Three Apple lightning cable evaluation comparison

Apple’s mobile phone is charged differently than other mobile phones. All Android phones use the data cable of Micro USB or Type-C interface, while Apple uses the Lightning data cable.

However, due to the high price of Apple genuine Lightning data cable, many consumers often choose the data cable produced by a third-party manufacturer after the original data cable is damaged or lost.

Three Apple lightning cable evaluation comparison

In contrast to the three lightning cables, in addition to the Bull Apple nylon braided data cable, there are Apple original data cable and Pisen nylon braided data cable.

First: process design

1, wire

Apple’s original data cable, using white environmentally friendly TPE material, this material is very environmentally friendly, non-toxic and flame retardant, but the material is relatively soft. 

The best difference between the Pisen and the original lightning cable of Apple is the nylon braided wire on the outer cover. This layer of silver nylon makes the lightning cable look more fashionable. Moreover, the high-quality nylon material is also relatively tough, and it is not easy to break when used, and it is not easy to knot. However, the Pisen the apple nylon braided data cable as soft as the original Apple data cable.

The Bull apple nylon braided data cable also uses a nylon woven outer cover, but the Bull is golden yellow. In addition, the Bull apple nylon braided data cable is obviously a bit harder than the other two.

2, tail net design

Apple users should know that the most vulnerable part of Apple’s mobile phone data cable is the part of the data cable connected to the street, because this part often bends. Therefore, the good tail mesh design can effectively increase the anti-breaking performance between the lightning cable wire and the interface.

Comparing the three lightning cables, it is obvious that the original lightning cable of Apple and the length of the tail mesh of the Bull Apple nylon braided lightning cable are similar, but better than the Pinsheng Apple Nylon braided lightning cable. However, although the design length of the original lightning cable of Apple’s original data cable is similar to that of the Bull’s apple nylon braided lightning cable, it is still very easy to bend because of the softer material, and the fracture resistance is greatly reduced.

3, Dock plug

The insulation layer is made of plastic material. Although the durability is not greatly affected, it is easy to slip when it is inserted and removed.

The thickness of Pisen Apple Nylon braided data cable is slightly smaller than the original data cable. The color of the stitch is much lighter than the original data cable. The overall work quality is acceptable. However, unlike the original lightning cable plastic material insulation layer, the Pisen nylon braided lightning cable is made of aluminum alloy, and is treated by sandblasting and anodizing.

The Dock plugs of Pisen Apple Nylon braided data cable can be inserted in the front and back, which makes it more user-friendly.

The Bull Apple Nylon braided data cable Dock plug uses the same integrated design as the Apple. The Dock plug is slightly larger than the original Apple data cable, the pins are neat, and the stitch edges are smooth.

Second: performance testing

1, MFi certification test

In order to more accurately detect the MFi certification of the three test lightning cables, we introduced a professional test equipment: Apple lightning cable true and false recognizer, this equipment can accurately test the production model and production of the tested lightning cable. Date, score, and then judge whether it is Apple’s original product or cottage counterfeit products, the accuracy is very high. Test results, Pisen did not pass MFI certification.

2, charging test

After testing the MFi certification （The importance of Apple MFi certification） of the three lightning cables, we came to measure the charging efficiency of the three lightning cables, which is the user’s most concerned place.

Test equipment: patch panel, original charger, stopwatch, iPhone 6 Plus, 3 test lightning cables.

Charging method: Deplete the Apple iPhone 8 Plus until it can’t be turned on, start charging, and start timing. During the charging process, close the background running program until the phone is fully charged and calculate the charging time. In the same environment, under the same conditions, the original Apple data cable, the Pisen nylon braided data cable and the Bull apple nylon braided data cable. The test results are as follows:

The results are also very clear, Apple’s original data cable and the Bull Apple nylon braided data cable are certified by MFi, the charging efficiency is high, and the product quality of the Pisen Apple Nylon braided data cable that is not certified by MFi is obviously worse. This should be MFi and non- One of the differences in MFi certification.

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