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Short white flat Lightning to USB cable with aluminium connector heads

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 112856 Lightning Cable .5 ft White Cabernet Series

SKU CH-YYQC-NKG7V

Apple MFi certified Lightning to USB cable with flat tangle-resistant design and aluminium connectors for charging and syncing iOS devices

  • Product colorWhite
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • MFi certified for guaranteed 100% iOS compatibility
  • Flat tangle-resistant design saves time and frustration
  • Aluminium connector heads increase cable durability
  • 5 ft length suits compact charging setups
  • Lifetime warranty backs every cable purchase

Short cable for Apple devices

This 0.5 ft Monoprice Lightning cable carries the Apple MFi certification that guarantees full compatibility with iPhone, iPad and iPod models equipped with a Lightning port. The flat profile resists tangling while the aluminium connector housings add mechanical strength compared with standard moulded PVC ends. It is intended for users who need a very short link between a device and a nearby USB power source or computer port.

Replaces longer or frayed leads

The half-foot length removes the slack that longer cables leave on a desk, in a car console or on a bedside table, making it a practical upgrade when the charging brick or laptop port sits right next to the device. Builders who prefer a tidy, fixed-length connection for permanent docking stations will also benefit. Buyers who need reach across a room or from a floor outlet cannot use this cable.

Limited by USB 2.0 speeds

The Lightning interface on these legacy iOS devices operates at USB 2.0 data rates, so large photo libraries or full device backups transfer more slowly than on modern USB-C equipped models. The short length does not improve signal quality beyond the standard specification. Users who regularly move multi-gigabyte files should expect longer sync times regardless of cable brand.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameMonoprice
Model name112856
Product colorWhite

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the .5 ft flat cable need behind a phone or tablet?

The .5 ft flat cable lies flat against surfaces and needs only the depth of the Lightning and USB connectors plus a few millimetres for the cable body itself.

Which way round do the aluminium Lightning and USB plugs go in, and what is the common mistake?

Both plugs are keyed — insert the Lightning side with the contacts facing the screen and the USB side with the trident logo up; forcing either upside down is the usual error.

When should the Cabernet Series cable be replaced?

Replace it if the flat jacket splits, the aluminium connector heads loosen, or the cable stops charging or syncing at 100% reliability.

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