As you may know, its very likely that Apple will release the new USB-C to Lightning cable for charging your iPhone later this year, plus, iMac, iPad Pro, MacBook, and Macbook Pro are already using USB-C ports on power delivery. So we know the future of power and data transfer will be taken by USB-C connector and cables for USB-A’s substitution (learn more: How USB-C Changes The World). Therefore, to follow up the newest USB-C cable trend becomes more and more important to either protect the devices or for charging efficiency. Let us tell you about the Do’s and Don’ts about the USB-C to Lightning cable.
- Do check if the cable is MFi certified;
- Do see if the cable is Power Delivery supported;
- Don’t use the weak-joints material/ fabric and with easily tangle cable;
- and last but not the least, Don’t buy one with thin cable.
Firstly, do check if the cable is MFi certified. To choose the one with MFi logo printed on packages, which indicates the brand manufactured the cable has the product tested and certified by Apple, then we can easily be sure about the quality of it. There are uncertified products in the market look just like the certified ones in appearance, it could also offer a much lower price, however, you get what you pay for, will find the cable won’t work like the way you want, then the refund-loop nightmare comes again.
Secondly, Do see if the cable is Power Delivery supported (learn more: USB Power delivery). Since the PD technology fulfills the Maximum functionality of USB by providing more flexible power delivery along with data over a single cable, such as to boost up the power level from 5V to 20V; to release the fixed power delivery directions; to manage the power across multiple peripherals; and to let devices manage the power level it needs intelligently. Therefore, by choosing the right cable, you can make sure your iPhone/ iPad will get charged properly and fast enough with the PD supported chargers or Power Bank. VogDUO recommends Cable GO which can manage all the features and reasonable price for your satisfaction.
Thirdly, Don’t use the weak-joints one. Make sure the cable you are buying has thoughtfully designed connectors and joints, since the tragedy that fails to sync with your computer or iPhone is usually caused by the material break-down and could lead to core exposure, short circuit and unstable connection. In addition, When you manage or pack the cables, you may want the cables to be tangle-proof and manageable so that you don’t have to untie the crazy knots next time.
Lastly, Don’t buy one with thin cable. Thin cable could usually represent few issues that costumers won’t easily find out until too late, first, less electrical core for safety; second, thinner core for data transfer, which could lead to lower speed of data transfer; third, less core for USB-C’s double-sided functionality; and fourthly, thinner material covers outer the cable for protection and durability.
In conclusion, USB-C is the latest technology which contains 12 pins for both side of connector, in comparison to the USB-A connector that only has 4 pins, USB-C is obviously the better choice for data transfer and power delivery. And how to choose the right and best cable for your baby iPhone and iPad? The tips are:
- Do check if the cable is MFi certified;
- Do see if the cable is Power Delivery supported;
- Don’t use the weak-joints material/ fabric and with easily tangle cable;
- and last but not the least, Don’t buy one with thin cable.
How To Measure The Length Of Cable You Need?
If you are looking for the right length of the cable you need, just see where you need it for i.e in car where your family or back-seats’ passengers will have their iPhones/ iPads charged; or in airports where you will find the seats around the charging stations are always taken but you just have to charge your devices before flight; or in hotels bad where you can often find no outlets are close enough beside you.
If you are looking for the USB cable, we have a great recommendation for you, VogDUO Cable Go. At VogDUO, we have MFi Certified 6.6ft USB-C to Lightning cable which is a pretty satisfactory length that provides the best using experiences not only for work, for travel and for family time. To learn more details about USB-C, please visit How USB-C Changes The World or visiting VogDUO Cable Go.
