When you're using your Lightning cable every day to charge up your iPad Air 3, eventually you're going to notice some wear and tear. Plus, you only get one Lightning cable in the box so if you want to charge your device at work and home, it means you'll be carrying around your charging cable with you everywhere. Whether you need more than one cable, or just want to have a back up on hand, here are the best iPad Air 3 replacement lightning cables!
Lifetime warranty
The Anker Powerline+ II is the best cable I have used hands down. It's nylon braided, meaning it can get tangled, twisted, and tugged on without affecting its performance; Anker even backs it up with a lifetime warranty. Plus, the cable is 10 feet allowing you to work more comfortably away from the outlet, computer, or other power sources you're using.
Low-cost nylon braided
Tougher, cheaper, and longer than Apple's included Lightning cable, the AmazonBasics nylon braided Lightning cable is perfect for people in need of an extra. This 6-foot cable is not only braided making the cable itself stronger, but the ends are reinforced with rubber to prevent fraying and bending on the cable's weakest point.
Apple replacement
If you like the standard cable Apple ships with its iPhones and iPads, but don't like paying for replacements, the Heardear Lightning Cable is an affordable and almost indistinguishable replacement. 3.3 feet long, white, and Mfi certified, it's everything you need — no more; no less.
Retractable for convenience
Although the AmazonBasics retractable Lightning cable is only two feet long, it can coil up for easy storage and can help you keep your desk tidy by cutting down on the number of cords and cables you have strewn about your workspace.
Super tough
If you like to carry your Lightning cable with you everywhere, the flexible stainless steel wrapped Fuse Chicken Titan Travel Lightning cable is billed as the toughest cable around. It should never tangle, meaning you don't have to worry about it juggling around in your bag, and it's only 6 inches long, meaning it won't take up to much space when you're on the go.
Buy in bulk
Want a Lightning cable at work, by your bed, in your car, and everywhere else you can place one? The WUYA iPhone Charger 5-pack gives you two 3-feet, two 6-feet, and one 10-foot nylon braided Lightning cables, so you can have tough cables that shouldn't fray anywhere you want to place them!
Bottom line
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Here we have many different options for the best iPad Air 3 replacement lightning cables. Although it's not the cheapest option on the list, the Anker Powerline+ II (opens in new tab) is by far the one I recommend the most. It's tough, long, and comes with a lifetime warranty, so if something ever happens to it, I know Anker has my back.
If you are looking for the most inexpensive option, check out the Wuya 5-pack (opens in new tab); this delivers five cables of different lengths for a great low price. Think about the choices above and pick the one that best compliments your needs. Any of these will keep your iPad Air 3 charged and happy.
