how is the charging time? Is it the same rate of speed as the oem apple cable?
1335183
The charging has nothing to do with the cable (given it's Apple certified), but instead the AC/DC adapter being used (ie, what the USB end is plugged into). Note, there is a maximum your device will be able to utilize anyway, so eventually the larger AC/DC adapter will not improve the charge rate. This cable will charge at EXACTLY the same rate as the OEM cable, as it's specified as 24AWG which is sufficient to support the 2.2A of max current for an iPad without a appreciable drop over the 3 feet.EDIT: Edited to be more clear and accurate.
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Actually, it does also depend on the cable. Using the 12W charger from Apple, and, various third party certified cables, many are way slower charge. Here's an article related to that: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-lightning-cable/
1335185
It seems to be about the same. Definitely not slower, but not significantly faster then the oem cable
651830
Yeah, seemed to charge my iPad a bit slow. I bought a Griffin cable that works better for speed, but doesn't quite fit in the slot on a Smart Case, so I have to partially pop the iPad out to charge.
1591904
Unfortunately I can only speak for myself and for me, this charger is identical to the one that came with my Samsung Galaxy S4. It charges fast and there are no warning messages that say to use a Samsung authentic charger. Even if it did I would still be satisfied because of the speed of which it charges my phone.
1591900
The one they sent me looks and works identical to the charger that came with my Galaxy S4. I have tried several after market cables and none worked as well as this one. No complaints.
740310
It doesn't seem to take any longer than the original charger. Definitely comparable.
544574
I can't talk about the iPad as the only Apple product I own is the iPhone 5. However, this cable charges the iPhone 5 just as fast as the cord supplied with the phone.
288868
It comes with the Iphone connector and has a special "A" slot to charge Apple devices, I think you won´t have any problems charging it.
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I'm usung a dual port wall charger and there's one side that's for apple and other for android...the cable plug into the apple one was the one who charged slower but it was fully charged after 12 hrs. If I was you u would make sure the wall port is the right v for your device like 2.4c or 2.0v
194316
The apple cable doesn't work properly. Get the Kia cable from the dealer for $25. The cable you are asking about doesn't charge and it falls apart.
780541
NO, the cable is apparently "BASIC" and doesn't charge new apple products. It only charges "other lightning" products. Avoid.
1106489
So i have this cable and an OEM apple side by side, and I cant tell the difference. It's exactly the same width as an Apple cord.
1514128
Yes, it works. Didn't see a speed issue. Don't use the provided cable to charge (not quality) as it has a tendency to not keep a connection.
798475
This is not an Apple product. However of all the other aftermarket USB cables for iPad and iPhone, this one is the best I have found so far. It charges on a rate equal with the original Apple and the iPad connector is the best fit on a par with the original. It also seems to be of a heavier plastic covering that I am hoping will last longer than the original.
77918
In my experience, I have not noticed a difference in charging times. If you plug in an Android device in the Apple port, it won't charge any faster as it will only pull the max without destroying the device.
1767653
As far as I can tell, it's OEM. It works for charging and for data transfer.
2093926
It works perfectly, I got it recently, and there's no difference with Apple cables
816861
Mine charges just as fast as the one that came with my phone. It works great!