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Nearly 20 original, practical or inexpensive lightning charging cables for iPhone and iPad (Updated)

January 2018 update: removal of several more cables
available, replacement and update price

When we
buys an iPhone, the problem is that you only have one cable for the
reload! As a result, we quickly get into the habit of carrying around our
cable everywhere until one day... it's impossible to get your hands on it or
it deteriorates.

It is also possible to invest in one or two additional cables to
to charge the iPhone at the office or in the car. Beyond those proposed by
Apple, dear, here is a selection of practical "Lightning" cables,
original and certified “Made for iPhone” (this is important,
see here why…).
Please note, prices are indicative as they vary regularly:

The very mini ones to take with you

The Nomad USB Lightning Mini Cable/Keychain

This micro-cable from Nomad also serves as a key ring and includes
a flexible part that can twist without risk of breaking, quite practical
when carried in a pocket. It includes a USB port and a socket
Lightning.

The ultra-compact cable with reversible USB plug

Be careful, the Schlingel of Tizi is undoubtedly the cablethe most
short from our selection, it’s also the most clever!
Imagine that this loop actually hides a plug-in charging socket
on the iPhone, but also a reversible USB socket! And yes, she
inserts into the charger or computer in one direction or the other, no more
headache!

For those who appreciate the practical side of the reversible USB socket, the
solution also exists at Tizi
in "classic" 90 cm cable, it's the Flip.

The retractable: always in your pocket

Offered by Scosche, this Lightning cable is labeled 'Made For iPhone', it
so there is no need to fear. In black or white version, it is
retractable and can accompany you everywhere without taking up space!

An Amazon version of the rollable Lightning cable has been added to the
catalog. This one, also MFI, is available inwhite or
noirand is much less expensive:

The flat and colorful cable…

Another style of cable, the flexible and flat cable offered by Tylt. Him too
is labeled 'Made For iPhone'. It measures 30 cm and is available in several
colors. There is something for everyone.

The micro USB adapter

Here is a reasonably priced adapter that recycles a USB cable,
moreover easily replaceable in the event of loss or if the cable comes to
crack.

The key to autonomy

It's probably my favorite and especially the most mobile with its format
'key'. Called Kii, this Lightning cable attaches to your key ring to
accompany you everywhere. Labeled 'Made for iPhone', it is particularly
convenient for connecting to a laptop!

Carabiner type cables to hang

  • The carabiner cable
    Nomad    : this cable has the particularity of looking and attaching like
    a mountaineering or climbing carabiner, so can be attached almost
    anywhere. It integrates a USB port and a lightning port which are hidden for
    protect them and facilitate storage.It is available herepour
    around 37 euros.

The 'telephone handset' style version

1m20 is the total length of this certified 'Made for iPhone' cable which,
with its 90s telephone handset cable look, can be
very useful for, for example, continuing to use the iPhone when it is in
charge. It's not the prettiest but certainly one of the most
practices.

The “basic” in several sizes

This is the problem with the cables seen above, they are original,
probably sold in few copies and therefore the prices are unfortunately
very high. So here is a less fun but more affordable solution!
Amazon is not used to being among the most expensive and this is once again
the case. Simple, some would even say basic, the internet giant's cables
are also certified 'Made for iPhone' and available in several
lengths 10 cm, 90 cm or even 3m… It’s up to you to choose between white and black!

The winder box

No more annoying tangles with this retractable USB/Lightning cable with
length of 91 cm which is hidden in a case.

The “Ball” cable

This cable has the particularity of integrating a ball which should
avoid falling off the desk, in addition to making it original!

With recharge indication

The brandAxxbizoffers a USB-Lightning cable which is intended
not only rather durable with its braided nylon design and its shells
protections at both sockets, but which also has the advantage of indicating the
progression of the load. Small LEDs on the Lightning jack display
actually in 4 points, at what level of recharge is the apparent iOS
branch.

More resistant and large version

The cables delivered by Apple have an unfortunate tendency to cut and
tear in the long run. To avoid this type of disappointment, there is the version
woven! MFI certified. Here are two quality models:

  • That of Anker: 180 cm and weaving. The cable is
    on sale here    at 12 euros

The cheapest

Signed by DodoCool, a classic cable but much less expensive than that
d’Apple.

Minimum price for another Apple certified cable, from the brand
Syncwirein size 1m or 2m:

Another solution, the
Aukey Lightning to USB cable Apple certified, length 1m, at 8 euros
environ

And in the series of iPhone & iPad accessory files, our other
dossiers :*Selection
keys, drives and hard drives to add memory to
l’iPhone/iPad

Accessoires Apple Watch :

And Airpods:

Without forgetting :

i-nfo.fr - Official iPhon.fr app

By : Keleops AG

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