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%Start Anker PowerLine II Lightning Cable Review: A Colorful, Durable Cable Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Best Products &gt; Phones & Accessories <h1> Anker PowerLine II Review</h1> <h2> An eye-catching alternative to the standard iPhone charger</h2> By Jason Schneider Jason Schneider Writer Northeastern University Jason has been writing for tech and media companies for nearly ten years.
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An eye-catching alternative to the standard iPhone charger

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If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. 4.5 <h2> Anker PowerLine II</h2> Lifewire / Jason Schneider What We Like Great color options Solid durability Included cable tie What We Don't Like Short length Rigid-feeling exterior Lackluster design features The Anker PowerLine II Lightning cable is very similar to the official Apple one, but more durable and with more color options, all for a lower price. View On Amazon View On Walmart 4.5 <h2> Anker PowerLine II</h2> Lifewire / Jason Schneider View On Amazon View On Walmart in this article Expand Design Durability and Build Quality Charging Speed Features and Accessories Price Competition Final Verdict Specs We purchased the Anker PowerLine II so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.
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Lifewire / Jason Schneider What We Like Great color options Solid durability Included cable tie What We Don't Like Short length Rigid-feeling exterior Lackluster design features The Anker PowerLine II Lightning cable is very similar to the official Apple one, but more durable and with more color options, all for a lower price. View On Amazon View On Walmart 4.5

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Keep reading for our full product review. The Anker PowerLine II cable is Anker’s take on a basic Lightning cable—one that offers a nice feature set, without the cost overhead, or the bells and whistles of fancier braided cables. With its protective rubber coating, reinforced joints, color options, and the promises of standout durability, this is certainly not a strictly budget cable.
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Keep reading for our full product review. The Anker PowerLine II cable is Anker’s take on a basic Lightning cable—one that offers a nice feature set, without the cost overhead, or the bells and whistles of fancier braided cables. With its protective rubber coating, reinforced joints, color options, and the promises of standout durability, this is certainly not a strictly budget cable.
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But it’s also a good deal cheaper than the official Apple cable. Read on to see us break down the design and durability, but suffice it to say, this is a great cable.
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But it’s also a good deal cheaper than the official Apple cable. Read on to see us break down the design and durability, but suffice it to say, this is a great cable.
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Lifewire / Jason Schneider <h2> Design Sleek with a couple unique touches </h2> On its surface, the PowerLine II is just a smooth, rubberized cable that sports many of the same design touches as a standard, official Lightning cable. The reinforced ends that wrap up to the metal connectors are a nice blend between “rounded” and “squared off”, meaning they won’t get caught on edges like the corner of a desk or end table.
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Design Sleek with a couple unique touches

On its surface, the PowerLine II is just a smooth, rubberized cable that sports many of the same design touches as a standard, official Lightning cable. The reinforced ends that wrap up to the metal connectors are a nice blend between “rounded” and “squared off”, meaning they won’t get caught on edges like the corner of a desk or end table.
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What you’re paying for the extra few bucks is a degree more durability, and a nice feel on the rubber. The Anker logo is nice and subtle, pressed into the rubber on the USB-A side, which is a good look in our book, because it doesn’t call attention to anything outside the flat color.
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What you’re paying for the extra few bucks is a degree more durability, and a nice feel on the rubber. The Anker logo is nice and subtle, pressed into the rubber on the USB-A side, which is a good look in our book, because it doesn’t call attention to anything outside the flat color.
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We tested a bright, candy apple red that has a soft matte finish, which is a really striking color. You can also choose a subtler white or black, or a bright royal blue.
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We tested a bright, candy apple red that has a soft matte finish, which is a really striking color. You can also choose a subtler white or black, or a bright royal blue.
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This is a somewhat standard selection of colors for third-party Lightning cables, but it is a lot more than you’ll get outside the standard, official white. <h2> Durability and Build Quality Solid a standout feature for this cable </h2> Anker has sunk a lot of time, effort and money into bolstering the durability of their cables.
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This is a somewhat standard selection of colors for third-party Lightning cables, but it is a lot more than you’ll get outside the standard, official white.

Durability and Build Quality Solid a standout feature for this cable

Anker has sunk a lot of time, effort and money into bolstering the durability of their cables.
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The PowerLine II is no exception. It has reinforced the wires inside to give an added layer of protection beyond the outer rubber.
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The PowerLine II is no exception. It has reinforced the wires inside to give an added layer of protection beyond the outer rubber.
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In fact, Anker claims you can support up to 175 pounds of pulling force. We didn’t try this with the PowerLine II, but we did give the cable a few stiff pulls and ran it through the ringer for about a week’s worth of testing. We can say for sure that its durability is top notch—especially considering it’s such a flexible, rubber cable.
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In fact, Anker claims you can support up to 175 pounds of pulling force. We didn’t try this with the PowerLine II, but we did give the cable a few stiff pulls and ran it through the ringer for about a week’s worth of testing. We can say for sure that its durability is top notch—especially considering it’s such a flexible, rubber cable.
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It has reinforced the wires inside to give an added layer of protection beyond the outer rubber. In fact, Anker claims you can support up to 175 pounds of pulling force.
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It has reinforced the wires inside to give an added layer of protection beyond the outer rubber. In fact, Anker claims you can support up to 175 pounds of pulling force.
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Anker lab tests the cable for 12,000 bends, claiming that its twelve times more durable than the first generation PowerLine and other comparable cables. They even promise it will look new for longer than the last generation of PowerLine cables. They’re confident enough in this build they offer a lifetime replacement plan, with some restrictions.
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Anker lab tests the cable for 12,000 bends, claiming that its twelve times more durable than the first generation PowerLine and other comparable cables. They even promise it will look new for longer than the last generation of PowerLine cables. They’re confident enough in this build they offer a lifetime replacement plan, with some restrictions.
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It all amounts to an impressive Lightning cable. Lifewire / Jason Schneider <h2> Charging Speed An officially certified Apple accessory </h2> When Apple came out with the Lightning cable protocol, it caused some degree of frustration from people who had older Apple cables. But it did lead to a whole new group of third-party manufacturers aiming for certification from Apple.
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It all amounts to an impressive Lightning cable. Lifewire / Jason Schneider

Charging Speed An officially certified Apple accessory

When Apple came out with the Lightning cable protocol, it caused some degree of frustration from people who had older Apple cables. But it did lead to a whole new group of third-party manufacturers aiming for certification from Apple.
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Anker makes sure virtually all of their cables are MFi-certified, and the PowerLine II also sports this promise. We found that the charging stability was great, even affording faster charging with higher wattage power bricks. It’s important to note that charging speed is dictated by the brick, not the cable, but if you have the right amperage level, you’ll get the speeds.
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Anker makes sure virtually all of their cables are MFi-certified, and the PowerLine II also sports this promise. We found that the charging stability was great, even affording faster charging with higher wattage power bricks. It’s important to note that charging speed is dictated by the brick, not the cable, but if you have the right amperage level, you’ll get the speeds.
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We also found that once you plug the Powerline II in, it offers a stable connection, oddly more stable than even the official Apple cable. <h2> Features and Accessories Just one minor extra included in the box </h2> Unlike the PowerLine&#43; range, you won’t get fancy cases or anything like that.
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We also found that once you plug the Powerline II in, it offers a stable connection, oddly more stable than even the official Apple cable.

Features and Accessories Just one minor extra included in the box

Unlike the PowerLine+ range, you won’t get fancy cases or anything like that.
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Instead, Anker includes a versatile little cable tie right in the box. This is your standard velcro tie, but it has a small tab cut out that affixes it to the cable when it’s unwrapped, letting you easily take it with you.
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Instead, Anker includes a versatile little cable tie right in the box. This is your standard velcro tie, but it has a small tab cut out that affixes it to the cable when it’s unwrapped, letting you easily take it with you.
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This makes this cable easily wrappable for travel and transport purposes. Beyond this, and the nice, soft rubber texture that avoids tangles, there really isn’t much more here. What you see is what you get with this cable.
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This makes this cable easily wrappable for travel and transport purposes. Beyond this, and the nice, soft rubber texture that avoids tangles, there really isn’t much more here. What you see is what you get with this cable.
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Anker includes a versatile little cable tie right in the box. This is your standard velcro tie, but it has a small tab cut out that affixes it to the cable when it’s unwrapped, letting you easily take it with you. <h2> Price Affordable but not budget </h2> The price point for this 3-foot cable sits right in the middle of the range.
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Anker includes a versatile little cable tie right in the box. This is your standard velcro tie, but it has a small tab cut out that affixes it to the cable when it’s unwrapped, letting you easily take it with you.

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You can normally find this cable on Amazon for about $13 at MSRP, which is $5 or so less than the official Apple cable, but about $5 more than the cheapest offering from AmazonBasics. What you’re paying for with the extra few bucks is a degree more durability, and nice-feeling rubber. In our book, these upgrades are worth the little extra dough.
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<h2> Competition Some basic choices </h2> AmazonBasics cables: The standard rubber line from AmazonBasics looks and feels very similar to this, right down to the color selection, but you won’t quite get the same level of durability as the PowerLine II. AmazonBasics Lightning Cable Review: Reliable Quality, Budget Price Apple official: The official Lightning cable from Apple is a good deal more expensive for lower durability, but official compatibility is a selling point.
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Competition Some basic choices

AmazonBasics cables: The standard rubber line from AmazonBasics looks and feels very similar to this, right down to the color selection, but you won’t quite get the same level of durability as the PowerLine II. AmazonBasics Lightning Cable Review: Reliable Quality, Budget Price Apple official: The official Lightning cable from Apple is a good deal more expensive for lower durability, but official compatibility is a selling point.
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Anker PowerLine+: The PowerLine+ series in the first generation gives you slightly less durability, but has a better design, look and feel with braided nylon and interesting color sets. Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable Review: A Premium, Braided Charging Cable Final Verdict Excellent durability and flash colors for a reasonable price. Anker is a brand that provides quality for a solid price, and that really is the case for PowerLine II.
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