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Anker Powerline II Lightning Cable 6ft Probably The World s Most Durable Cable MFi Certified for iPhone Xs XS Max XR X 8 8 Plus 7 7 Plus 6 6 Plus White
Last Updated: July 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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998
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Cables
438anker, apple, charging, lightning, cords
+82%
-18%
" ... I absolutely love Anker's cables, just simply for how durable they are compared to what you get in the box with most products, particularly Apple products. ... These cables are thicker, sturdier, have a bit more heft, and just feel better put together. ... "
" ... Great cable that is definitely worthy of the adjective ‘lightning’. ... "
" ... The lightning cable is probably 20x better than the Apple Brand cable and half the price. ... "
" ... I have used this cable daily for just about two years now. ... "
" ... Definitely feels solid and is about the same price if not cheaper than some replacement cords that have not been tested for durability or are Apple certified. ... "
" ... Once contacted I got a response via email and within a couple of days I had a replacement cable. ... "
" ... Best product line for phone cords- would buy again. ... "
" ... Bought lots of stuff from Anker including this 6' cord. ... "
Charging
276anker, charge, charger, charges, cables
+76%
-24%
" ... I’ve had this for a few months and it’s worked through a few updates , good quality feel and no problems charging. ... "
" ... I have had this charger for 7 months now. ... When I purchased this charger my husband also purchased a multi-pack of chargers for the same price as this one charger. ... I told him I wanted a charger that would last and this one had good reviews. ... We purchased our chargers on the same day. ... Seven months later all three of the chargers my husband bought have stopped working. ... "
" ... cable charges iphone 8plus really quick. ... "
" ... The parts at the ends of the charger are easy to grip to take out of the phone/wall so you don't have to pull on the cord for help. ... "
" ... First time buyer of anker products and I am very impressed with the ruggedness and fast charging capability. ... "
" ... I absolutely love these chargers and refuse to buy any other brand other! ... "
" ... Best charging cord I’ve ever used ... "
" ... It is durable and won't fray like some other charging cables I own. ... "
Product Reliability
173stopped working, anker, working, lasted, month
+52%
-48%
" ... Anker quickly sent out replacements for them. ... "
" ... Definitely will purchase from Anker again! ... "
" ... They still work! ... I don’t know how many months ago I bought one of these for the first time, but it kept working, so I bought another. ... "
" ... Sturdy and works well after a few months. ... "
" ... I was given one a couple of months ago and I liked it so much I ordered this one . ... "
" ... I purchased this item last year but I’m just getting around to post the review now . ... "
" ... I have had this charger for 7 months now. ... Seven months later all three of the chargers my husband bought have stopped working. ... "
" ... Has been working for several months. ... "
Build Quality
169sturdy, thick, anker, cables, thicker
+77%
-23%
" ... Definitely feels solid and is about the same price if not cheaper than some replacement cords that have not been tested for durability or are Apple certified. ... "
" ... The connectors fit well into an iphone on one side and a usb port on the other. ... "
" ... They’re sleek and sturdy. ... They stand behind their products. ... "
" ... These cables are thicker, sturdier, have a bit more heft, and just feel better put together. ... "
" ... The cord is the perfect length for me and it's thick/sturdy enough to last me for a while. ... "
" ... I purchased 6 Anker Powerline II cables over the past 8 months I have found the build quality to be excellent. ... "
" ... Heavy duty and look g. Great quality so far after a few weeks ... "
" ... my anker was a great size and the material was very durable. ... "
Ports
44cable, anker, lightning, usb, powerline ii lightning
+70%
-30%
" ... I've been using the Powerline II Lightning cable for about 10 months, and it still looks, and performs like new. ... "
" ... Anker replaced it with their upgraded Anker Powerline + II cable, which works exactly as it should. ... "
" ... I have been using Anker cables for years and have rarely had any problems. ... "
" ... I bought two of the 6-ft PowerLine II cables in White. ... "
" ... This is the best Lightning cable I have purchased and work flawlessly with all of my Apple iPhones and iPads. ... "
" ... I have used a bunch on Anker products like cords and USB multiport chargers. ... "
" ... With the Anker Powerline II, Anker has got you covered. ... "
" ... We have five iPhones in our family and upgraded every cable in our home and cars to Anker’s Powerline II Lightning Cable ... "
Price
43worth, quality, money, definitely worth, cost
+77%
-23%
" ... Definitely worth every star. ... "
" ... Go beyond expensive premium brands at a fraction of the cost! ... "
" ... Definitely a good investment. ... "
" ... So it's he price I have to pay. ... "
" ... And the price is RIGHT. ... "
" ... Thought it would of lasted longer but overall no bad for the price. ... "
" ... They are worth every penny. ... "
" ... Apple compatible at a fraction of the Apple price. ... "
Battery Life
36charger, charged, months, longer, later
+44%
-56%
" ... I’m not sure if I got a defective one or not but I’ve had to replace my iPhone battery because of it and I’m scared to start using it again because I’m scared it’ll do it again. ... "
" ... Lasted approx 15 months then intermittently charged my iPhone definitely not the strongest or most durable. ... "
" ... The quality is too bad, and they are not charged. ... "
" ... The worst charger I've ever bought. ... "
" ... Started failing about a month ago - would not charge when inserted in one direction, and now does not charge at all. ... "
" ... Lasted 6 months and now I wake up with my phone dead or close to dead. ... "
" ... I couldn't have been more wrong, after about a month of use the charger barely works and struggles to charge my phone, also the metal tip that goes into the phone has bent. ... "
" ... Product only lasted one month until it wouldn’t charge anymore. ... "
Cable Length
35length, cable, 6, long, longer
+91%
-9%
" ... great length, and the first lightning cable that has actually been as advertised. ... "
" ... The cable is longer than normal which was why I bought this one, and I wanted a longer cable. ... "
" ... I bought about 4 of these long cables for various uses. ... "
" ... Ordered the cables for the convenience of longer length. ... "
" ... Really like this cord. ... "
" ... The cord is much less fragile particularly where it meets the phone, and much more convenient at 6 feet in length. ... "
" ... The cable is a great length, and thick & sturdy. ... "
" ... I liked the cord for the timeframe had it I purchased more so because of the length. ... "
Device Compatibility
28ipad, apple, compatible, works well, message
+64%
-36%
" ... Apple compatible at a fraction of the Apple price. ... "
" ... I use it for my iPhone and iPad, cable works really well! ... "
" ... i recommend it to all iphone users. ... "
" ... Works well with iPhone and iPad. ... "
" ... Works great with my iPhone ... "
" ... Same results with iPad, iPhone. ... "
" ... Love the length, enabling me to use my ipad while plugged in. ... "
" ... Apple, you already fleece your users enough, why must you continue to do so at every turn? ... "
Returns
25return, sent, received, send, refund
+44%
-56%
" ... I wish I could get my money back! ... "
" ... In the trash it goes. ... "
" ... By this time, my return capability had expired. ... "
" ... I wish I could return this! ... "
" ... You can’t return it either or get a refund I do not recommend this product ... "
" ... I'd return this if I could. ... "
" ... Any help on possibly getting a replacement? ... "
" ... I agreed, but waited to publish my review until I received the replacement. ... "
Fit
22fit, fits, holds, snapped, fall
+82%
-18%
" ... They appear to be a higher quality than other cables I own, and fit the sockets in my i-phone and i-pad more snugly than other cables I own,. ... "
" ... The connector was also solid and it fit snuggly into my phone. ... "
" ... The connectors fit well into an iphone on one side and a usb port on the other. ... "
" ... Heavy duty yet still flexible enough, and the end fits inside my otter box defender iPhone SE case. ... "
" ... This may not be a good fit for situations where it needs to snake around or charging while you are using the device. ... It does strike me as being perfect for commercial use or any stationary mounted iPad that is constantly rotating. ... "
" ... Sturdy construction, connector sleeves’ non-slip material provides for a good grip. ... "
" ... I like the cord holder strip, makes it easy to keep the cord together. ... "
" ... Fits my Apple 6E ... "
Capacity
21car, family, purchased, office, keep
+100%
" ... We are heavy users - 5 iPhones in the house and 3 of them are being used by teenagers. ... "
" ... I have about 5 of these throughout my house and car. ... "
" ... I purchased several of these for my family. ... "
" ... So far, so good—I may purchase another one for my car! ... "
" ... It reaches everywhere. ... "
" ... 3 ft, 6 ft and 10 ft (the 6 ft is my personal all around favorite). ... "
" ... It’s gotten me through three moves and a college dorm room and still works with no issue. ... "
" ... My friends and family have them now too. ... "
Marketplace
20amazon, received, works as described, thank, team
+90%
-10%
" ... Great product from a great seller! ... "
" ... just an excellent product, team, company, overall offering to customers for a high demand item! ... "
" ... Item as described! ... "
" ... Look at the pics ! ... "
" ... I received great support - they contacted me! ... "
" ... I reached out to Anker by submitting a claim online thru their website and received a response in less than a day. ... "
" ... EDITED REVIEW BELOW ORIGINAL. ... "
" ... Thank you for another fine product!! ... "
Comfort
16feel, signs of wear, durable, broke, tip
+69%
-31%
" ... I’m very happy with the length (if I need shorter length just make a couple loops with the included strap). ... "
" ... Regardless, I feel comfortable buying a new one, and I hope their quality control is tight enough that I don’t have to take advantage of their warranty. ... "
" ... Ive had it for a few months and see no signs of wear so far! ... "
" ... Won’t know for a while but so far seems less likely to wear out. ... "
" ... I will stay a loyal Anker customer and will spread the word that they care about their customers to everyone that has an ear. ... "
" ... Extremely durable and shows no signs of wear and tear. ... "
" ... They feel like they will last me a long time. ... "
" ... Not sure about long term durability but they feel quality and work as they should. ... "
Software Platform
12error, supported, ios, compatible, accessory
+33%
-67%
" ... Warning displays that it is not compatible. ... "
" ... And I’ve missed the return windows by 3 days. ... "
" ... However, with the new operating system iOS 12, this cable will not work at all. ... "
" ... You can email me at vuanhkhoaaa@gmail.com or just reply this review. ... "
" ... I do place some of the blame on Apple for designing such a cumbersome interface and making it so hard to reliably connect to a PC with what should be a simple cable. ... "
" ... Was great until it broke less than 3 months later, now displays “accessory may not be supported” error message and no longer charges. ... "
" ... I am not sure if it's because of the Apple iOS or the cable itself. ... It stopped working with the iOS 10 and after updating to iOS 11 for the iphone 6s. ... "
Size
12length, sturdy, anker, size, quite
+92%
-8%
" ... Anker makes quality products. ... "
" ... my anker was a great size and the material was very durable. ... "
" ... Great size and from what I can tell great durability. ... "
" ... Anker makes lots of great products and this is clearly one of them. ... "
" ... I use it quite a lot and it holds up and the length is great. ... "
" ... Very nice quality and very heavy duty. ... "
" ... Sturdy and perfect length ... "
" ... It reaches everywhere. ... "
Design
12nice, look, like, still, something
+83%
-17%
" ... Very durable and strong looking. ... "
" ... And the feel and thickness of it is good. ... "
" ... I love their design. ... "
" ... It still looks great. ... "
" ... It looks beat to hell and back, but it is still going. ... "
" ... Nice and thick and looks like it will last. ... "
" ... They’re sleek and sturdy. ... "
" ... It is a nice shade of white. ... "
Delivery
11received, replacement, delivery, days, working
+91%
-9%
" ... Arrived a day ahead of the original estimate. ... "
" ... Quick delivery, works well. ... "
" ... Arrived as advertised. ... "
" ... I received the replacement and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... And delivered as promised. ... "
" ... Arrived earlier than expected delivery date! ... "
" ... Product arrived as advertised. ... "
" ... Then they followed up to make sure the replacement arrived and was working. ... "
Ease of Use
6easy, makes
+67%
-33%
" ... Great interaction with rep. Easy process. ... "
" ... Just that simple ... "
" ... I like how they do follow ups and how they make it extremely easy to address problems. ... "
" ... more than the average user. ... "
Overall performance
6done
+100%
" ... Does the job efficiently. ... "
" ... The new one they sent to me came fast and works flawlessly! ... "
" ... But it does got the job done very well. ... "
" ... The replacement is red while my original was white, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... They were super quick and responsive. ... "
Product As Described
6described
+100%
" ... Look at the pics ! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Product is as advertised. ... "
" ... Item as described! ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
Cleaning
6immediately, dirty, cleaning, received, cables
+50%
-50%
" ... Even after cleaning some cables not working. ... "
Cable
5charging, sturdy, charges, cables, cable
+100%
" ... It is durable and won't fray like some other charging cables I own. ... "
" ... Durable yes, but I have never had a cable that charges so slowly. ... "
Defective Delivery
5one, seal, opened, got, defective
-100%
" ... I bought the broken one in November. ... "
" ... got broken in the first week ... "
" ... It must have been defective. ... "
" ... Box is opened, seal is broken. ... "
For Kids
4two, cords, abuse, old, cables
+100%
" ... I have these all over the house so they are handy for the kids. ... "
" ... I finally had enough and wanted a cord that could survive the daily abuse from numerous children. ... "
" ... Bought two of these for my kids iPads. ... "
" ... Two things my girlfriend loves . ... "
Color
4nice, different, choices, cables
+100%
" ... The cables are very nice and the different color choices is a nice plus. ... "
" ... It is a nice shade of white. ... "
" ... I bought two more in different colors for my couch and for guests. ... "
Band
4use, make, like, included, cable
+75%
-25%
" ... I’m very happy with the length (if I need shorter length just make a couple loops with the included strap). ... "
" ... I like the attached velcro strap for storage. ... "
" ... Ive had it for a few months and see no signs of wear so far! ... "
Gaming
3charger
+100%
" ... most reliable charger in the game, highly recommnend it ... "
" ... I love the length it's a total game changer. ... "
" ... He uses it at home to charge his iPad while playing games on it. ... "
For Travel
3charging
+67%
-33%
" ... The length is also great when using+charging on an airplane. ... "
" ... travel nearly every week . ... "
As Gift
3+100%
" ... Loved it so much I bought another and got a 3 pack for my mom for Christmas! ... "
" ... I’ve purchased as a gift before for someone else. ... "
" ... these are additional purchases for family for christmas presents. ... "
Power Consumption
3nov, months
+67%
-33%
" ... It had sufficient power within a short time to function. ... "
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