Anker or Apple?

#12

Anker or Anker? Well, I’ll take Anker. :stuck_out_tongue: As far as if I’d choose Anker or Apple cables? Anker all the way. Why? Well, here’s the pros and cons for each…

Anker Pros :

  1. much cheaper
  2. more variety (color, length, etc.)
  3. awesome customer service and warranty
  4. you can find deals most of the time, depending on what kind (Powerline, Powerline+, Powerline+ II, etc)

Apple Pros :

  1. it’s an original Apple cable
  2. awesome customer service
  3. you can find a local store to swap it out if needed (warranty)

Anker Cons :

  1. not an original Apple cable :stuck_out_tongue:

Apple Cons :

  1. pricey
  2. only comes in white
  3. not as durable

And there you have it, the pros and cons Anker and Apple cables. :slight_smile:

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#13

Is it a serious question?
I mean Anker cables are always better. There is no point for discussion. I mean in the beginning it is fine to use them because they are in the boxes. But when you need a replacement Anker leads should be your choice.

#14

Anker all the way. Apple cables are trash :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::skull_crossbones:

:heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes: Anker

Apple cables fall apart in like one month. :angry::angry: Stay away from Apple :weary::weary:

#15

Not being an apple fanboy, quite the opposite TBH.

I think apple accessories are built DOWN to a cost, then sold at maximum price for maximum profit.

Where as Anker, is built at a set cost n sold as cheap as they possibly can, whilst still making a profit (no one denies people making money, it’s when they take the piss, people get upset)

Plus, the other reason to buy anker, is quality over apple

The final reason to buy anker… Well it ain’t apple!

#16

Kids have gone through the original Apple cable in less than three months, a replacement MFI cable lasted a further month. Both now have the PowerLine II cable and it’s been going strong with no sign of wear after six months and at a fraction of the price.

#17

I don’t even use the Apple cables anymore. I leave them in the box and give them to the buyer of my device when I sell it on :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

#18

I used to do that with the charger, xable, and headphones.

Only time I keep the charger n lead is when it’s better/faster than old ones.

This is first time I used the headphones, cos with the Sam S8, you get AKGs this time and they’re brilliant. Amongst other factors, the headphones helped seal the deal this time. Usually they’re shit and can be bought for under £20 from the handsets accessories page.

If find selling g a 2 year old handset with that lot unused raises the price too, esp if got box. I even show the receipt to show it’s a genuine phone… But I keep that. Only twice over the years I gave the receipt was back when it first became 2 year guarantee and I was getting a new phone every year… So the receipt gaventh a years warranty… Again worth a few more quid!

#19

My kids went through Apple cables in 3 months, a ‘super market’ cable in 1 week. They both have Anker powerline cables and are 1 year in with no visible damage. Very impressed and a fraction of the cost.

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#20

Anker cables are good and durable, you should try it!

#21

I’m taking this is… Anker v apple

Or to out it another way…

Fantastic quality n fair price, Vs, overpriced crap made to cheapest possible level and charged as if it were gold plated

#22

I know this is an old topic, but I’m going to respind anyway.

Apple stick cables are nowhere near the worst cables you can get. Now, don’t get me wrong, anker are far superior, but you can get waaaaay worse cables.

Apple cable are nowhere near the bottom of the list of worse cables.

#23

Based on the superiority of the quality, build and price it is no doubt Anker!

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#24

Wow this was an old topic but not surprised to see a lot of people are still choosing Anker

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#25

Shhhhhhh I’m watching the apple event :joy:

#26

#UseAnkerInstead | PowerLine ll Lightning Cable Anker much more durable.

#27

The double braided Anker leads have a lifetime GUARANTEE, and are extra tough, mind the normal Anker leads are good n tough too.

Apple makes shit knowing people will buy, cos it’s apple! So they don’t need to attract customers with quality, as it’s more about profit.

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#28

I bet even dollar store leads are better than any apple crap.

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#29

A stick with a copper wire around it would be better and sturdier than an Apple lightning cable​:joy: … That’s why you should #UseAnkerInstead :joy::wink:

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#30

Either you’ve never used an Apple cable, or you had a momentary lapse in sanity.

The Apple cables are actually pretty good. Anker cables are far better, but that doesn’t automatically make Apple cables the worst :confused:

#31

One, I have had an iPhone… The 3gs

Two, the cable was shit

Three, just type.into Google or YouTube, apple lead, and I bet over 80% are complaining about their apple lead

Four, it’s 04:22, I’m off to sleep… Hopefully :wink: