Anker Powerline II Lightning Cable, MFi-Certified

It boggles my mind that this isn’t a more known brand - I’m actually worried that because they are so good at what they do that either the prices will go up or they’ll be put out of business by the phone manufacturer! After years of going through phone cords like they were made to be disposable, I got fed up and started doing some research into the most durable & long lasting phone charger. I kept coming back to this brand after seeing it mentioned multiple times, and when I saw that there was a lifetime warranty I was sold but still doubtful. It couldn’t actually stand up to my kids use forever so I knew I’d have to put that guarantee to the test at some point. Thankfully it worked like a dream for us and really did seem to be thicker at the end point that goes into the phone so that when my kids were being rough in disconnecting it, it held up and didn’t immediately have issues, which is more than I can say for most of the other kinds we tried (and we tried a lot!) So after a year I bought this 10 foot cord because my previous one from another brand had quit working completely and I like more freedom while charging so it seemed worth the minimal cost to try the longer version (even though I thought for sure that with that extra length came more opportunities for issues.) But the first one had saved us so much money already from not having to buy a new one each month! Well the lasting power was there too because it worked perfectly for almost a full year. And when it did begin to charge intermittently and then seemed to quit - Anker held up their end of the warranty with their hassle free guarantee. Within a matter of a couple days I had the replacement and it’s every bit as good as the original and I didn’t have to stress over getting a new one and which one to get and would it even work to begin with or how long until I’m telling my kids not to unplug & move the charger because it could make it stop working? Yet I actually use one of these with a power bank so I’m moving it all the time with no effect - you don’t get that out of dollar store, $5, or mall branded cables. * and to be fair, this one I had that stopped working was used beside my bed, and I’d often fall asleep using it so I didn’t baby the cord and it still saved me from buying around a dozen new cords before it needed replaced (at no cost to me, might I add) And the original cord I bought? Well, after my kids ripped it from the tablet jack for 2 years it did show some wear at the connection. But it never fails to work! When I showed the company the photo of that - they replaced it too! I stan this brand and gave their powerful cubes as Christmas gifts because they charge our stuff so fast and who wouldn’t want to low key rep a company that’s just doing the thing that we all wish we could take for granted. I wanted peace of mind and not to have to always be worrying about my phone cord situation and I’m finally here. It’s liberating and I can’t imagine I’ll ever waste my money buying another brand of cable again. It would be worse than literally throwing my money in the trash because I’d actually be paying for the headache another brand would give me. And I’m not in any way compensated for a review I just really believe more people should know about these and I would drive around with their bumper sticker on my car telling random strangers about it because they are killing it in the cable world and will hopefully raise the bar for other manufacturers to quit selling disposable junk in place of something we have to be able to rely on every day.

A super cable.. I highly recommend it .. my phone would not hold a charge, not the battery but the charger, I tried two” new” charger, then my friend recommend the Anker power line charger.. the cable is very strong and well made .. if you need a substantial charger I suggest you buy this product

Using good storage and use practices, the cable has lasted for several years. Heavy duty and it does not tear like most have. Works with my iPhone 12. My siblings envy it.

Well built, recommend

I sometimes feel like I’ve spent more in Lightning cables than I did in my iPhone 6S+. I recall the original OEM cable living a few weeks. Apple’s original cables are also always too short. My battery never lasts, so yes, I use my phone while it’s charging. Apple designed a phone with a cable on the bottom. That means the “bend” will always be a design flaw iPhone users most contend with. Battery cases are no fun, so a durable lightning cable is what I need. After my latest Syncwire cable succumbed to “the bends,” I started looking for a new option. I wrapped electrical tape around the old cable while I searched Amazon for my next option. All my store-bought cables had meet their fate, while my online purchases did somewhat better. So I read review after review. I felt like online dating was easier that finding a durable lightning cable. And then, I see there’s a new version of the Anker PowerLine. My excitement was palpable. I ordered it almost instantly after reading the listing. I was in a parking lot of an electronics store. I had walked out without buying a lightning cable because I had previously killed nearly every one they had on stock. I eagerly awaited the arrival of my PowerLine II. I expected a lot based on the Amazon listing. When I opened it, I immediately noticed it’s much thinker. That was a good sign! The connector was also solid and it fit snuggly into my phone. It charged quickly. I was very happy with the purchase. So far, so good. The “bend” hasn’t killed it. No shocks are unraveling. No exposed wires. It’s pretty much performing as well as the day it arrived (about a month ago). By this time I would have expected wear. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 Stars is that the “bend” stays. I really wish a company would design a cable designed to bend and just not withstand the bend. I’ll also include a picture of how the cable now has a permanent bend. I do love this cable! Kudos to Anker. If it makes six months, i’ll update this review

Initial un-boxing: Cable was packaged in a simple sturdy box, cable felt durable and not cheap, it has some heft to it. I bought this cable mainly because of the warranty, knowing that it will last a lifetime, its a no brainer. I travel quite a lot so this cable goes where I go. The nice thing about a long cable is the reach. Every hotel room is different, sometimes they have the power socket next to your bed, sometime they have it across the room. Having this long cable really put ease between charging. The cons: It does tangle from time to time due to its length, I'm not even gonna complain on this one. **1 YEAR AFTER: There's some crack here and there, some noticeable weak spots, its starts getting more pliable and filthy. I cleaned them like once this year, with disinfectant and some good rubbing (you're going to hell). But as you can see from the video, the steel braid cabling inside the rubber casing is not affected, its still solid. Its about time to call/contact Anker to claim that warranty. I was surprised, even though its in such a bad shape the cable have persistently performed; no hot spots, no losing charge, no malfunction. I'm quite impressed at this point. **WARRANTY: I emailed Anker customer support and they followed up right away. No hassle and timely to deal with. I have my replacement cable in about a week. Overall, I'm very happy with this company, and I wish they will never go away. Keep it up Anker!

Works as expected. Lasts about 3 years before it needs replacement

Such a good cord, and with the lifetime warranty, I purchased with confidence.

Lasted 8 months under heavy duress, I think lighting chargers are just designed to fail. Just bought another, it’s better then the typical Chinese junk you’d buy that all sorts of power transfer issues after a few charges. This works great, Apple sadly just designed garbage, it is what it is.

Chegou com defeito. Não carrega.

A fantastic product, exactly as described. The quality is very good for the price. I highly recommend this seller. Buy without hesitation.

Ravie de cet à achat réalisé il y a environ 6 ans. J’avais acheté 2 câbles. L’un est encore en parfait état. Le deuxième que je transporte et utilise beaucoup, s’est abîmé et a fini par « s’ouvrir » à la jonction entre le cable et la prise Lightning. Après quelques échanges par messages avec le vendeur, la garantie a été acceptée et j’ai reçu un nouveau câble en moins d’une semaine. Vraiment au top niveau qualité et service client.

I bought this charging cable as a replacement cable for my car, so far, it has held up very well, Apple CarPlay works very well with it and it feels like a very durable cable. Anyone who needs a new USB-A charging cable should buy this one. Side note though, if you are looking for a fast charger for home use, I would recommend getting a Anker USB-C brick and charging cable as I recently got those as well and they work like a charm.