IPhone charger cable

[Dnk]

Is a genuine IPhone charger cable any better than the cheap jobs on ebay ?

£19 compared to 2 for £2.75 

[rider]

I wouldn't put a cheap charger cable onto an expensive phone in case the power output is not correct for the appliance. I prefer to use a wireless charger on my Samsung phone. Brilliant piece of kit with motorised arms to grab any size phone so it couples as a cradle, particularly useful when you are using the maps function. These clip onto your air vents or failing that (you'd have issues with say a Supra) sucker onto the screen. I wouldn't want my phone suckered though as its heavy and suckers tend to give way at any moment, though more usually in hot weather.

These chargers cost from low £ twenties up.

PS - the picture is for reference an not the actual unit I own so I wouldn't know if this particular make/model has motorised arms. Also if you aren't in a hurry you'd be able to get them cheaper direct from Chinese suppliers via Ali-express over say Amazon or eBay in the UK.

 

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by rider (see edit history)

[Dnk]

22 minutes ago, rider said:

I wouldn't put a cheap charger cable onto an expensive phone in case the power output is not correct for the appliance. I prefer to use a wireless charger on my Samsung phone. Brilliant piece of kit with motorised arms to grab any size phone so it couples as a cradle, particularly useful when you are using the maps function. These clip onto your air vents or failing that (you'd have issues with say a Supra) sucker onto the screen. I wouldn't want my phone suckered though as its heavy and suckers tend to give way at any moment, though more usually in hot weather.

These chargers cost from low £ twenties up.

PS - the picture is for reference an not the actual unit I own so I wouldn't know if this particular make/model has motorised arms. Also if you aren't in a hurry you'd be able to get them cheaper direct from Chinese suppliers via Ali-express over say Amazon or eBay in the UK.

 

 

I'm just on about the lead you plug into the plug socket or USB on the PC 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Dnk (see edit history)

[rider]

In which case, I'd go for the cheap cable every time.

Its the charger that determines and regulates the 5V output and current modulation. The cable will only downgrade that with variable resistance so wouldn't have any potential to harm any plugged in appliance.

For anyone regularly using google or apple maps, the charging cradle is an ideal way to go.

[tayr]

ive always gone cheap and they last about a day, then the iphone will say something like cannot support accessory or something.

[Noz]

I'd get the beefy cables. After market jobbies that have extra bracing and some fancy cable weave. Always been the best charging cables.

I hear @tayr swings his around in a circular motion singing girls just wanna have fun..

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Noz (see edit history)

[Dnk]

3 minutes ago, Noz said:

I'd get the beefy cables. After marker jobbies that have extra bracing and some fancy cable weave. Always been the best charging cables.

I hear @tayr swings his around in a circular motion singing girls just wanna have fun..

 

You got a link to these beefy cables 

[Dnk]

Just found these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D9C8NP2?tag=gtaffiluk-21&keywords=braided+lightning+cable+for+apple+iphone+anker&geniuslink=true&th=1

[Noz]

I'd be choosing something like this.

For any phone. Android etc. Usual cables are just weak as shit. Especially for in the car when you're throwing shit around. 

[Dnk]

14 minutes ago, Noz said:

I'd be choosing something like this.

For any phone. Android etc. Usual cables are just weak as shit. Especially for in the car when you're throwing shit around. 

are these on ebay 

[Noz]

1 minute ago, Dnk said:

are these on ebay 

Yes mate. Literally just searched cables and highlighted beef cakes

[tayr]

See you in a couple weeks when you buy the genuine one 

[Dnk]

20 minutes ago, tayr said:

See you in a couple weeks when you buy the genuine one 

Exactly what I'm trying to avoid doing hence my question 

[tayr]

Tbh i've tried alot of them, even similar to ones Noz linked but they all work to start with then fail quickly. Genuine ones cost a lot but they usually last a good year

[Dnk]

I think I might give the Anker ones a try they seem to get good write ups 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Dnk (see edit history)

[Marty]

I use anker cables on my devices, braided. The last time i bought one was in 2017 and i'm still using that one now, daily.. Would recommend.

Edited August 26, 2022 by Marty (see edit history)

[Dnk]

16 hours ago, Marty said:

I use anker cables on my devices, braided. The last time i bought one was in 2017 and i'm still using that one now, daily.. Would recommend.

Thanks Marty just ordered a pair from Amazon 

 

And thanks guys for your input always helps to get a few opinions etc from real humans 

[Dnk]

Quite impressed at the moment and way better made than Apples for half the price