Anker iPhone Charger , PowerLine II Lightning (6ft / 1.8m), Probably The World's Most Durable Cable, MFi Certified for iPhone 6/6 Plus/ 7/7 Plus / 8/8 Plus/X/XR/XS/XS Max

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As busy as the next person, he relies on his phone and devices to be charged as efficiently as possible. The Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 cable comes complete with a Micro USB, USB-C, and most relevant to us here, a lightning connector attachment. Though there are several reviews and blogs present, the only key difference I am noticing is the bend lifespan–with the other features nearly identical. All this bending robustness discussion is really about is how fast does the resistance increase, and therefore Voltage drop increase, occurs over usage.

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Brands are defined as mobile charging brands if more than 75% of their retail sales are contributed by mobile phone charging products. The rigidity of the attachments prevents the end pieces from flopping around and keeps the whole package a little neater while not in use.With a micro USB as its base, the Nomad Kevlar cable has both a Lightning and USB-C attachment that is connected via semi-rigid rubber extensions.

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We found no connectivity issues with either of the Apple cables we tested or with the more premium options like the Anker, Native Union, and Nomad cables. It’s incredibly practical, and very stylish, thanks to the braided shield that comes in multiple colors and patterns. Given this cable's durability, charging efficiency, and great storability, it reigns supreme over all the others we tested. When Apple came out with the Lightning cable protocol, it caused some degree of frustration from people who had older Apple cables.While we didn't experience this with every device, it occurred frequently enough to raise concerns about overall longevity. The rest of the cables charged at similar speeds, some being faster and then slower, depending on the test and device. We found that the charging stability was great, even affording faster charging with higher wattage power bricks.