Anker PowerLine III Lightning Cable | We Love Testing

#1

It’s hard to improve upon perfection. But somehow Anker keeps doing it. How is the PowerLine III an improvement over the PowerLine II or the original PowerLine? Three things:

(1) The connectors (both lightning side & the USB-A side) have a grippy cover (see photos). Not that the previous connectors were slippery, but this adds a nice feel to the connectors.
(2) The cable is slightly thinner than the original PowerLine cable. I do not have the PowerLine II so I cannot compare with that.
(3) Even though it is thinner, it is stronger. PowerLine is rated at 5,000+ bends without breaking. PowerLine II is rated at 12,000+. PowerLine III is rated at 25,000+. As they say, this cable will probably outlast your iPhone … unless you’re like me (keep reading) …

I’ve purchased dozens of Anker lightning cables. I keep buying them, because my friends keep “borrowing” them and never returning them. So if you’re like me, then your cables won’t outlast your iPhone, at least not in your possession.

BTW, I still have the first Anker lightning cable that I purchased in 2014, and it still works great.

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#2

I know this “borrowed” cables and adapters from the university I was working.
We used “lists” but even with those “lists” all vanished… :rofl:

I like those reviews comparing different items.
The comparing photos are really helpful.

Good work you have done. Thank you.

#3

Nice little short review. I loved the comparison photos from previous generations. :clap:t2::ok_hand:t2:

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#4

Great review :clap:. Keep it up!

#5

I was going to do my review exactly like this and have similar thoughts. Now I need to think about additional points :smirk:
Great review buddy!

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#6

There isn’t much you can tell about a simple cable.
Dont worry if your review is similar.! :wink:

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#7

Great review and pictures!

#8

Nice, crisp review :clap:

well done @onstar

#9

If Anker launch the referral program, you may be the top referrer…:rofl:

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