Anker 310 USB-C to Lightning Braided Cable, 1.8 m

Anker 310 is a 1.8 m USB-C to Lightning cable for charging and data transfer with compatible Lightning devices. Its braided construction and claimed fast charging suit users with a USB-C charger, but the charger is not included.

At a glance

USB-C plug on one end and Lightning on the other, for compatible Lightning devices.
The listing specifies a 180 cm nylon cable with a round shape.
Anker claims charging an iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in 30 minutes with a compatible Power Delivery charger. The charger is not included.
The listing claims MFi certification and up to 10,000 bends.

Price

£11.39Save 24%

Reference price: ~~£14.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The 1.8 m length gives more reach than a short lead for desk use or travel.
Braided nylon construction and the claimed MFi certification are useful considerations for a Lightning cable.
Customer feedback mentions positive impressions of build quality, length and charging speed.

Cons

A compatible USB-C Power Delivery charger is needed for the stated fast-charging claim and is not included.
It cannot connect directly to a USB-A wall charger, according to the listing.

Technical specifications

19 specifications

Identity
Brand	Anker
Model	A81A1
Colour	Black
Cable type	USB-C & Lightning
Connection listed	USB-C and Lightning
Connector type	cable
Connector gender	Male-to-Male

Compatibility and use
Compatible devices	iPhone 14/13/12/11 series, other Apple devices with Lightning connection
Recommended use	Charging and data transfer for iPhone and other devices with Lightning and USB-C ports, including fast charging
Specification met	MFI
Indoor or outdoor use	Indoor

Construction and dimensions
Length	180 Centimetres
Outer material	Nylon
Shape	Round
Weight listed	0.09 Pounds

Electrical and data claims
Maximum current	3000 Milliamps
Maximum voltage	20 Volts
Data transfer rate	480 Megabytes Per Second
Number of pins	32

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent about model identity: the supplied model field says A81A1, while other listing details give A81A6 and A81A6011. The stated data-transfer rate is 480 Megabytes Per Second, and the listing also gives 3000 Milliamps and 20 Volts. Check the selected listing’s exact variant and technical details before purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

USB-C to Lightning cable

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People who need a 1.8 m USB-C to Lightning lead for compatible Apple devices.
Users who already have a compatible USB-C Power Delivery charger and want to use the stated fast-charging capability.

Less suited to

People whose charger has only a USB-A port.
People needing a USB-C to USB-C cable or a cable for devices without a Lightning connection.

Anker 310 USB-C to Lightning Braided Cable, 1.8 m · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 3,637 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars2%2%
1 star8%8%

Customer feedback highlights positive impressions of the braided build, connectors, useful length and charging speed. Some users describe good longevity, while others report the cable stopped working after a few months, so durability and reliability experiences are mixed. Opinions on price also differ. These reports may matter if the cable will see frequent use, but they do not establish how any individual cable will perform.

Positive themes

Customers praise the braided build, connectors, length and charging speed.

Negative themes

Some customers consider the cable overpriced compared with other Lightning cables.

Mixed feedback

Reports of durability and reliability vary, from lasting over a year to stopping after a few months.
Customers differ on whether the cable is worth its price.