Juice Apple iPhone Lightning 2 m Charger and Sync Cable for Apple iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 12, 12 Mini, SE, 11, XS, XR, X, 8, 7, 6, 5, iPad, Pro, Air, Mini, Airpods Pro - White

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We can’t overstate how useful that actually is, since it means there’s almost no situation where you won’t be able to still use your device while it’s charging. Despite looking like big battery packs, there are a few things to consider when getting a power bank. We’ve used many Anker chargers over the years now, and we’ve found them to be consistently reliable.

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It can charge your iPhone over 8 times as well as a MacBook twice with a choice of USB-C or regular USB-A. You can also use it with numerous types of USB-C power adapters to gain fast-charging functionality. You may see two USB-A and two USB-C ports, for example, though micro USB ports are becoming less common.

With Apple’s AirPower wireless charging pad DOA, where do you go when you want to charge not just your iPhone but your AirPods and your Apple Watch too? Elsewhere, it includes two USB Type-C ports plus a built-in flashlight so it's reasonably capable when you're in a jam. Second, they are limited in terms of the number of phones they support (mostly just iPhones, Galaxies, and Pixels). Of course, it's a bit limited for non-MagSafe iPhone users although there is a USB-C port included, but that's hardly the point.

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But do bear in mind that Apple has launched the iPhone 15 series, comprising the standard iPhone, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. It doesn't support Qualcomm's QuickCharge technology but we've found it still recharges pretty quickly with devices that support PowerIQ or VoltageBoost. If there’s a downside it’s that this isn’t cheap, but it’s certainly still good value for money, and one of the best iPhone chargers overall.If you find that you often forget to carry your backup battery when you need it most, you should consider a dedicated battery case instead. In short then if you plan to use this cable a lot – and don’t want to have to replace it for a long, long time – it’s probably worth spending the extra on the Powerline Plus II, but as a relatively basic, affordable option, this is a strong choice. Like its rival chargers, it’s dual voltage so you can take it with you on holiday to charge your iPhone, your Kindle, your camera, your Apple Watch and anything else that needs topping up. That extra foot means it’s a lot more useful: it’s likely to be long enough to reach from the floor socket to the sofa without you having to sit in an awkward position; it’s long enough to reach the bedside table without having to rearrange the furniture; it’s long enough for the passenger in your car, and so on.

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While you haven't gone off the grid entirely, it's useful to know you can recharge your phone or other devices without being near civilization. Anker is so confident that it offers a lifetime warranty: this cable should last much longer than any of your iPhones or iPads. An integrated four-light LED power indicator shows you the charging status and current battery life.The 5W Apple Lightning Mains Charger with Integrated Cable ECO from Juice, designed with Sure Grip technology – enabling a better fit and a more secure grip on your hand, no need to fight with the plug socket to get your charger back. Prior to joining PCMag, I wrote articles for Android Authority, How-To Geek, MUO, New Atlas, Tom’s Hardware, and plenty of other tech publications.