Lightning to USB-C Cable

Apple Lightning to USB-C cable supporting USB Power Delivery fast charging at up to 20W, plus USB 2.0 sync. The cable to use with a modern USB-C charger or a USB-C Mac. Data speed is unchanged from the USB-A version — the gain is entirely in charging.

Connection Endpoints

End A Lightning (Apple 8-pin) (male)
End B USB Type-C (USB 2.0) (male)

Specifications

Protocol USB 2.0 + USB Power Delivery (Apple Lightning)
Max Bandwidth 0.48 Gbps
Max Resolution N/A
USB Data Speed 0.48 Gbps
Power Delivery 20W
Consumer Tier Lightning PD

Supported Features

Charge Sync USB Power Delivery MFi Authentication Chip

Certifications

Apple MFi USB-IF

Length & Physical

Max Passive Length 2m

Backwards Compatibility

usb2 pd-3

Notes & Compatibility

Fast charging needs both halves: this cable AND a USB-C PD charger of 20W or more. A 5W cube gives you nothing extra. The iPad 7/8/9 and every Lightning iPhone cap out around 20W, so a 96W charger charges them no faster — buy the small one.

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