Apple Lightning Cable Vs Third Party

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Full disclosure: I was sent this product to review. This is a great cable. The lightning cables have been around for years now so there isn't really anything new or innovative that makes this product stand out. But it is well made and feels durable. It's a great length and it works as you would expect it to. One thing that does impress me is that the plastic end with the lightning adapter is identical to the end of an official Apple cable. I've had a few third party lightning cables over the years and every one of them had a longer and usually fatter lightning adapter end. Sometimes an Apple cable would fit through the hole in a case to charge my phone but a third party cable wouldn't. In this case, Belkin's cable is just as capable as an original lightning cable. This is the first time I can remember thinking that anyone has made a cable as good as the one provided with the iPhone.

Third party batteries are very convenient. But the original will always come in clutch

As an engineer I can tell you the USB standard is way too general. There are so many variables. When you connect any USB device to any other USB device a little dance is performed. The device which is plugged in will ask who are you?, Device says I am XYZ and used for XYZ purpose. My version is XYZ, and I am brand XYZ. The computer, or iPhone will decide if it wants to let the device continue to do its task (charge, bluetooth, video, etc) For charging, speed is always best. You might think you saved a lot of money Not buying Apple branded cables or power adapters. But think again. Third party tests are out there showing hard data for using third party chargers/cable combinations. Test results for.. Apple charger with Apple Cable Samsung charger with Apple Cable Apple charger with Samsung Cable Other charger with other cable etc. The studies always show Apple charger with Apple Cable is the only combination which works as fast as possible (i.e. Meets the claims Apple makes). Important: If you are going to buy a third party cable or power adapter, look for a label Made for iPhone, Made for iPad (MFi Certified). This way you know the metal leads, voltages, and that little dance all have been looked at by Apple.

Excellent authentic Apple power adapter for plugging iPhone lightning cable to wall outlet. B&H always has those tidbits we cannot live without, thank you!!

This adapter transforms micro your micro USB cable into a much sturdier than Apple's original Lightning cable. It snaps on tightly, charges and transfers data well, works for both iPhone and iPad.

I'm using this for a set of items that I travel with: - USB A - Apple lightning cable - USB A - USB C cable - USB A - micro USB cable - USB A - Zune cable - spare ear bugs - USB charging adapter (for US type A outlets) - spare AAA batteries This case is a perfect size for this.

The cable is very soft but also thick enough. It is slightly thicker than Apple Lightning cable but much softer than it. Angled cable helps reduce strains on the device. Great packaging and does not feel cheap.

The Lightning USB Type C cable is a must have for apple products using the RODE WIRELESS GO II system. However, I wished the cord was longer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cord works just as well as an apple lightning cable and charges my phone just as quickly. It’s ten feet long, which is far more convenient than the much shorter cables I’ve been using up until now, and — even better — the braided material prevents it from fraying as easily as an apple cord.

Perfect replacement for the lenscap that I lost. Third party lens caps never seem to fit quite right and often fall off. Since it is so cheap I will never consider purchasing a third party lens cap ever again.