Lightning Cables

Steedie · 19 Apr 2016 at 20:55

Hi guys,

Does anyone know of any cheap reliable lightning cables I can buy from eBay or anywhere else that isn't an OcUK competitor? Normally I'd just buy the cheapest buy I've heard of some cables not working correctly or not charging properly. I basically want to buy 5-10 cables for around the house and at work.

My girlfriend has a habit of ruining them the way she yanks the phone off the cable so I can't be bothered wasting money on the Apple original cables

Thanks

Jimbeam3678 · 19 Apr 2016 at 21:39

Amazon basics ones do the business

Minstadave · 19 Apr 2016 at 21:40

Yup was going to recommend the Amazon Basics ones too.

Steedie · 19 Apr 2016 at 21:42

Great, thanks guys

Captain · 20 Apr 2016 at 19:57

I ordered some of these, work just fine.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013D5L27S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Md9fxb96G6E82

Matthew.M · 20 Apr 2016 at 21:13

I've always used Anker cables and never had a problem.

rdb2012 · 20 Apr 2016 at 21:14

Anker cables supposed to be very tough
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Release-An...1183181&sr=1-1&keywords=lightning+cable+anker

metachi · 22 Apr 2016 at 02:51

order from these guys..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181908381712?clk_rvr_id=1018185811475&rmvSB=true

they are genuine. i buy from this seller all the time. even apple store staff proven they are genuine as it has serial no. to check.

Minstadave · 22 Apr 2016 at 08:04

metachi said:
order from these guys..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181908381712?clk_rvr_id=1018185811475&rmvSB=true

they are genuine. i buy from this seller all the time. even apple store staff proven they are genuine as it has serial no. to check.

Looks good!

uchuff · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:57

Another vote for Anker (although those 14 day official ones look good if true)

Apple have a guide showing how to spot a non MFI cable:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204566

Ollie83 · 27 Apr 2016 at 20:48

Another vote for the Anker cables. I have 3 of the 6ft versions and use them a lot.

Jamesyboyjim · 5 May 2016 at 11:03

I use a seller on ebay, looks as though you are sorted but I could dig them out if you wanted? I've bought two 3 metre ones and haven't had any issues charging, not tried to sync, although they are advertised as genuine and able to sync, I didn't get them for that purpose.

MacRS4 · 5 May 2016 at 15:29

metachi said:
order from these guys..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181908381712?clk_rvr_id=1018185811475&rmvSB=true

they are genuine. i buy from this seller all the time. even apple store staff proven they are genuine as it has serial no. to check.

Yup, also have done this - they work just fine. I can't tell the difference between these and the ones from the Apple store, so assume they're genuine.

TriedandTested · 7 May 2016 at 22:10

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LRZY74C

These are great. Braided, sturdy around the area the Apple ones normally split.

pedromaltez · 16 May 2016 at 19:37

Amazon Basics are great, and cheap! I've had the cable fail internally after some ridiculous amount of time, but was still in their warranty apparently. They asked if I wanted a replacement or a refund. I'd already ordered a new one so I asked for the refund. The refunded the exact amount I had paid even though the design had now changed and price reduced slightly.