Over the years, I have built a collection containing a wide variety of Lightning cables, and one thing is very clear: the Apple cables have not held up very well. The packaging may be generic and the accessories may not be original, but they are compatible and fully functional. The issue is that USB evolves, device evolves and most cables you get now will end up unused in a few years.

I have an Apple iPhone XS Max, but I am seeking a well-rounded cable that can handle everyday use for everyday devices, like the iPad, iPhone, and possibly future Apple products that use the lightning cable and USB-A charging. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. Our favorite little detail when testing the PowerLine III Flow is its ability to spring back to its original shape after it's been twisted or tied in knots. I always felt it was not easy to hold and disconnect my phone using the original Apple cable, but this Powerline 3 cable is awesome. That matters more for portable chargers where impacts how many device recharges I get, than home use.On that note, it is still unknown whether Apple will begin utilizing USB-C fully across all their devices, but if need be, I will make the switch to USB-C cables. Designed to work flawlessly with virtually all USB-C devices including phones, tablets, and laptops. The latest generation of PowerLine is designed with a revolutionary internal layout, maintaining the classic Anker durability in a cable that’s slimmer than ever before (when compared with an Anker cable of equal length). The iPhone XR can be charged via USB PD 9V 2A but the phone itself cannot ingest more than about 15W, so an imperfect cable so long as it doesn’t lose more than 3W has no negatives, e. Universal serial bus (USB) cables have become the backbone of our digital world, connecting our devices and allowing us to transfer data with ease.

The PowerLine III is backed by a hassle-free replacement program for all quality issues for the lifetime of the cable.

MFi certified for flawless compatibility with Lightning devices, ensuring the perfect charge every time. iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR, XS Max, iPad 8, iPad Pro (10. You've probably never thought about how your charging cable feels but the PowerLine III Flow might change your mind. I’m interested to see how long the coating will stay in place, but I haven’t been using this cable long enough yet to find out.

I have been using multiple versions of the Anker Cable including the 1st generation, 2nd gen and the Powerline Plus (+). Them Ohm’s law, the voltage drop across a cable is fixed (at time of manufacturing bit increases with use) a property of the cable, but that fixed absolute Voltage drop becomes a relatively smaller impact at higher voltage, therefore the cable matters less for 60W 20V than it does for say 10W 5V, which is why it matters more to use a shorter Type A than a PD 60W C cable.If you have outlets located far from your bed or sofa, or if you prefer to walk around while talking on the phone, this 10 ft cable gives you the freedom to charge from anywhere in the room.