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Forget Apple: Here Are 5 Inexpensive USB-C Cable Options

Getting a new iPhone 15? There are plenty of high-quality, low-priced options for USB-C cords.

A blac Anker 543 USB-C to USB-C Cable, which is cheaper than Apple's new USB-C cables

By Kirk Miller / September 15, 2023 11:28 am

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If you somehow haven’t heard, Apple has a new iPhone. And it now utilizes a USB-C connector like most (but not all) of the brand’s other tech. Which is good, except now you need to get your cables updated. Apple offers a couple of solid but overpriced options as well as a rather pricey USB-C-to-Lightning adapter. If you want and trust those, great. But if you’re looking for something a little more wallet-friendly for your new iPhone 15, we offer a few cheaper cords below.

Why Apple’s New USB-C Cables Are So Expensive

It’s a combination of performance and a marketing trick

Some words of advice: Buy from a trusted retailer (or, preferably, from the brand itself), don’t just grab a no-name knockoff from the local gas station and get a dedicated wall charger if you’re going to be plugging in at public places (these cords are for both power and data, so avoid the sketchy USB-C ports at airports, cafes, etc.)

Note that prices will change a bit depending on the length of the cord, and some of these are available in multiple colors if the standard white isn’t doing it for you.