USB-C to Lightning Cables

Devices that are compatible with the Type-C to Lightning cable are primarily Apple products, particularly iPhones, iPads, and certain accessories. This cable is designed to offer fast charging and data transfer capabilities for these devices when paired with a USB-C power adapter.

For iPhones, any model from the iPhone 8 and later supports fast charging with a Type-C to Lightning cable. The iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), and newer iPhones like the iPhone 13 and 14 series can benefit from the faster charging speeds provided by this setup.

iPads that feature a Lightning connector, such as the iPad (9th generation) and earlier models, are also compatible. However, newer iPad models, such as the iPad Pro, have transitioned to USB-C, so they don't require the Lightning connector.

Additionally, several Apple accessories, such as AirPods (with a Lightning charging case) and the Magic Keyboard, are compatible with the Type-C to Lightning cable for charging purposes.

The main advantage of using a Type-C to Lightning cable is that it allows faster charging when combined with a USB-C power adapter, typically 18W or higher, enabling the device to charge up to 50% in about 30 minutes, depending on the model.

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The main difference between USB-A and USB-C to Lightning cables lies in design, charging speed, and data transfer.

USB-A is the older, larger connector commonly found on older devices, while USB-C is a smaller, reversible port used on modern tech. USB-A to Lightning cables offer slower charging, typically up to 12W, while USB-C to Lightning supports fast charging when paired with an 18W or higher adapter, allowing an iPhone to reach 50% charge in about 30 minutes.

Data transfer is also faster with USB-C, which supports USB 3.0 or higher, compared to USB-A’s slower USB 2.0 standard. Additionally, USB-C is more future-proof, as it's widely adopted in new devices, making USB-C to Lightning cables a better choice for faster charging, quicker data transfers, and modern device compatibility.

For more information about fast charging, please read our blog post 'Fast Charging Technology'

There is no difference between Type-C and USB-C; they refer to the same connector type. "USB-C" is the more commonly used term for the versatile, reversible connector that supports high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and video output.