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Which cable is a genuine Apple cable on Amazon.com please?
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To buy GENUINE Apple cables, Apple is the only option. However, if you’re looking for third party cable which might be certified by Apple then look for “MFI approved” mentioned in the details. Anker is a good company to start with. Amazon basic cables are MFI certified as well.
I get Zeuste Lightning Cables you get 3 cables for around $10!
Gold and Pink Cables
https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Zeust...ie=UTF8&qid=1513359196&sr=8-1&keywords=Zeuste
Black Cables
https://www.amazon.com/Zeuste-Braid...ie=UTF8&qid=1513395347&sr=8-3&keywords=Zeuste
They last me on average 6 months for one cable. The trick is to press down the lightning connecter into the metal base. This prevents the connector from detaching.
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https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F9RH0R4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I really like these from AmazonBasic.
I like the high end cables from Monoprice.com
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=112&cp_id=11213&cs_id=1083101&p_id=12871&seq=1&format=2
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=112&cp_id=11213&cs_id=1083101&p_id=12871&seq=1&format=2
Didn't know Monoprice had MFi Lightning cables. Last time I bought Apple cables (30-pin) from Monoprice, I just got "Not Charging" messages so I just opted for AmazonBasics or Anker when I needed Apple certified cables.
I find that all lightning cables break within the year. I have tried paracables, official apple cables, and cheap cables. They all seem to last the same 6 months to a year max. I think its they way apple specified how to make them that causes it to fail. On the other hand my micro usb cable has been working for over 2 years.
Really? Mine are still fine after 2.5 years with regular usage. I have one Apple original and a couple of Amazon Basics.
Been getting 1.5+ years use from my Amazon and Anker cables.
Purchased these to replace a couple that have gone bad.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JR45HW/
Will see if these new cables actually last longer compared to previous models.
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Those cables look great too bad i just bought 8 lightning cables for about the same price. I am keeping this one on my wish list for the future but the 10ft version.
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I have the similar Amazon Basics braided cables. They are indestructible!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F9RH0R4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Indestructible? Not really. I do find they last a lot longer compared to Apple OEM cables, though.
Mind, we chose these cables (6-10ft) so we can use our devices while they're charging. I reckon the frequent handling contributes quite a bit of extra stress.
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The braided cables I linked to only come in 3 ft or 6 ft. Perhaps you’re referring to a different cable.
I’m happy to put money behind my claim.
The braided cables I linked to only come in 3 ft or 6 ft. Perhaps you’re referring to a different cable.
I’m happy to put money behind my claim.
I’m using an Anker braided cable. It has been awesome so far. Although it highly depends on usage pattern. Some people are careful with not bending the cables much, some ain’t.
Apple lawsuit says 90 percent of 'official' chargers sold on Amazon are fake
https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/20/13343682/fake-apple-chargers-amazon-lawsuit
I would opt for BHPhotovideo instead... bought my Apple stuff from them.
https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/20/13343682/fake-apple-chargers-amazon-lawsuit
I would opt for BHPhotovideo instead... bought my Apple stuff from them.
Anker makes 10ft. I've got 6ft cables from both Anker and AmazonBasics.The braided cables I linked to only come in 3 ft or 6 ft. Perhaps you’re referring to a different cable.
I’m happy to put money behind my claim.
The construction doesn't make these cables immune to mechanical wear and tear. They can just withstand a lot more physical handling.
Apple OEM cables often last me maybe 3 months or so before they start fraying so the 1.5+ years I get with Anker and AmazonBasics is a big improvement. Mind, 1.5 years was the earliest failure. Most last longer.
The Anker PowerLine+ II cables have lifetime warranty so that should be quite interesting.
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Lol, I'm more surprised that 10% are not fake. I just assume all Apple "OEM" cables on Amazon or ebay are fakes.
If buying from a non-Apple authorized retailer such as Amazon, it's really much better to just buy MFi certified products. Usually cheaper, too, and I actually find cable construction/quality to be better than Apple.