comely cobra of connectivity gracing my table that has aroused their envy. Get this cable and change your life today.
The original apple chargers are 19 but theses are so much better and cheaper.
First of all I have been using this for more than I year now, every day and I call tell you that there is NO scratches and NO of signs of wear. The normal apple chargers last me 3-4 months but these anker ones are SO DURABLE!!!
Also they come packaged so nicely and professionally.
Overall I definitely recommend 100% because these are the best chargers ever.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
Great product, durable and looks cool! However the KEY reason for 5* review is the LIFETIME warranty. Too often Anker CS just go about dealing great CS. Received my replacement cable today and works first time (so unfortunately does mean the old one had failed- think maybe my device wore out the contacts) . BUT knowing anker is there to support me means I have never bought another cable brand since and recommend you to ALL my family and friends. NO QUIBBLE replacement- just sent a pic and the serial number. Done in 5 mins and a new cable 2 days later. Please express my thanks to everyone at ANKER for their continued efforts in truest being world leading in customer support!
I am really impressed with Anker products. As well as these cables, I have a wireless iPhone charging pad, Bluetooth earphones and an iPhone car holder. Anker products are made to an incredibly high standard, and are inexpensive. These cables are especially great due to their long length, but mainly because of the double-braided nylon lining, ensuring that the cable remains intact and is durable. Whenever I need an accessory for my gadgets, I always look to see if Anker has them first.
I am really impressed with Anker products. As well as these cables, I have a wireless iPhone charging pad, Bluetooth earphones and an iPhone car holder. Anker products are made to an incredibly high standard, and are inexpensive. These cables are especially great due to their long length, but mainly because of the double-braided nylon lining, ensuring that the cable remains intact and is durable. Whenever I need an accessory for my gadgets, I always look to see if Anker has them first.
I am really impressed with Anker products. As well as these cables, I have a wireless iPhone charging pad, Bluetooth earphones and an iPhone car holder. Anker products are made to an incredibly high standard, and are inexpensive. These cables are especially great due to their long length, but mainly because of the double-braided nylon lining, ensuring that the cable remains intact and is durable. Whenever I need an accessory for my gadgets, I always look to see if Anker has them first.
I am really impressed with Anker products. As well as these cables, I have a wireless iPhone charging pad, Bluetooth earphones and an iPhone car holder. Anker products are made to an incredibly high standard, and are inexpensive. These cables are especially great due to their long length, but mainly because of the double-braided nylon lining, ensuring that the cable remains intact and is durable. Whenever I need an accessory for my gadgets, I always look to see if Anker has them first.
I am really impressed with Anker products. As well as these cables, I have a wireless iPhone charging pad, Bluetooth earphones and an iPhone car holder. Anker products are made to an incredibly high standard, and are inexpensive. These cables are especially great due to their long length, but mainly because of the double-braided nylon lining, ensuring that the cable remains intact and is durable. Whenever I need an accessory for my gadgets, I always look to see if Anker has them first.
Had 2 of these for almost a year now and still going strong. Best non-Apple branded cables bought so far and I’ve been through many! About to order a couple more.
In my opinion best Charger on the market. Anker steals the show and is so much better than A**le chargers
I have other cables bought from Anker and they never failed to disappoint me.
Have been buying god awful in-store charger cables and plugs, broke within days and cost triple what these cost. These are incredibly durable and great quality. Couldn’t possbily ask for any more, thank you!
I’ve bought 2 of these over the last 5 or 6 years. I’m a pretty heavy user and these cables have stood up to a lot of abuse. They’re constantly pulled in and out of bags and I’m not worried about them breaking.
The reason I’m not worried is the first one I had started being temperamental after about a year but I spoke to Anker and they arranged a free replacement without any issue. They did ask for the serial number from the tag but that had been ripped off so I didn’t have it. That was no problem to Anker and they replace it anyway.
I’d happily recommend these and just advise you try to keep that little tag on with the serial number just in case.
These cables provide very good value for money. They change the phone quickly but don’t seem to damage the battery. The cable in itself is well put together and doesn’t peel or break like the Apple ones do
I have given up buying leads made by anyone other than Anker. Recently I could not get a Windows laptop to recognise an iPhone: changing to an Anker lead solved the problem immediately.
As with most Anker items – the quality and performance is high. Decent length to charge a device and continue to use it in comfort.
Have few of them for years now.
They are expensive, but durable!
I don’t even buy apple chargers it’s straight to anker! They last years!
Bought a couple of these and have been subjected to heavy use over the past 3 years (including squashing them in all sorts of ways in my sleep!!). One of them has given up, and the other is just about hanging on, but for the price I’m pretty happy with 3 years!
As rated very good used Anker previously and had no problems used for iPhone and more durable than apple lead
Well made seems sturdy and well packaged, comes with a small Velcro tie, works well, bought these cables before and still going strong so would recommend.
Had this wire about a month, bought a few different iPhone wires in the past this one seems good, I also bought the insurance
I have several of these cables around my home and in my car. They are well worth the cost and are super-durable.
No complaints from me.
Decent length for the price, especially compared to what you can get from apple has the apple certification. Feels good
Quality and looks alright too. All round a good charging cable
I’ve purchased Anker products previously and this is a great product that will last last for ages
I’ve purchased Anker products previously and this is a great product that will last last for ages
Nice long cable from a reputable company at a great price so what’s not to like?
Nice long cable from a reputable company at a great price so what’s not to like?
I use this charger in the car and it does its job perfectly, it charges my phone a a decent rate. I use it every time I get in the car and it still charges quickly and the quality hasn’t deteriorated.
Can’t complain. The last one I bought has lasted over 2 years and is still going strong. I expect the same from this one.
Can’t complain. The last one I bought has lasted over 2 years and is still going strong. I expect the same from this one.
I tend to find Anker stuff just works well this is a charging cable and it works well. What more can I say?
I tend to find Anker stuff just works well this is a charging cable and it works well. What more can I say?
Had a couple of these over the years – they’re still going, have never failed and are really solid. Worth the extra money, all other cables have had a really short lifespa
Had a couple of these over the years – they’re still going, have never failed and are really solid. Worth the extra money, all other cables have had a really short lifespa
These really are the best charging cables I have ever used. I now have two one for my iPad and one for my phone. They are very long which means you can easily use them whilst they are plugged in. No more crouching over the electric socket ! And they have lasted really well. Very impressed
Great product! I ordered two of them with different input ends, both very sturdy, fast charging and the length is great!
Highly recommended!
These really are the best charging cables I have ever used. I now have two one for my iPad and one for my phone. They are very long which means you can easily use them whilst they are plugged in. No more crouching over the electric socket ! And they have lasted really well. Very impressed
Great product! I ordered two of them with different input ends, both very sturdy, fast charging and the length is great!
Highly recommended!
Everything you except, if you’re not a donut with your wires. This one is built to last and definitely charges faster than any other wire so it gets a thumbs up from me
Everything you except, if you’re not a donut with your wires. This one is built to last and definitely charges faster than any other wire so it gets a thumbs up from me
Can’t fault this, bought it because other charger I had wasn’t long enough and stopped charging due to it being pulled. This one is very long plus lead bends. Perfect !
Can’t fault this, bought it because other charger I had wasn’t long enough and stopped charging due to it being pulled. This one is very long plus lead bends. Perfect !
I have bought several of these since my first purchase my first purchase which I was very happy with. They are good quality and durable and a decent length. I much prefer the cord covered cables as they don’t break. No complaints either about their charging performance.
I have bought several of these since my first purchase my first purchase which I was very happy with. They are good quality and durable and a decent length. I much prefer the cord covered cables as they don’t break. No complaints either about their charging performance.
At first great, had this charger for about 1 year. To my suprise my iphone started ghosting only when on charge. I looked online and found a few things out. One of the causes is the charging cable. I unpluged my charger from the laptop. Only to find this is true NOT GOOD.
At first great, had this charger for about 1 year. To my suprise my iphone started ghosting only when on charge. I looked online and found a few things out. One of the causes is the charging cable. I unpluged my charger from the laptop. Only to find this is true NOT GOOD.
Haven’t used it long enough to know if it is gonna last longer than my previous one’s but I will gladly try it out and update this review once I know. So far so good, it seems to have a good sturdiness to the cable and it’s length is good enough so that it doesn’t get constantly bent or twisted.
Haven’t used it long enough to know if it is gonna last longer than my previous one’s but I will gladly try it out and update this review once I know. So far so good, it seems to have a good sturdiness to the cable and it’s length is good enough so that it doesn’t get constantly bent or twisted.
My last charging cable twisted and buckled along its full length and snapped at the joint after only a few months use. This charging/data cable appears strong and well made. I’ve used Anker products before and have not been let down either by incompatibility or breakages. I have the same confidence in this item and should have bought one of these at the outset but chose to go for a ‘deal’ on a cheaper plastic coated cable. My mistake! I’ve ended up paying twice.
This cable is nicely made, corded and feels substantial. It works on my iPad and iPhone, syncs and charges well.
My last charging cable twisted and buckled along its full length and snapped at the joint after only a few months use. This charging/data cable appears strong and well made. I’ve used Anker products before and have not been let down either by incompatibility or breakages. I have the same confidence in this item and should have bought one of these at the outset but chose to go for a ‘deal’ on a cheaper plastic coated cable. My mistake! I’ve ended up paying twice.
This cable is nicely made, corded and feels substantial. It works on my iPad and iPhone, syncs and charges well.
Got it as a main charger as i broke my last one. This one is fairly longer. Has a sturdy soft wire and its true about the charging charges a full battery in like 30 mins or so.
Got it as a main charger as i broke my last one. This one is fairly longer. Has a sturdy soft wire and its true about the charging charges a full battery in like 30 mins or so.
You might ask that after buying this cable 4 years ago, why would I write this review now? Well, I’m an Anker fanboy and having made 13 different Anker purchases via Amazon, this is the first time one of their products has failed. The outer protective covering had come away from the USB C end of the cable and charging to my iPhone had become intermittent. Not good, but a couple of emails back and forth to Anker Customer Services resulted in a brand new replacement landing with me today. Sure, the cable shouldn’t fail in that way, but kudos to Anker for a like-for-like replacement 4 years after the purchase. Great peace of mind in anybodies language and this is why I’ll always buy cables like this from them…
It will last longer than the original apple cables, as has a nice nylon cover.
Unlike the original wires, it won’t twist. The attaching to the device and the computer looks solid and sturdy.
I am sure the existence of gateways to other dimensions can be found somewhere in my house!
It is the only explanation left as to why my USB and iphone cables seem to disappear with alarming regularity!
Ok, there are also those which I have bought and really should not have done.
Buy cheap – buy twice. Very true!
These are excellent, like pretty much anything from Anker.
They are well made, look good, and resilient. In short, everything you want from a cable.
Yes there are cheaper available, but don’t make my mistake.
Just buy these!
Thanks for reading and I hope you found it useful.
Anker bucks the trend for imported electronic products. They offer well priced, good quality and innovative items. I bought this after an unlabelled product from the same country of origin snapped in my iPhone blocking the charging port. From bitter experience I will not buy goods that do not carry the makers name, and certainly the Anker products I have are robust and reliable. They come at a higher price, but carry a written guarantee, one which I have never has cause to use.
I have not given 5 stars to the features simply as this is a new purchase.
After being disappointed with a couple of cheap cables and having to send them back for only charging slowly and with the ltghnjng cable one way around the cables I bought on this order we’re a breath of fresh air. They work well, charge reasonably quickly and connect in either orientation. They appear well built and fit nicely. All in all it’s a good illustration of “you get what you pay for”. They aren’t as cheap as some of the no name Far East cables but they are far far better quality. I would recommend these especially for those that travel since the braded cables seem to take the abuse of travelling far better than the standard Apple plastic ones
Impressive length, I have one plugged in at the wall by my sofa and I’m never awkwardly contorting myself to use my phone like you end up doing with some charger cables. Another is plugged in in the bedroom, there’s about 80cm between the plug and the bed due to positioning, and again I can comfortably use my phone in bed while plugged in.
The material is good quality and robust, so it should have a long life. These cables are the best of both worlds, affordable price and long-lasting so you don’t need to constantly replace them!
This is the best quality cable you can buy for this price point and I would highly recommend it.
If you wanted to spend a little more money then I would also highly recommend the Powerline+ II cables which are also an excellent choice and come with a lifetime worry free guarantee.
For me, the main differences between the ANKER Powerline+ II and Powerline+ III cables are that the Powerline+ II are tested to 30 000 bends and the Powerline+ III are tested to 35 000 bends so are a little more durable and are also smaller in diameter. However the Powerline+ II cables do come with a nice zip pouch whereas the Powerline+ III cables only come in the box.
That said, I would highly recommend ANKERs range of charging cables.
Pair the ANKER Powerline range of cables with the ANKER chargers for ultimate fast charging performance.
[update] excellent customer service. Rapid response and they followed up after replacing my cable to check if everything is OK]. I have several of these cables. They all work with all of our Apple products.
I’ve only had a problem with one of them and the Anker Customer Support Team dealt with it by email much much quicker than I expected. Within a few hours of letting them know of the fault and the serial number a replacement was in the post and it arrived the next day.
I’m very happy. I trust the Anker brand and this is precisely why I usually buy Anker as a substitute for my Apple cables.
Amazon sent me an offer 2 months ago, 5 a cable so I bought 10 as our house eats through Apple lightning cables, especially during the COV19 pandemic as we are all using our devices 24/7. Opened 3, 1 is near failing with constant warnings from the iPad and the Apple charger is getting hot now with this cable.
I’ve paid as much as 40 for a special cable from the Apple store and as low as 99p from a 1 shop, the latter die within a few days; they all ultimately fail for devices that gets plugged in/out a lot or stay on charge when you use it within 2-3 months; the cable I use for my wireless charger for my phone has lasted over 2 years…
Needed longer charging cables for iPhone products as provided ones from Apple are too short causing you to sit on the floor next to the power sockets and the annoyance of your children having tantrums because their iPad turned off as they pulled out the wire from the adapter was driving me up the wall.
Now I have 2 not so miserable children as now they can sit on the sofa or bed without pulling the cable out thus making them even more like zombies.
Brill Products from Anker – never let down and customer support fantastic as used them many times.
Quality great and look robust. Price reasonable but not cheapest but I know I’m paying for quality.
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
This product seems well made with a braided cable and a strengthened connections at each end. The lightning pin fits snuggly in the iPad/iPhone socket. So far it’s working well.
To provide empirical evidence, I have run some tests with a USB volt/amp meter at the charger end and a charger testing App on my iPad. This 1.8 metre Anker cable showed the amps out of the charger barely changed at the iPad. However two different 1 metre Apple original cables showed a 65% loss. I rest my case.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
I had to drop one star, but I am not sure it’s their fault, but Apple’s. I had a lifetime cable that worked fine, then started only working intermittently, with the usual Apple “not supported” error message. But this is why I only dropped one star, because they replaced it, no quibble and with a friendly attitude and great communications (via email).
They are LIFETIME cables – and the company who seem to genuinely be dedicated to excellence, are happy to honour this (presumably as long as you’re being honest with them too and haven’t accidentally sawn it in half or anything!)
They are a genuine brand and genuinely happy to help.
I have had Apple products, including iPhones for ages – currently on an iPhone 8 and I will always use Anker products and have given them glowing reviews before.
Keep up the good work guys! And thank you for all your help.
But don’t get too excited – they work, like pretty much every other charging cable, and they DO break, like every other charging cable. Expect the ‘this accessory is not supported’ message that you fear. It’s about a 90% success rate after a couple of months.
More chance of it working long term than your cheapo brands – but not perfect.
This is my third cable of this type purchased from Anker. Unfortunately this cable has broken after two months use. The contacts on the plug appear to have burnt out.
Shame as my other two cables are still going strong.
I bought this product to replace an iPhone 8 charger and also because I wanted something a little longer that would give me a little bit more leeway when my phone was on charge. This works brilliantly. As with all anker products The build and quality is exceptional, especially around the joints where the charger is plugged in and unplugged from the iPhone itself. This cable does not tangle and is absolutely perfect for my needs. If I were going to give this item one criticism, it would be that, unlike the USB cables which are similar, it does not have a permanent velcro cable tie to enable me to shorten my cable for those times when I don’t need all the length. I believe it did come with one, but because it was not affixed to the cable, it got lost. If they would just add this item, I would give this cable five stars.
Firstly, I really like Anker products on the whole and their customer service have always been helpful if queries have arisen.
With regard to this lightning cable, it seems sturdy enough the only issue I have is that although it charges both my iPad and iPhone I have to remove the back from my protective case when wanting to charge the iPhone, this is something I don’t have to do with the Apple cable, so the part that goes into the phone is either slightly smaller than the genuine charger, or the outer casing which holds this in place is thicker and therefore it does not charge the phone without case being removed. It’s a pain to keep removing the case each time I want to charge the phone and for this reason I’ve knocked down the 5* rating on the product. However, when the case is removed it charges perfectly and no issues with charging the iPad in its case.
I can’t comment on longevity at the moment because I’ve only had the cable a few days.
I hope you find this review helpful.
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
I bought this cable as a friend’s iPhone’s previous cable wouldn’t adequately charge their phone. I would pop their phone on charge at 16% and after an hour would find it at 21%.
After buying this product, the same phone went from 21% to 74% in an hour. Therefore it did the trick and there are no signs that the cable will stop working any time soon. But see later about this comment.
As mentioned, my experience with Anker has been stellar and they’re a well known and respected company. You can be rest assured that in 90% of the time you’re buying a fully functioning product.
Pros:
– Charging cable has a strong braided feel and appears to be well made. I’ve not had any issues with charging or cables snapping
– Lifetime warranty available
Cons:
– This is a wear and tear item. I will provide updates for anyone who wants to know how this product holds up over time.
Thanks
A cable is a cable – right? Not this cable. This is pure quality. When I work in coffee shops on my laptop, sometimes their wifi fails, so I need to use my iPhone for the connection, that’s fine but it rapidly depletes the battery, using this cable I charge the iPhone while using it’s connection. Previously I had an unreliable cable, that was also unsightly; thin and short. I felt self conscious getting it out in coffee shops. I’m not ashamed of this thicker longer cable, which has a stylish and sturdy look to it. Men and women glance over, they are not checking out my top of the range MacBook Pro or iPhone, no no no, it’s the comely cobra of connectivity gracing my table that has aroused their envy. Get this cable and change your life today.
The original apple chargers are 19 but theses are so much better and cheaper.
First of all I have been using this for more than I year now, every day and I call tell you that there is NO scratches and NO of signs of wear. The normal apple chargers last me 3-4 months but these anker ones are SO DURABLE!!!
Also they come packaged so nicely and professionally.
Overall I definitely recommend 100% because these are the best chargers ever.
Anker make great products and have a great customer service team, I know this for when I’ve talked to them for a replacement cable.
They make good quality lightning cables that aren’t of poor quality like some you may find on amazon..
The charge rate doesn’t drop. Even on the longer 2-3m cables I have bought from them..
They do also have lifetime warranty on some of there cables. Which is what I used to replace one in the past..
The cables are durable and I have bought for myself and others, many of there cables for different products..
I would highly recommend to others to consider anker when choosing good quality cables..
You can’t go wrong and if they do. They have warranty to fall back on..
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.
Anker reached out to replace the cables. So far, so good. I hope these are the usual quality. I will update again either way in a couple of months.
I have bought many anker cables and found them to be durable and reliable – so much so that I recommend them to anyone who expresses they’re looking.
But I bought this cable twice over the space of a month. One stopped working almost immediately which I just didn’t worry about as everything is normally so good. But now the second one has stopped working. They were bought in December and Januart so have lasted a couple of months maximum. It’s just so odd that they are both this particular one as I have some other anker shorter, white plastic type that are still going strong .
This is not what I have come to expect of anker and now I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to other people after I’ve recommended them – making me look foolish!
I believe I’m outside of the window to return them so I guess I just swallow this bitter pill and consider trying another brand that is also mfi certified.