Is it worth buying Apple usb-c to lightning cables?

[danqi]

The cable that came with my iPhone 11 is broken and I need a new one, not only for charging but also for backups to my Mac.

Because of the backups I am interested in (data) reliability, otherwise I'd certainly buy a much cheaper third party cable.

Is there a difference? Can third party cables introduce data corruption or cause slower speeds during backups?

 

[christlinah]

I only buy Anker cables ... IMO they're way better quality for a fraction of the price. Also they're MfI so you're good.

 

[msackey]

It's good question. I haven't always had good luck with Anker cables, though they do have a good reputation.

That said, I wonder if the latest Apple braided cables are more robust. I'm willing to try those. Unfortunately, the previous design of the Apple lightning cables were just not robust.

 

[danqi]

Thanks for the responses!

All USB-C to Lightning charging cables are also suited for data transfer, right?

 

[Longplays]

Thanks for the responses!

All USB-C to Lightning charging cables are also suited for data transfer, right?

Unless specified specifically all of them do data.

I buy 3rd party cables because of durability. I prefer Anker.

 

[danqi]

Thanks! I'm getting myself an Anker Powerline III Flow.