Cheap iPhone charger question

[iRyann]

I recently bought this charger as I need a longer lead for when I'm at work. It is incredibly slow in charging the phone (although I did start charging it at 2%).

Do cheaper iPhone chargers take longer to charge the iPhone?

Thanks.

 

[Steve121178]

Cheap chargers lead to maiming and almost certain death. Apparently.

 

[Lucille Carter]

I recently bought this charger as I need a longer lead for when I'm at work. It is incredibly slow in charging the phone (although I did start charging it at 2%).

Do cheaper iPhone chargers take longer to charge the iPhone?

Thanks.

It is not so much on how much you paid for the charger, it is more about the output capacity.

 

[GoCubsGo]

You can't equate cheap to slow charging. But like Lucille Carter says, it isn't the cost per se, it's the output. If it has a low output then it will charge slower.

 

[cynics]

I don't think anyone clicked your link.

If in good condition that cable should charge as well as the original. However a loose connection can cause charging problems.

I've found aftermarket cables charge a bit slower compared to OEM. But not enough to by OEM, at least for the 30 pin connector.

 

[Interstella5555]

Never understood this, you're paying $300 for a phone, $100 for a monthly bill yet cheap out when it comes to charging your phone? I wouldn't use one personally, but enjoy until it breaks and/or fries your phone.

 

[cynics]

Never understood this, you're paying $300 for a phone, $100 for a monthly bill yet cheap out when it comes to charging your phone? I wouldn't use one personally, but enjoy until it breaks and/or fries your phone.

Lol...

You know Apple OEM chargers are technically not that good when it comes to converters. Just a china part. Its like saying "Use Apple earbuds because they are the best!" Lol!

Besides we are talking about a wire here. Not a charger.

 

[charlituna]

I recently bought this charger as I need a longer lead for when I'm at work. It is incredibly slow in charging the phone (although I did start charging it at 2%).

Do cheaper iPhone chargers take longer to charge the iPhone?

Thanks.

Yes they can. They can also lead to damage to the phone or the user if you aren't careful.

 

[firedept]

I'd be less concerned about how slow it is charging, than what it is doing to my phone. $30 for OEM is a lot cheaper than a new phone. I would also be concerned about what it could possibly do to me if I am handling the phone and it is plugged in. With all the aftermarket cables now for sale, I am sure we are going to hear of more horror stories.

 

[lordofthereef]

Never understood this, you're paying $300 for a phone, $100 for a monthly bill yet cheap out when it comes to charging your phone? I wouldn't use one personally, but enjoy until it breaks and/or fries your phone.

He clearly stated he bought it because he needs a longer cable. AFAIK, APple doesn't offer such a thing.

 

[Interstella5555]

Lol...

You know Apple OEM chargers are technically not that good when it comes to converters. Just a china part. Its like saying "Use Apple earbuds because they are the best!" Lol!

Besides we are talking about a wire here. Not a charger.

He clearly stated he bought it because he needs a longer cable. AFAIK, APple doesn't offer such a thing.

Sorry, reading comprehension fail on my part for the cable, I do however maintain that I would not buy third party chargers.

 

[iNiko]

Well, I would prefer original as it is more faster at charging I think.

 

[12vElectronics]

Never understood this, you're paying $300 for a phone, $100 for a monthly bill yet cheap out when it comes to charging your phone? I wouldn't use one personally, but enjoy until it breaks and/or fries your phone.

My thoughts as well..

 

[R.Stoychev]

A friend of mine ordered cheap Iphone charging cable and after using it two times he threw it in the trash and bought apple one

 

[iRyann]

Never understood this, you're paying $300 for a phone, $100 for a monthly bill yet cheap out when it comes to charging your phone? I wouldn't use one personally, but enjoy until it breaks and/or fries your phone.

If you're paying $100 a month for the bill on your iPhone then you are the biggest fool in the world. £14.90 a month my friend. Unlimited texts, calls and internet.

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A friend of mine ordered cheap Iphone charging cable and after using it two times he threw it in the trash and bought apple one

It's the first time I've bought something 'un' Apple to use with my iPhone, but Apple don't do longer chargers so what am I to do?

 

[R.Stoychev]

Look for the Griffin Lightning ... It is 3 metres long

 

[lordofthereef]

If you're paying $100 a month for the bill on your iPhone then you are the biggest fool in the world. £14.90 a month my friend. Unlimited texts, calls and internet.

Move to a country where that is the norm if you want good service and then we will talk. Europe has wonderful prices on mobile phone service. But, from what I hear, your VAT on just about everything else is pretty high. Should I be calling you a fool here? No, because that would be ignorant.

 

[DGPMaluco]

Are you charging it from the wall or the pc?

If you are charging it from a PC you can install Asus AI Charger, it gives your USB ports a boost and you can even charge an iPad from the pc

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

Cheap iPhone charger question

I recommend this combo:
Anker® 18W / 3.6A Wall Charger - The First and Only Adapter Capable of Delivering Simultaneous, Full-Speed Charges to iPads and Smartphones
http://amzn.com/B00B8L36A6
Or
New Trent, 10W 5V/2A Dual Port high-speed USB AC wall charger (NT90C/IMP90C)
http://amzn.com/B009RXU59C
With
iXCC 2 pcs White EXTRA LONG USB SYNCCable Cord Charger For Apple iPod, iPhone, iPad, iPad 2 and the New iPad 3 (10 feet)
http://amzn.com/B008GVM9K4

I have the lightning version of the cable above by the same company. It works great. Just as good as apples IMO. I just hope the lightning ones work with iOS 7.

 

[mcdj]

if you're gonna get a cheap charger, may as well get this one...

 

[Zmanbaseball2]

if you're gonna get a cheap charger, may as well get this one...

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I get it...

 

[sdsvtdriver]

Lol...

You know Apple OEM chargers are technically not that good when it comes to converters. Just a china part. Its like saying "Use Apple earbuds because they are the best!" Lol!

What's your source that Apple OEM charges are "Technically not that good when it comes to converters"? I find the opposite to be true.

http://www.righto.com/2012/05/apple-iphone-charger-teardown-quality.html

When you've read that, scroll down to the "Conclusions" part and read http://www.righto.com/2012/03/inside-cheap-phone-charger-and-why-you.html

 

[Lucille Carter]

With all the above answers in this thread, it is no wonder people do not know what to do!

 

[osofast240sx]

Belkin has good quality chargers and cords