Whether your outlet is too far away from your reclining chair or your phone has to sit on the edge of a countertop. The feel is nice and soft but still strong. I called the AnkerDirect customer-service number. They sent a replacement immediately, free of charge.
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Every editorial product is independently selected. If you buy something through our links, New York may earn an affiliate commission. This cable is a fine USB-C to Lightning alternative that Anker says lasts 12 times longer than other cables and comes with a lifetime warranty. Sign up to gain exclusive access to email subscriptions, event invitations, competitions, giveaways, and much more.
Membership is free, and your security and privacy remain protected. View our privacy policy before signing up. Ultimately this laptop has achieved everything I would hope for in a laptop for work, while fitting that into a form factor and weight that is remarkable. This smart laptop was enjoyable to use and great to work on — creating content was super simple. As the Maserati or BMW of laptops, it would fit perfectly in the hands of a professional needing firepower under the hood, sophistication and class on the surface, and gaming prowess sports mode if you will in between.
However, the Monoprice's metal connectors were less stable when plugged into corresponding ports, which could cause interruptions in charging or transferring data. With a bit of care, you can prolong the life of any cable. Tight coils and folds can damage the metal wires inside the cable, causing it to work improperly and shorten its lifespan. The hook-and-loop fasteners that Anker includes with most of its cables are great for properly storing your cables, because they allow a loosely coiled cable to hold its shape for compact storage.
We have more tips for safely storing your cables in our guides to the best bag organizers and the best gear for organizing your desk. Sarah Witman has researched, tested, and reviewed all manner of products—from massage chairs and mousetraps to pencils and power banks—since joining Wirecutter in Before that, she worked as a science writer and fact checker for numerous publications, and she studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin.
In her spare time, she eats as much cheese as her body will tolerate. Our pick. Upgrade pick. Also great. Why you should trust us. How we picked. From there, we narrowed our search based on the following criteria:. Must be available in a variety of lengths: Some people like a short, slim cable for on-the-go charging, and some people like a longer cable that will reach from a wall charger to a faraway couch or desk.
They stay plugged in well, transfer power quickly, are MFi-certified, and hold up well to daily use. They are however, a little bit more expensive than those from Anker.
So unless you have a particular affinity for the Belkin logo, an admittedly adorable rendering of a person stretching out their arms, we think you should get the Anker. Imagine being able to doomscroll Twitter from either side of your couch. Plus, in its longest length, you get the most opportunity to appreciate whichever one of the four lovely colorways you choose. Most people will be just fine with the Anker cable, but if you want something that looks slightly more like a natural extension of your furniture, this is the cable for you.
As established Anker Powerline II fans, it stands to reason that we'll be recommending the shortened version of their lightning cable in this category, too.
Not many people opt for a one-footer for obvious reasons: Primarily, that it's so short. It probably won't stretch between your outlet and your bedside table for overnight charges, but it's great for hooking up to portable chargers when you're out and about or charging from your laptop without you having to hassle with a foot long cord. It's also MFi-certified, fast charging, and durable, as you'd expect. The Native Union Night cable is a footer that checks all the basic boxes, but with a unique black and white chevron design.
The braided fabric cable is durable, MFi-certified, and charges quickly. It comes in four different colorways, including Zebra and Indigo, as well as three different connector types.
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