10cm iPhone Charge Cable Short, 5 Pack USB A to Lightning Cord for Fast Charging Stations Compatible with Apple iPhone 12 11 Pro Max Xs 8 7 6 5 Plus, iPad Air/Mini

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Testing conducted by Apple in August 2022 using preproduction iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max units and software and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Shopping for a new Lightning cable sounds easy. After all, the principal philosophy is often just finding a wire with a Lightning connector on one end and some type of connector on the other. That's usually good enough for some, but there are some important factors to keep in mind. Don’t just look at the price. Look at what you want to do now, and what you might want to do next year. For example, an 18W charger will fast charge your iPhone, but it’s not powerful enough to run a MacBook Pro. A more powerful one may be a better option for your future tech arsenal. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units and software and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charging time varies according to settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. The charging process can be divided into three parts. Take a look at the "Figure 1: Charge stages of lithium-ion" chart in this article by Battery University for more technical details. Briefly, here's what it shows:

Apple first introduced fast charging in 2017 with the iPhone 8 (although what we call fast speeds on iPhones would be considered slow compared to some Android models). The fastest chargers for iPhones use USB-C connectors, as we'll explain below, and the key thing you want to look for is "PD" (which stands for Power Delivery). It's a high power specification that makes charging faster when using a USB-C cable.The most durable iPhone lightning cables usually feature a combination of matte-textured rubber, aluminum alloy sheathing, and braided nylon, making them stretch and pull-resistant. Remember reinforced connectors and strong insulation, which lengthen the cable’s lifespan. When traveling, this is a must. Less durable options are typically made of plastic and PVC, which tend to fray and wear out. There’s nothing better than switching on your new iPhone for the first time, safe in the knowledge that you have a brand-new charging cable ready and waiting to provide that essential shot of juice when the battery first begins to run low. On the flip side, no feeling is as crushing as plugging in that same iPhone a few months down the line to a well-worn and splitting cable that chooses that moment to breathe its last. Stage 2 - Saturation: This is the phase where the voltage has reached its peak and current drops down. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max units and software and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Use iPhone lightning cables that are at least 6 feet long, which allows you to use your phone while sitting, standing, or resting near a wall outlet in most rooms. Additionally, for white plastic/PVC cables, this length can keep them off the floor to prevent graying and fraying. Anything longer than 6 feet and you may experience slower charging speeds thanks to power loss caused by distance.

Next, take time to assess your needs. Do you frequently charge multiple devices simultaneously? If so, buying a charger with multiple ports probably makes sense. Do you have AirPods or an Apple Watch to charge? Look into a wireless charging pad (but expect slower speeds). Apart from the charging-speed improvements, you might consider upgrading due to the pending EU law that will require all phones to switch to USB-C by 2024. Clearly there's no rush, but a side benefit of switching to USB-C chargers now is that you likely won't have to again once the mandate goes into effect. Moreover, the new EU legislation also unbundles the sale of the charger from the device itself, so there's no reason to anticipate that manufacturers will start to include a charger in the box again. video output compatibility. You can connect the cable to a MacBook or a second monitor display for high-quality video output.The best overall option for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. It has 100W of power and a lifetime warranty. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2022 using pre-production iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max units and software, and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charging time varies according to settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. If you have the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus or only need a charging cable with your iPhone 15 Pro, any Charging/USB 2.0 cables on this list are fine. The USB 3.1 data connectivity standard was introduced in July 2013, and the USB Type-C connector was finalized by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in August 2014. USB 3.2 was introduced in September 2017, replacing, absorbing, and renaming the USB 3.1 specification.