Everyone knows that you can’t leave the house without your phone, wallet, and keys. They’re listed in that order, and there’s a reason why the phone is listed first. Your phone contains all your personal data, pictures, contacts, and a line to anyone who may need to reach you while you’re on the go.

So the least you can do is keep it charged. The included manufacturer’s iPhone charger cable gets the job done, but will fray over time from constant bending and is generally much shorter than some of the third-party counterparts. When replacing or upgrading your iPhone charger cable, here are some of the best ones you can find.

Exceptional Engineering

Okay, so we can’t really pick on the manufacturer’s version of the charger cable. Available in 0.5m, 1m, or 2m, you’ll get a quick charge and an excellent quality cord if you elect to keep things on brand.

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Made by One Industry Giant to Power Another Industry Giant

With a versatile nylon exterior, you’ll get a long-lasting cord and a quick charge from this product. It’s the perfect replacement cable to have on hand whenever you may need it.

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Toughest Cord

Looking for durability? This cord is made of braided nylon to sustain significant repeated bending and still not fray or break like the traditional alternatives. Plus, it comes in a 3-pack to keep one at home, one at work, and one in the car.

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High Speed and High Quality 

Looking for durable construction that resists repeated bending and remains intact? This cable is made from high-quality material, charges at high speed, and comes in a 3-pack so you can have one for yourself, one for your spouse, and one for your child.

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Fast Charging for the Whole Family

Are the 3-packs insufficient? Pick up this 6-pack, and you’ll have enough cables for everyone in the family. Made of premium materials, this cord resists splitting and breaking from bending and provides reliable charging for years.

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Options Galore for Fully Customized Charging

These cables are amazing. First off, they’re tough and charge quickly, so you know you’re getting a quality product. But they also come in 5 colors and 5 different lengths, maxing out at 15 feet. You could charge your phone in an outlet across the room while still scrolling through your social feed.

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Nothing. Apple makes an excellent product and an excellent charger. However, there are two glaring drawbacks to the included charging cord. For one, it is short. This is no problem if you’re abandoning your phone as it charges, but some of us prefer to continue using it while it is plugged in. In addition, the standard casing is very susceptible to breaking from repeated bending, and it won’t be long before the essential iPhone charging cable charges no more.

Our list includes various options that use braided nylon and other premium materials to combat breakage from bending and guarantee a longer lifespan. Plus, they come in generous lengths anywhere from 6 all the way up to 15 feet! What an improvement!

Any premium material will result in a high-quality cable, but some edge out others in terms of functionality.

For the cable itself, rubber or PVC is common, but braided nylon gives it more toughness and flexibility to withstand the inevitable repeated bending involved in charging your phone. You’ll get the most life out of braided nylon.

For the connective pieces, alloys are commonly used because they are lightweight and are high conductivity. Steel alloy or aluminum alloy are common connective piece materials that provide fast charging and a good lifespan.

For the wires, copper is pretty standard and resists overheating.

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