USB-C to Lightning cable: an overview of all brands and offers

To quickly charge the iPhone and / or to connect it to a Thunderbolt 3 port on an Apple Mac, there are various USB-C to Lightning cables. When buying, in addition to the price, of course, make sure that the respective model MFi-certified does not fail after a few uses or even damage the iPhone, iPod, AirPods or iPad. In this guide I have summarized what the market currently has to offer.

USB-C to Lightning cables for the iPhone, iPad, iPod and AirPods: You can find an overview of all brands and offers in this guide. (Symbol image)
USB-C to Lightning cables for the iPhone, iPad, iPod and AirPods: You can find an overview of all brands and offers in this guide. (Symbol image)

Original Apple cables with 1m and 2m

Before I get to the cheaper, MFi-certified cables from third-party manufacturers, I don't want to ignore the originals from Apple, of course. The rather price-intensive connections for mobile devices and chargers or computers are available from Amazon 1 meters and 2 meters Length. The prices are currently € 25,00 and € 33,99 (as of October 31.10.2019, XNUMX).

Apple Lightning to USB-C cable (1m)
  • With this USB-C cable you connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod via the Lightning connector to the USB-C ...
  • You can also use the cable with an Apple 29 W USB-C Power Adapter and the function for fast ...
Apple Lightning to USB-C cable (2m)
  • Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod with a Lightning connector for synchronization and charging with your USB-C ...
  • You can also use this cable with your Apple 29W, 30W, 61W or 87W USB-C Power Adapter to connect your iOS or ...
  • Compatibility iPhone models: iPhone 5 - iPhone 12/12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max

USB-C to Lightning cable with MFi certification

The list below shows the manufacturers and brands that currently have MFi-certified USB-C to Lightning cables for iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and iPod. With a strong power supply USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) is connected, the fast charging function of the iPhone can also be used with these cables. The battery is charged from 30% to 0% within 50 minutes. Many of the cables listed are braided with nylon, which makes them more durable and can protect against cable breakage.

Anker

AUKEY

  • AUKEY USB-C to Lightning; 1,2 m - 11,99 € (black)

Belkin

Choicey

  • Bewahly USB-C to Lightning; 1,2 m - 10,99 € (black)

ESR

  • ESR USB-C to Lightning; 0,2 m - 12,99 € (black silver)
  • ESR USB-C to Lightning; 1,0 m - 13,99 to 18,27 € (black silver)
  • ESR USB-C to Lightning; 2,0 m - 16,99 € (black silver)

equinux

  • tizi flip Ultra cable; 0,5 m - 19,99 € (black red)
  • tizi flip Ultra cable; 1,0 m - 19,99 € (black red)
  • tizi flip Ultra cable; 2,0 m - 29,99 € (black red)

Hama

  • Hama USB-C to Lightning; 1,0 m - 14,99 € (White)

JSAUX

JYDMIX

pengo

  • pengo USB-C to Lightning; 0,2 m - 17,99 € (white-gray)
  • pengo USB-C to Lightning; 1,8 m - 18,99 € (white-gray)

RAVPower

  • RAVPower USB-C to Lightning; 0,9 m - 11,99 € (black-and-white)
  • RAVPower USB-C to Lightning; 1,8 m - 13,99 € (black-and-white)

Syncwire

  • Syncwire USB-C to Lightning; 1,0 m - 13,99 € (White)

UGREEN

  • UGREEN USB-C to Lightning with nylon; 1,0 m - 13,99 € (black)
  • UGREEN USB-C to Lightning or nylon; 1,0 m - 12,99 € (black-and-white)

Veelink

  • Veelink USB-C to Lightning; 1,0 m - 11,99 to 12,99 € (red-black / silver)
    currently until 30.11.2019 with 40% discount (Code: VEELINKC2L)
  • Veelink USB-C to Lightning; 2,0 m - 13,99 € (Red Black)
    currently until 30.11.2019 with 40% discount (Code: VEELINKC2L)

Wicked

  • Wicked Chili Cable For Apple Devices; 1,0 m - 12,49 € (White)
  • Wicked Chili Cable For Apple Devices; 2,0 m - 15,45 € (White)

ZeaLife

  • ZeaLife USB-C to Lightning; 1,2 m - 13,99 € (Gray)
  • ZeaLife USB-C to Lightning; 2,0 m - 15,99 € (Gray)

What is your cable recommendation for the iPhone?

Which USB-C to Lightning cable did you have the best experience with? Or do you currently have different cables in the test and can you show their differences? Please leave a comment if you would like to contribute to the purchase advice of other readers;)

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