AmazonBasics Nylon Braided Lightning Cable Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "The nylon braided design not only looks sleek but also adds a significant level of durability."
• "These work just as good as the actual apple cords, and they actually feel higher quality and more durable."
• "The webbing covering the cords still is in great condition from when I got it, no fraying."
• "Durable, long lasting and cool looking."
• "These are long lasting and I find them to better than the original apple cables as those easily wear down and have their wires exposed after minimal use due to the plastic cording Apple uses."
• "Love these, this is my second order. They are well made and do not split like the OEM charging cables from Apple do right at the point where the plug meets the wire."
• "The nylon braided cord gives the cable a sturdy feel, providing extra durability compared to standard cables."

Cons:

• "Cord works great for about 6 months, then frays apart to the point that it is no longer safe to use."
• "The cord worked great for several months... but tonight when I went to plug in my phone, I was startled when I picked up the cord and it burned my fingers."
• "The braid wrapped cord itself stiff and unwieldy, but it does have a Velcro band to tame it all once you get it spooled."
• "Stopped working after a day and can’t return or exchange it because I already threw away the packaging."
• "The rubber around the charging end has split, leaving exposed wires that shock me."
• "Only issue was that after about 18 months of use wires became exposed where cable connects to the charger jack as the rubber is broken."
• "Barely lasted a year before the cable started fraying and stopped charging my iPhone."

Charging Performance

Pros:

• "It charges my phone quickly especially when if you have the original wall piece you received with your phone."
• "It consistently delivers a swift and efficient charge to my iPhone, ensuring that I'm always connected and ready to go."
• "It chargers my phone within an hour and my phone doesn’t get hot while charging like it has with previous chargers."
• "I used this in combo with a fast charging port and my phone charged extremely quickly."
• "This works just like the fast chargers with the Apple logo."
• "It charges fast and the length is very useful."
• "Works SO FAST. It’s incredible."

Cons:

• "However this charger does not work it will KEEP your phone on or at same charge almost like a power cord but it truly never charges."
• "This doesn't charge as fast as the USB-C to lighting cord I have from Apple."
• "It charges slowly, definitely not as fast as the original."
• "After two months the charger disconnects randomly."
• "It takes an hour to charge my iPhone by 9%!"
• "Charges extremely slow."
• "This cord does NOT charge fast."

Design and Aesthetics

Pros:

• "The nylon braided design not only looks sleek but also adds a significant level of durability."
• "Super durable and thick, and I love the rose gold color!"
• "Nylon design makes them easy to store, and very durable when compared the Apple standard cable."
• "These corded cables keep their shape but can be coiled for carrying around."
• "The cable is way thicker than I thought it would be and is very durable."
• "Nice and thick with sturdy cable, with plug also appearing good quality."
• "The color is super beautiful in a blush pink."

Cons:

• "I also do not like the cloth outer because it can collect dirt (etc.) more easily than a smooth coating."
• "The USB part fits very loosely in USB ports, too, so it falls out very easily."
• "The grip part around the pin connector that plugs into phone is too wide so it cannot be used while your phone is inside a case."
• "Be forewarned that this is a different style of cable cover... It’s very stiff and always seems to get in the way."
• "The colour wasn’t quite accurate to what it is. It says rose gold, but it’s just pink."
• "If you have a case on your phone (and who doesn’t?) there is a strong chance the plastic around the charging port is too large for your phone case."
• "Even though it has a fabric cord, it still frays like any other iPhone charger."

Reliability and Longevity

Pros:

• "I am pleased to say that this isn't any less durable for the length either! I've gone through like 30 iPhone chargers, and so far the Amazon Basics ones have held up the longest for me."
• "I have had this cord for about a year now and it charges my phone decently fast for the fact that I use it in my car."
• "After purchasing my first one, ordered 3 more. 3 are being used and one for backup, of the 3 being used, none have failed or show sign of damage."
• "I am so glad that Anker stands by their products and were so persistent in helping me."
• "We have 6 kids. This is the second set of these I have bulk bought for Christmas. They all asked for them again because they lasted so long."
• "I’ve yet to have an Amazon phone charge cable fail."
• "This has to be my hands down longest last cord. I’ve had it for 3 +years."

Cons:

• "Just months after buying it, it suddenly stopped working."
• "Sadly, neither of these cords work properly."
• "Cord works great for about 6 months, then frays apart to the point that it is no longer safe to use."
• "One stopped working after a month and the other held on for a couple more weeks before throwing in the towel."
• "The connector stopped working correctly after 2 years of heavy use."
• "This one I bought only lasted maybe a month and just stopped working."
• "I ordered this a few months ago and when I received it I realized it wouldn't insert properly into my phone."