The 4 Best iPhone Lightning Cables to Buy in 2018

The AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable comes in three different sizes for your convenience: four inches, three feet and six feet. It’s an Apple MFi certified cable, so it has no problem with charging and syncing with your Apple devices. A lot of lightning cables will often produce an “unlicensed hardware” popup that shows up on your iDevice – this one won’t. The lightning cable is compatible with the iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s Plus, 6s, 6 Plus, 6, 5s, 5c, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and numerous other iDevices going all the way back to 5^th generation. Most Amazon users report no connectivity issues.

The lightning cable is designed with a compact lightning connector head that works with nearly all cases, so you won’t have trouble fitting it in. It has an additional layer of protection added to both the lightning and USB ends to improve durability and reduce fraying – the cables have been tested to bend 95 degrees, over 4,000 times. The cable’s long-tested durability, compatibility with numerous Apple devices, and affordable price make it the best lightning cable on the list. It comes with a one-year limited warranty in case you break it. Colors come in black and white.

By far one of the strongest lightning cables on the market is the Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable. It’s impressive six-foot long cord, 1.9-ounce weight, and durable design makes it the strongest lightning cable on the list.

The Anker PowerLine+ lightning cable has reinforced stress points and has been tested with a 6,000+ bend lifespan which makes it one of the most durable lightning cables on the list. It’s made of a double-braided nylon exterior, toughened Kevlar fiber core and laser-welded connectors to assure superior toughness form end-to-end. It comes with an adjustable pouch, which allows you to neatly adjust the cable length for any situation, and protects the cord when transporting it.

Due to its high-end outer casing, this is one of the more expensive lightning cables on the list. It is MFi certified, so you won’t have to worry about connectivity issues, as the device is compatible with most iDevices with a lightning cable port. Despite this, some Amazon users reported that it does occasionally cause their Apple product display incompatibility issues, and that it takes time working with it to assure a sync and charge. Ideally, the Anker PowerLine+ lightning cable is for users who put their cables under high stress, like pulling, stretching and yanking without the worry of breaking it.

Other Amazon users have reported that this lightning cable does a great job with delivering a quick charge to your iPhone. One user reported that it delivers a 1.38 to 1.44mAh charge to their iPhone, which means that it goes a little bit faster than Apple’s standard lightning cable with a 1.3 to 1.4mAH output.

The lightning cord comes with an 18-month warranty along with customer service. Colors come in gray, red, white, and golden. 

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the 1byone Lightning to USB cable is an MFI certified budget-friendly option that's compatible with every iPhone released since the iPhone 5 and the last few generations of iPad, including the iPad Air/2, iPad Mini and later, as well as the 7th generation iPod Nano. Designed with cases in mind, 1byone ensures that the overall fit works with nearly every iPhone or iPad case available, so you can utilize all 3.28-feet of cable in any of the available four colors. Capable of withstanding nearly 4,200 bends in its lifespan, the reversible design is both lightweight and easily coiled, so you can tuck it away for later use with ease. It comes with a 12-month warranty.

Offering more than 10,000 bends during its lifespan, the Native Union BELT Ultra-Strong Reinforced Lightning to USB charging cable is a superb solution for those looking for a superior build. Available in two different colors, the BELT offers nearly 6x the strength of Apple’s own standard lightning cable with an O-Flex design that relieves tension at the connector joints. The four-foot-long braided cable is wrapped with an integrated leather strap when not in use. MFI-certified by Apple, Native Union doubles down on its cables with a limited one-year warranty from the date of purchase and offers live chat Monday to Friday, as well as phone and e-mail support to answer any and all questions about their product lineup.