More than 50% cheaper than Apple’s, and it works in exactly the same fashion. But because it is Amazon selling it, and not Apple, you pay less. Available in either black and white, the AmazonBasic’s Apple Certified Lightning Cable is fully kitted out for use with iPhone and iPad
One of the cheapest MFi-certified Lightning cables you can buy. Comes in two colors (black and white), four lengths (4 inches, 3 feet, 6 feet, and 10 feet), and costs between $6 (for the 4-inch cable) and $12 (for the 10-foot cable). The 3-foot cable costs $6.49, one of the lowest prices around. Looks a lot like Apple’s cable: It’s slim and round, with a matte rubber finish and shiny plastic housing surrounding both the Lightning connector and the USB plug.
We tested a white cable in our day-to-day, and found it nearly the same as Apple’s official cable. The reason you’ll go for the AmazonBasics cable is if you’re looking to save a few bucks over the proprietary options without sacrificing any performance. What you’re really buying here is decent durability and a nice length. It’s supremely affordable, and we definitely count price as a plus here.
The cheapest cord on our list, but it's still excellent. Unlike most cheap lightning cables, you can count on the AmazonBasics cable to work with your iPhone or iPad, because it's MFi certified by Apple. That's rare for cheap cables, and it's incredibly important — uncertified third-party cables can be dangerous and result in charging problems or even damage to your iPhone. If money is a concern, buy this cable instead.
Perfect for portable batteries, charging stations, or for use in the car. Like all accessories made by the retail giant, the cable has solid build quality and is backed by a 1-year warranty.
With nearly 9,000 five-star reviews, this cable gets top marks for durability. One reviewer even claims that it’s “even stronger and much more durable than the original Apple lightning cable.” Another explains, “This is the only lightning cable I’ve ever used that hasn’t worn down and continues to work. I’ve never gotten an incompatible accessory warning on my iPhone with this cable,” a common problem with third-party lightning cables.
This basic cable can be purchased in additional lengths, making it a suitable option regardless of where you intend to do your charging.
You can generally trust them to at least be wired properly and not damage your equipment. As Wirecutter contributor Geoff Morrison explained, “A company like Amazon isn’t going to put out something that doesn’t work. It’d be too expensive and damaging to the brand.”
This Amazon Lightning is the best and fast charging USB cable on the market. The Lightning connector head works with virtually all cases. This cable ensures complete charge and also sync data completely with your Apple device. The Lightning adapter is made in such a way that it can fit almost any case. Comparing the Lightning adapter with others we found out that the Lightning adapter is very narrow that it can fit nearly any case without having a problem.
Products in the AmazonBasics range just work and they’re very cheap to boot. Cheap does not mean bad though – Basics’ 0.9m (3ft) cable is under a fiver, with free delivery. So you can buy three cables for around the price of one Apple version if you don’t mind not having Apple brand stuff.