Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Lightning, USB C, Micro USB Cable

I bought two of the Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 cables, one from Anker through a special promotion and then another through Amazon without the promotion. The cables work exactly as you'd imagine, with a USB-A cable at the male end of the cable, and then three male adapters at the end of the cable. The main male adapter id a MicroUSB cable, one that would work on most traditional USB products, like most Samsung smart phones, the Xbox One controller, a PS4 controller, Anker PowerCore batteries, and most standard USB devices that support a MicroUSB port. From there, you can add small adapters onto the cable, one that supports Apple Lightning ports, which work in an iPhone or iPad, and then the newest USB type C devices, which are common in most newer USB devices like the Google Pixel, LG, some Samsung devices, Google Wifi, and other devices that USB C. The adapters are attached to the end of the cable and don't add very much bulk to the cable, they're pretty convenient. I bought it for one primary reason: My wife and I were expecting a baby and it was one of those utility cables that I knew that I'd end up using in the hospital because I thought at some point we'd probably one to charge a device, mostly our Kindle, iPad, MacBook Pro (2016+), our phones, both Google Pixel phones (Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL), but also maybe even the Nintendo Switch. I also used this using a Anker power storage device with like ~21000 mAh battery which worked really well... this kept my wife's phone and other devices charged throughout the trip to the hospital and the ~2.5 days after delivery. We've been using this combination for about 5 days now, especially because it's tough for my wife to get around the house to plug in all of her devices, and it's become super easy. I can confirm that it works fine on our Kindles (two Kindle touch screen, the regular price one from ~2016 or so), but I haven't tried it on an iPad Mini yet, but I'd imagine it'd work just about the same as anything else would. I also haven't tried it on my MacBook Pro (2016 touch bar), but again, I have no reason to doubt that it'd work. The cable isn't long, I don't know the exact measurements, but it should be in the product details. The cord is not a threaded style like some of the of the other products that Anker makes, but it's still that typical rubberized coating that a lot of USB cables have. It seems pretty sturdy so far, and the length of the cable makes it less likely to bend at the connections because it's pretty short. A longer cable might be better for many people, but for our uses the thing works fine. One issue though, and this isn't one that i'd drop a star for it because I haven't seen any problems with it but it's something that concerns me, is that there's no USB trademark logo anywhere on the product. This really doesn't matter in most cases, but there's been some complaints from tech sites that non USB trademarked devices can sometimes be made shoddily and not regulate the power voltage that the devices are supposed to take. There's a few YouTube videos showing how cheap cables can show power voltage coming out of a charging device going into another device that uses, say, 5 volts, but then immediately unplugging that and plugging that into a device that uses 2.4v, it can cause trouble not regulating that and switching up. Again, I have not seen any of these issues in this model, but without the official USB license for the device it's something that I worry about... but this isn't something that I've seen with this product so I'm not dropping a square because it works exactly how it should manage so far. So far I'm liking it a lot and would recommend it for the price.

Works great, just what I was looking for. It saves you from bringing 3 different cables on your travels

Great cable for any connection. As always Anker quality.

***quick note on the attached photo: picture shows the lightning connector attached to the micro USB. Finally! I've actually been looking for a cable similar to this for awhile. I'm very picky with my cables though. I want something that will last long-term...not just another cable that I'll have to buy again a couple months down the line. I have a kindle and portable batteries for micro USB and iOS devices for lightning. They both charge quickly with the Anker 3-in-1 cable and an IQ charger. I'm also glad it has the USB-C for future use (the reversible connector is one of my favorite developments as of late). What's fantastic is that I can use the built-in velcro tab and securely stow the cable with no extra hassle. For portability, this cable is a solid choice. The reasons for my 4 stars instead of 5. My "cons," if you will: 1. I prefer the PowerLine+ II model with the braided nylon for improved durability. I bought this cable this week and have only had a small window to use it at the moment, so we'll see how long it lasts, but I'm very grateful that Anker stands behind their products with a lifetime warranty. 2. I wish the base of the cable was a USB-C rather than Micro USB. It's a small thing, really, but I do prefer the reversible charging method. I've already mixed it up a couple of times. Alas, maybe this will come with a future cable release! 3. For home use, it's a bit too short for me. I'd love to have this cable at home rather than just on the go, but at 3 feet it's definitely on the short side to comfortably plug-in and sit while my device charges. The cons are really -very- minor nitpicks. I'm pleased as punch to be able to stash ONE cable in my small wristlet and leave my backpack behind more often. However, I would definitely be interested in a braided nylon version of this cable as well as different lengths. Ultimately, I'd buy this cable again in a heartbeat and definitely recommend it! Despite my critiques, I'm always extremely satisfied with Anker's products, and find this cable quite useful for my commuting needs.

I am a big fan of Anker products but this one falls short. The docking does not work well. There is no snapping in place. The result is any little movement forces the connection to come apart amd charging ceases. Maybe it’s just the one I got. Updated. Anker reached out and sent me a new unit. This one works great. The connection is tight and the charge time is good. It must have been the particular unit I had originally received. Thanks for great customer service and top notch chargers.

I like these so much I keep buying them so I can have them everywhere. All of them still work great, of course, because they are Anker. I've had many other cables fail for no known reason- they simply stop working. Anker doesn't do that. These cables always go with me when I travel. I still have a number of working devices that are not USB-C and I feel it's wasteful to replace them while they are still running great. This charging cable reduces the amount of cables I need to take with me when I travel and I also find myself using them at home. The only downside is this is a relatively short cable. I do prefer 6' cables at home.

This charger looked flimsy enough that I thought that having an inconsistent charge was something normal for this Anker product. However, I realized too late that an overpriced charger should not have this issue so I contacted customer service. I have never encountered customer service that is as unwilling to simply replace a defective product as this brand. I have often run into defective issues with Anker and they consistently treat me like I don't know how to use their products, and then they do not help me with my problem. I have explained this issue in full detail, included a picture of my charger with the Anker logo, AND had a picture of the Amazon purchase with the order number in my email. They ask you to troubleshoot the item as if you don't know how chargers work, they make you confirm that you have done all of the troubleshooting requests, and then they give you ANOTHER list of information to write in the email so that they can move on with the warranty. However, I was just missing one piece of information and they were like nope, we can't help you anymore. I just HAD to have the serial number of the product (although I had full proof of purchase). It was likely on the box that I threw out months ago because I thought I wouldn't need it. Boy was I wrong. This little mistake that I made cost me and they will not go on with the warranty if you even have a single piece of information missing. Now, they are suggesting that I have to ship the charger back WITH MY OWN MONEY so that they can do a "quality inspection". Do not buy from this brand. Or do it if you don't mind dealing with horrible customer service if your product decides to break on you one day.

Great solution when you have some older equipment including AirPods and anything that needs a micro-usb. One cable solves so many problems.

Darn it's doing it's job as tethered CarPlay switching between USBC and Lightning.

Reçu rapidement, câble et adaptateurs de bonne qualité et solides. Usb à, usb c, apple. Pratique pour recharger de vieux appareils usb a et les plus récents en usbc mais aussi iphone et tous produits de la marque Apple ou connectique identique (casque powerbeats etc...)

My friends and I like this three-in-one cable. It's from a reliable manufacturer and is a good product.

Super praktisch ein Kabel aber drei verschiedene Möglichkeiten zum Anschluss. Lang genug um auch an der Steckdose belassen zu können und trotzdem nutzen. Absolut empfehlenswert

I am always looking for cables to give me a lot of flexibility. This one cable gives me a lot of options. I've tried just mixing and matching cables with little converters which have worked to some extent, but the tips are easy to lose. I like the feel of this cable which allows me to keep it in my bag and not worry about which device I'm taking. I can charge a kindle, and android phone or an apple device. Depending on which kid is with me, I always have a cable for charging from the car or a battery. Very convenient. The tips and connection are really solid. A good firm click. I found no issues with all my devices for charging, getting faster charges depending on the battery or charger. The tips are well attached. I'm not worried about them coming off or getting in the way. Overall, I'm very happy with this 3 in 1 cable.