Ever since we moved to our new house, I haven’t been able to use my phone in bed, because the closest plug is halfway across the room. Enter the aptly named “Reach Cables” 10 (yes, TEN) foot lightning charge cable. I appreciated the opportunity Reach Cables gave me to test this cable for them!
I was really looking forward to receiving this, because the woven design looks really spiffy and durable in the Amazon photos. I wasn’t quite as impressed as I thought once I actually received it, but it still seems to be a solid product. I will update this review if it proves less durable than I hope.
The braided cord is fairly sturdy and stiff overall, which can be a little awkward but probably adds to its durability. The weak points of every cable I’ve ever owned are right at the connection points between cable and plug – I twisted and bent this cable to see how it stood up, and one end seemed sturdy. The other, however, was a little looser and I’m concerned the wiring inside might break over time, but we’ll see how it lasts.
There is a visible seam on the plastic plug. While this doesn’t affect usage, it makes the cord look and feel a little cheaper.
So far, it works well to charge my phone, with none of the error messages I’ve seen with some other cables that aren’t MFi certified. If I have problems, though, I’ll definitely let you know!
All in all, this seems to be a good cord. I LOVE the length. I like the appearance of the braided cord, it adds some nice variety. It’s not perfect, but it’s functional, which matters most to me. So let’s give it 4 out of 5 stars!
I received a free sample of this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I welcome your questions & comments on my experience, and hope this review was helpful to you!
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