Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning Charger Cable
- Lightning Cable
- 12 watts
- Lightning
- Lightning
- Better rated than 74%
- More reviewed than 58%
This braided Lightning cable undercuts Apple's own price while holding up for reviewers who buy it repeatedly, though a few note the gold plating wearing thin over time.
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How it ranks among the 19 lightning cables we track
4.6★ across 30,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
30,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This Amazon Basics cable runs USB-A to Lightning in a 6 foot nylon braided cord, MFi certified for iPhone and iPad charging with Apple's C89 smart chip built in.
Amazon Basics has sold versions of this cable for years, and several reviewers here say they are repeat buyers with two to three years of prior use behind them. The braided jacket is the main differentiator from a plain rubber cable, and buyers consistently point to it as more resistant to kinking. Charging tops out at 2.4 amps with 480 Mbps data transfer, numbers that put it in line with a standard Lightning cable rather than anything faster.
- 6 foot nylon braided cord
- Apple MFi certified with C89 smart chip
- 2.4A charging, 480 Mbps data transfer
- Reinforced connector ends for durability
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who buy the braided version repeatedly say it holds up over one to two years and outlasts unbraided cables that failed within a month elsewhere. Complaints center on connector wear over time: one reviewer describes the strain relief and gold plating eventually thinning, leading to intermittent charging or a connector that only works in one orientation, and another calls this particular batch stiffer and less smooth-feeling than past purchases despite still charging fine.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Some report the connector or plating wearing out
- One reviewer found it stiffer than expected
Performance notes
The nylon braid is the practical upgrade over a bare rubber cord: it resists the kinking and tangling that shortens the life of cheaper cables. Charging runs at up to 2.4 amps, standard for Lightning, with 480 Mbps data transfer for syncing. Apple's own C89 chip is built in for MFi compliance, which is what keeps iOS from throwing an unsupported-accessory warning.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | L6LM-N-G |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.1 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 12 watts |
| Maximum Voltage | 0.5 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Tablet |
| Compatible Phone Models | iPhone 14/13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/6s/5/5s/5c, iPhone Pro 14/13/12/11, IPhone Pro Max 14/13/12/11/XS, iPhone Plus 14/8/7/6/6s, iPhone SE 1st Gen/2nd Gen/3rd Gen, iPhone mini 13/12, iPad Pro 10.5 in/9.7 in, iPad Air 3/2/1, iPad mini 5/4/3/2/1, iPad 9th Gen and older, iPod Touch 5th Gen and older, iPod nano 7th Gen and Beats Pill+ |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | Lightning |
| Cable Type | Lightning |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 8 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Charging |
| Specification Met | MFI |
| Data Transfer Rate | 0.48 gigabits_per_second |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Maximum Current | 2.4 A |
| Frequency | 480 MHz |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Fast Charging |
| Part Number | L6LMF892-CS-R |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in lightning cables.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning Charger CableThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 30,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Apple USB-C to Lightning CableApple | 4.6 / 5 | 12,100 | 4.8 / 5 |
| iPhone Charger, Lightning Cable 3PACK 6FT MFi Certified USB Charging Cord | Nylon Braided…Takagi | 4.4 / 5 | 119,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Anker New Nylon USB C to Lightning CableAnker | 4.7 / 5 | 33,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| iPhone Fast Charger,Type C Wall Charger Block Plug and 10ft USB C to Lightning Charging…Jeenek | 4.3 / 5 | 17,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics L6LM-N-G
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Amazon Basics Lightning cable MFi certified?
Yes, it uses Apple's C89 smart chip and is Apple MFi certified for iPhone and iPad.
How fast does the Amazon Basics Lightning cable charge?
It supports up to 2.4 amps of charging current with 480 Mbps data transfer speed.
Do the connectors on this cable wear out?
Most reviewers report years of reliable use, though a few note the gold plating and strain relief thinning over extended use, causing intermittent connections.