What is the cheapest lightning cable you can buy?


Many people are looking for cheap lightning cables to charge their iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. Sometimes people need a replacement cable for a lost or broken lightning charging cable, other times you may just want a cheap lightning cable to use as a second inexpensive lightning cable in the living room or to throw in a backpack as an extra.

Candidates for cheapest lightning cable:

AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable – 3 Feet (0.9 Meters)

The AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning charging cable is one of the best reviewed cheap iPhone charging cables available today. It is the same length as the standard iPhone/iPad charging cable that came with your device (about 3 feet) but unlike the original Apple version, this one is available in both white and black color options. You can also get this cable in varying lengths (up to 10 feet) if you need a longer cable for use in hotel rooms, the living room or in other places where especially long charging cables come in handy. Works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

5 pack 1 meter Certified 8 Pin Lightning to USB Cable

One of the most cost efficient ways to buy Lightning charging cables is by getting a multi-pack. Even though it’ll be more expensive than buying a single cheap lightning cable, when you divide the cost by the number of cables in the pack (in this case five) the price per each individual cable is much cheaper. This is one of the cheapest lightning cable deals we’ve been able to find. All five cables are white and measure 3 feet long (1 meter, the same as the standard Apple-made lightning cable that came with your iPad or iPhone). These are standard lightning cables with USB on one end, to plug into your cell phone charging brick or computer, and a lightning plug on the other end to plug into your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or other Apple mobile device.

Four Pack of iPhone charging cables

Here’s another iPhone/iPad multi-pack of cheap lightning cables. This four-cable variety pack of lightning charging cables includes one 3 foot long Lightning cable, one two six foot cables, and one extra long ten foot lightning cable. Plus they’re made of braided nylon, which may make them more wear and tear resistant. These four pack lightning charging cables come in a variety of colors. Compatible with all Apple devices that have a lightning jack.

AmazonBasics Apple Certified Retractable Lightning to USB Cable – 2 Feet (0.6 Meters)

This cheap iPad cable/iPhone cable is creatively designed so that it can retract inside itself, leaving no cable mess. The elver compact design of this short iPhone charging cable allows you to carrying it around with you in your purse, pocket, or bag in a way that might be awkward with a full size 3 foot long charging cable from Apple. A side benefit from a retractable cable design like this is it prevents the your charging cable from getting tangled into a mess with any other cables or objects you have in your backpack or pocket, such as keys. Measures 2 feet in length. Made by Amazon It works with all iOS devices (iPads, iPod Touches and iPhones) and comes in either black or white colors.

Wilist 6 Pack Short Apple Lightning Cable with Keychain iPhone Cable 8 Pin Lightning to USB Cable

Here’s another one of the cheapest lightning cable deals available: 6 short charging cable keyring that fold into key rings. When unfolded they measure about 8 inches long but with their cap firmly in place they are small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. Comes in a multi-color six pack (black, blue, green, white, orange and pink). Also includes a free bonus stylus pen for iPad or iPhone. Works with all Apple mobile devices that have a lightning charging port. Available for iPhones, Android phones (with micro USB charging ports) and USB C.

Frequently asked questions about cheap lightning charging cables:

Do these cheapest lightning cables come with charging bricks?

No. These are just the cables themselves, they don’t include charging bricks that you plug into the wall to give you a USB outlet to plug them into. If you need a cheap USB charging brick wall plug, you can get one here.

What is the longest lightning charging cable I can buy for my iPhone/iPad?

The longest lightning cable we’ve ever come across is a 10 foot cable (3.05 meters). You can find one of those here.

Are these cheap lightning cables high quality?

They may be fine for many people’s uses, however you also get what you pay for often times. If you’re looking for high quality lightning charging cables, see our related article: What is The Best High Quality Lightning Cable? Generally speaking the more stress you put on a cable, twisting it, coiling it or winding it up, using it at odd angles, the more likely it’ll fray. You may also want to check out a nylon braided lightning cable which some people find to be sturdier than rubber coated cables.

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