Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector: Yes, You Need One (or More)

If you’ve got a shiny new iPhone 7, then you’ve probably already noticed that the cables that come from Apple simply don’t hold up; whether they are fraying at the connectors or they’re getting weird kinks in them, their design is… not great. If you’re ready to upgrade, take a look at the Just Mobile AluCable Flat with Lightning Connector.

Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector: Yes, You Need One (or More)

The secret to what makes these cables so great is a combination of a thick, flat, no-tangle cable and slim aluminum encased Apple-certified MFi connectors.

Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector: Yes, You Need One (or More)

Each cable is 4′ long, which is a great length for the top of your desk or in the car. If you’re using the cables at your desk, you’ll find that they work very well with the Just Mobile AluCharge.

Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector: Yes, You Need One (or More)

The slim connector on the Lightning end ensures that the cable will work with just about any case, so if you’ve tried other aftermarket cables and found they didn’t work with your favorite case, you should be good to go with this one. Best of all, these cables cost about the same as Apple replacement cables, which are slightly shorter and poorer quality.

Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector: Yes, You Need One (or More)

I’ve been using Just Mobile cables for years, and I’ve never had one fray; I’ve never had one break. Just Mobile makes some of the best cables you can buy, and I can’t recommend them enough.

The Just Mobile AluCable Flat Cable with Lightning Connector retails for $19.95, and it is available directly from the manufacturer or from other retailers including Amazon [affiliate link].

Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample

What I Like: Flat, no-tangle design; Aluminum-clad ends; They don’t fray; Much better quality than Apple replacement cables for about the same price; Loner than Apple OEM cables

What Needs Improvement: Nothing

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About the Author

Judie Lipsett Stanford
Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She started in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie is best known for her device-agnostic approach, deep-dive reviews, and enjoyment of exploring the latest tech, gadgets, and gear.