Customer Reviews and Ratings

2.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 491 reviews

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    CHEAP!

    • Written by from Charlottesville

    0 of 2 people found this useful

    This cable is cheap. I had my IPhone 5 for 6 months and the cord stopped working. Best part? Apple doesn't replace these cables under warranty because it is considered damage to the device. How? I use my cable the same way I used my 30-pin and I never had any issue.They really need to fix this issue I can't spend 20 every 6 months

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    horrible quality

    • Written by from redondo beach

    1 of 2 people found this useful

    The charger is very unreliable and i am about to purchase my 4th chrager today. I often have to wiggle the cord around just for it to start charging.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    HORRIBLE

    • Written by from madison

    I got my iPod 5 just after new years and guess what i did today 5 months later? bought my 3RD CORD!!!!!!!!!! it keeps breaking and I'm so FURIOUS at this point i don't know what to do. absolutely TERRIBLE product.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Jams easily in USB plugs where everything else works

    • Written by from Singapore

    1 of 1 people found this useful

    The apple lightning cord gets jammed in USB sockets much more easily than other USB plugs. (I bought it directly from apple, I never abused it, and this problem started when the cord was new). If you compare them carefully, the size is slightly different from other USB plugs. I'm not sure why such an expensive cord would have such amateurish problems.

    Was this useful? Jams easily in USB plugs where everything else works

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Breaks easily

    • Written by from kingston

    6 of 6 people found this useful

    The new charger cord breaks too easily I am going on my 5 one since December. The old one lasted me about 3 years it is really frustrating having to always buy a new cord.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Iphone5 Charger

    • Written by from Rockville Centre

    16 of 17 people found this useful

    I have an Iphone 5 and i must be on my 5th charger already. I find at the end where you plug your phone is bends so easily and then is not usable. I find the phone4 charger is much more sturdy and not as breakable. i have no other option then to use this charger or buy the adapter. i am not happy with apple on this product.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horrifically unreliable

    • Written by from Morton

    9 of 9 people found this useful

    I've literally been through a half dozen of these since getting an iPod touch 5 and the newest iPod nano this past fall.

    The lightening connector keeps getting...sort of corroded, I guess. Apparently there's a reason USB doesn't expose the physical connection on the outside. My USB cables by contrast, under the exact same conditions last YEARS. I've never actually had one go bad, yet these...these last weeks or months for me so far. I'll get occasional connect/disconnects at first, maybe it'll only work plugged in one direction. Then slowly (or quickly) it'll just stop working entirely.

    If any other mobile OS handled podcasts decently I'd have to switch just because of these horrible cables. They need to use micro USB like everyone else, or heck, go back to the 30-pin connector which at least was a lot more reliable than this...

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    TERRIBLE

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    10 of 10 people found this useful

    Not even half a year, and the lightning cord has shorted. I know iPhone 5 users that have been through THREE charger cords since the release of the phone!! Now I have to go buy a new one. Terrible.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Go back to a cord that works

    • Written by from Brandon

    7 of 7 people found this useful

    Hey Apple, I left android phones because I was tired of stuff that did not work. Started with the iphone4 and I still have the original charger that is almost 3 years old. I have replaced 3 of these lightning cables since December because the solder breaks off inside the connector from very little stress. There needs to be a real solution brought to the table for this. We don't expect this kind of garbage from an apple product.

    Was this useful? Go back to a cord that works

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

    • Written by from irvington

    5 of 5 people found this useful

    I'm sorry but this is horrible...i have to buy a NEW ONE and this is going to be my third...it gets broken way too fast and it's annoying and im spending all my money for no reason

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    terrible.

    • Written by from Belcamp

    4 of 5 people found this useful

    I got this charger in December of 2012 and by April 2013 IT IS ALREADY BROKEN. I have to go buy another one already, someting I really don't want to do.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed.

    • Written by from Long Beach

    3 of 3 people found this useful

    Not even a month out of their boxes both lighting cables for my ipad4 and mini fails. Alot of complaints About the wire kinking up easily. Listen to your loyal customers apple, Something's wrong here!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Why???

    • Written by from Bolingbrook

    1 of 2 people found this useful

    The charger with the rest of the iPod/iPhone family seemed to be sturdier than this lightning cord. I am simply applauded at the shortness or lack of lifetime this cord has. since its so small the cord can't help but to bend causing the iPod and iPhone to stop charging. Develop a thicker and more sturdy end and it will solve the issue. Thanks.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    WHY APPLE WHY????

    • Written by from Valley Stream

    2 of 2 people found this useful

    Apple is one of the most innovative/creative companies in the world BUT has the WORST charging cable for the iphone5. I have already gone through about 4 cables. This is ridiculous!!! Apple really needs to do something to improve this. As well as make it cheaper when they do for all of the people that have already bought multiple lightning cables.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY

    • Written by from Branford

    4 of 4 people found this useful

    This is a terrible cable. The quality is horrible and the ends break after a few weeks of using. Go to radio shack and look at their braided lightning cables. They cost the same and are made of a braided fabric that will not kink and tear like these ones.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    last Apple product that my family will buy if the don't rectify workmanship

    • Written by from Winslow

    1 of 1 people found this useful

    I Have been a faithful follower of Apple products for several years.and find it rather disappointing on the poor craftsmanship of these cords. I would be surprised if they don't follow up with the input of loyal and new customers, since I'm now looking at future buys with competitors in the market, and I'm pretty certain that others are considering this option.
    Heck, I'm in the market for a new laptop and don't think Apple is the right choice at this time.
    Thanks for let-down ...

    Was this useful? last Apple product that my family will buy if the don't rectify workmanship

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Lightning Cable- breaks easily

    • Written by from Christiana

    2 of 2 people found this useful

    From a devoted Apple/Mac girl who has had iphones for 5 years and NEVER needed new cables due to breakage- this is disheartening!
    I am extremely gentle and careful with all of my Apple products- iPad, iPhone, Airbook, Mac- this is the first one I have had to consistently replace- third cord since the first one and still breaking.
    Not cool Apple- make it work people! Fix it please~

    Was this useful? Lightning Cable- breaks easily

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Really disgusted!

    • Written by from JOHNSTONE

    2 of 2 people found this useful

    We have loads of Apple products and this is the only time we've complained when this broke, was pretty much told it was our fault for bending it. Ridiculous. Sort it out. On our 3rd since January!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Really poor quality

    • Written by from Gresham

    1 of 1 people found this useful

    Apple really needs to concentrate on increasing the quality of their charging accessories. I've had to replace my charging cable for my macbook air twice now, and now I've had the iPhone 5 for 3 months, and the cable is destroyed, won't charge. I'm extremely disappointed. Very expensive and very cheaply built.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Houston We Have a Problem

    • Written by from Gilbert

    I'm not sure what else I can add to the prior poor reviews. In basic and simple termis, this cord is horribly manufactured. The durability of it is non-existent. Be prepared and have extra on-hand. Remember, when the day and time come when you really need a charge, you will find this cord is broken.