Reddit reviews Anker Powerline+ Lightning Cable (6ft) Durable and Fast Charging Cable [Double Braided Nylon] for iPhone Xs/XS Max/XR/X / 8/8 Plus / 7/7 Plus / 6/6 Plus / 5s / iPad and More(Red)

I've used this Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable iPhone Cable(6ft) Durable and Fast Charging Cable (Aramid Fiber & Double Braided Nylon) for iPhone 7 6s 6 SE, iPad since November last year and it's still as good as new. It's long, strong and durable plus never tangles. Apple certified as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/tur7b/will_apple_replace_this/

I think I've gone through one of the Ipod Classic cables ever. That was after years of use, and it was the plastic plug that cracked along the side. The cable was fine.

I haven't had a single modern cable last. Including the ones that sit at a desk, aren't carried around, just to plug in when I'm sitting at work or something.

Currently I've been using this and it's held up. I bought it in May, been carrying it with me and so far no signs of wear so we'll see.

But this is why I opposed the dongle. It adds one more point of failure to the cable and I know how cheap their manufacturing has become. Most proper USB cables will outlive all of us.

I have a 6 foot braided nylon cable from Anker. Had it almost 2 years and not had a single problem and it's held up fantastic.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177NSA9A/ref=twister_B01BTTM3I2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable (6ft) Durable and Fast Charging Cable [Kevlar Fiber & Double Braided Nylon] for iPhone, iPad and More(Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177NSA9A/

Also, you have to take care of your things people. You can't yank them through a tangled mess pulling on the middle of the cord. Unplug things by pulling the connector. Neatly store cables and don't crush the connection at the ends under weight. It's not that hard and it pays dividends.

I went 3rd party.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0177NSA9A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As for your initial point I agree 100%. It seems one of the Apple fan beliefs is "It just works" yet since owning an iPad I know things don't just work. For example, learning what a certified cable is was a pain in the ass. That cable wasn't the first one that I bought. An otherwise perfectly good cable doesn't work with the iPad simply because the product isn't paying a percent to Apple?

This, preferably the red one.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Lightning-Durable-Charging/dp/B0177NSA9A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521329886&sr=8-3&keywords=anker+powerline+%2B

This one?

I'll stick with the Anker cables that are strong enough to tow a car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSb6D4F1PIs

Also, they are half the price. 6ft for $16

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Lightning-Durable-Charging/dp/B0177NSA9A/

Hello, in e-shops like Amazon is said if cable is certified. Certified cables are little more expensive, so sellers usually notice that higher price is because it’s certified.

An example of great cable is here:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0177NSA9A?ascsubtag=4048514%7Cneb5294dfcbbe4db7a5ac150ced47043419&linkCode=gs2&tag=dotdash21-21

(Note: it’s USB-A to Lightning in the link, I will search some other)

https://amzn.com/B0177NSA9A Yep, buy a good one and you don't have to buy it again.

Anker makes some heavily reinforced Lightning cables, which are also cheaper than Apple's: https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Lightning-Durable-Charging/dp/B0177NSA9A?sa-no-redirect=1

Might be worth trying out a few of these, since it looks like almost all charging stations will be the type that uses cables instead of having built-in dock connectors.

The anker PowerLine+ is relatively affordable and extremely durable.

Have you considered buying a different one, such as this one, which isn't an addon item (I said this one since I've only ever used Anker cables)?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0177NSA9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_roNHybBM85906