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What is the most durable charging cable for an iPhone?

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Look I am literally at my breaking point with these flimsy white cables from Apple they just keep fraying right at the neck and now I can see the actual wires which is probably a fire hazard lol. I leave for a big work trip to Chicago this Friday morning so I need to buy something that will actually last me more than two months because I cannot deal with my phone dying mid-flight. My cat also thinks every cord is a snack so that's another thing I have to deal with. I've been looking at the Anker 765 nylon one since everyone raves about Anker but then I saw the Nomad Kevlar cables and they look like they could survive a tank but they're like way more expensive. Is the Nomad actually worth the extra money or am I just paying for the brand name?

My constraints are:

  • must be 6 feet minimum because my hotel outlets are always miles from the bed
  • budget is $30 max really dont want to spend $50 on a wire
  • needs to be available for fast shipping or at a local Best Buy by tomorrow
  • has to be super reinforced at the ends where it usually bends

Im leaning towards the Anker just because of the price but if the Nomad is genuinely indestructible I'll bite the bullet. What do you guys think for someone who is rough on their gear and has a demon cat...


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Grab the Anker 765 USB-C to Lightning Cable 140W Nylon 6ft! It is amazing and way cheaper than Nomad.

  • super tough
  • great price The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex 6.6ft is fantastic too!


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Dozens of cables have passed through my hands, and the OtterBox Premium Fast Charge Lightning to USB-C Cable 6.6ft is a total tank. The strain relief is actually massive compared to standard ones, so it wont fray easily at the neck. Honestly, the Nomad is overkill; youre mostly paying for the leather strap and brand name. TL;DR: OtterBox hits that $25-30 price point perfectly and is usually in stock locally. Safe travels!


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