Cables... Apple vs Anker vs Beats vs Others?

[davidg4781]

I'm upgrading to a 17 Pro soon (from an 11 Pro) and will need new charging cables. For years, I've used Anker cables and have liked them mostly. Early ones didn't last long but I feel the ones I have now are almost as old as my iPhone.

Comparing Anker to Apple pricing... Apple's are $20 for 1 meter, $30 for 2 meter. Anker's range from $5 to $35. Price... they're almost the same.

But what about quality? Apple's early cables didn't last long but are these new woven cables more durable?

 

[User #07242024]

You’ll get one in the box so you can try and use it first before buying other cable.

 

[izzle22]

Got a couple of these. Great quality.

ChargeFlex Charging Cable

Premium charging cables for iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro

caudabe.com

 

[davidphantomatic]

I bought a couple of the 240w Apple cables when they went on sale a few months back and they’re great, but substantially thicker than the one you’ll get in the box.

Like the other poster mentioned, try the braided cable that comes in the box. If you like it, the Beats cables are going to be the most similar cable you can buy.