Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max
- Lightning Cable
- Lightning, USB Type C
- 4
- 4
A cheap way to bridge an older Lightning accessory drawer to a new USB-C phone, but read the exclusion list before buying if you had headphones or an Apple Pencil in mind.
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How it ranks among the 19 lightning cables we track
4.2★ across 6,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 4-pack of small aluminum alloy adapters with a Lightning connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other, model FD06. They are built for charging and data sync only, at up to 480 Mbps, so an old Lightning cable or charger can keep working with a USB-C phone or vice versa.
The real use case shows up in the reviews rather than the bullet points: buyers upgrading from an older Lightning iPhone to a USB-C model reach for these to keep using cables and chargers they already own instead of replacing them outright. The seller is explicit about what this is not: no OTG audio or video, no wired earbuds, no Apple Pencil first generation, no flash drives, card readers, printers, mice, keyboards or hub support.
- 4-pack Lightning to USB-C adapters, model FD06
- Charging plus data sync up to 480 Mbps
- Aluminum alloy build rated for 20,000 plug cycles
- Reversible USB-C connector
Who it's for
Someone switching phones between Lightning and USB-C who wants to keep existing cables and wall chargers in service. Not for anyone trying to plug in wired headphones, an original Apple Pencil, or any USB accessory beyond straight charging and file transfer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers switching phones between Lightning and USB-C were the happiest, several specifically praising the ability to reuse old charging cords instead of buying new ones, and multiple owners noted the adapters stay cool during use. The complaints cluster around the exclusion list: one buyer needed it for a first-generation Apple Pencil and it did not work, and another bought it expecting headphone support that the adapter does not provide.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lets old Lightning or USB-C cables keep working after a phone upgrade
- Reported to stay cool during charging
- Reversible USB-C end plugs in either orientation
- Comes as a 4-pack, so spares are already on hand
- No support for wired headphones or earbuds
- Does not work with first-generation Apple Pencil
- CarPlay reportedly needs a replug after switching away from the CarPlay screen
- No OTG support for drives, readers, printers or hubs
Performance notes
Data transfer is capped at 480 Mbps, which covers basic file sync but is not a high-speed transfer solution, and a built-in 56 kilohm pull-up resistor is there for charging safety rather than speed. CarPlay works through the adapter for at least one reviewer's setup, though switching away from the CarPlay screen and back sometimes required unplugging and replugging the phone.
Specifications
| Brand | Thousover |
|---|---|
| Model | FD06 |
| Connector Type | Lightning, USB Type C |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Unit Count | 4 |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | for iPhone 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max/17 Air/16/16 Pro/16 Plus/16 Pro Max/15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/15 Plus, for Samsung Galaxy, for Google Pixel,for iPad Pro/Air,etc,cable |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in lightning cables.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro MaxThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 6,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Apple USB-C to Lightning CableApple | 4.6 / 5 | 12,100 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning Charger CableAmazon Basics | 4.6 / 5 | 30,000 | 4.7 / 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 |
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Questions about the Thousover FD06
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will these work with wired headphones?
No, reviewers confirm these are for charging and data sync only and do not pass audio to wired headphones or earbuds.
Do they work with CarPlay?
One reviewer got CarPlay working through the adapter, though switching the car's screen to radio and back sometimes required unplugging and reconnecting the phone.
Can I use this with a first-generation Apple Pencil?
No, a reviewer confirmed it does not work with the first-generation Apple Pencil.