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Five black Lightning-to-USB-A cables, each three feet long

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs USB-LI-3BK-5P 3 ft lightning cable 5 pack

SKU CH-AVZF-3T17Y MPN USB-LI-3BK-5P

Five 3 ft MFi-certified Lightning to USB-A cables for charging and syncing Apple devices

  • Compatible phone brandsApple
  • Compatible phone modelsiPhone, iPad, iPod with Lightning connector
  • Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • Adapter connectorLightning Port
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
  • MFi certified for reliable Apple device compatibility
  • 3 ft length fits desk and bedside charging setups
  • Lightning to USB-A charges and syncs iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • Reversible connector inserts either way for quick connection
  • Five black cables keep spares at home, office, bag

Five-cable pack for Apple Lightning devices

This five-pack supplies 3 ft black cables with a Lightning male connector on one end and a USB-A male connector on the other. Each cable is MFi certified for compatibility with iPhone, iPad and iPod models that use the Lightning port. The reversible plug orientation makes connection straightforward in low light or tight spaces. Households or offices with several Apple devices can keep a cable at every charging point.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper conductors carry only the current negotiated between the host USB-A port and the connected Apple device, so no active cooling or fan noise is involved. Heat generation is limited to normal resistive losses during charging and data transfer. The cables draw no power themselves and add no audible signature to the environment. They operate within the thermal envelope of standard USB-A chargers and computer ports.

Replaces worn or missing Lightning cables

The pack replaces frayed, lost or damaged Lightning cables without needing to buy single units at higher per-unit cost. It is not suited for devices that have migrated to USB-C or for users who require longer reach than 3 ft. Buyers needing USB-C to Lightning or USB-C to USB-C connectivity should look elsewhere. The jump is worth it when multiple Lightning devices share the same charging ecosystem.

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model nameUSB-LI-3BK-5P
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorLightning Port
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
Cable length3 ft (0.91 m)
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size279 × 203 × 51 mm
Compatibility
Compatible phone brandsApple
Compatible phone modelsiPhone, iPad, iPod with Lightning connector

Questions about this item

How do I plug the Lightning connector into my iPhone correctly, and what is the common mistake?

The Lightning end is reversible, so either orientation works; the mistake is forcing the USB-A end into a port upside-down, which can bend the pins.

What part of the cable wears out first and will need replacing?

The strain relief where the Lightning plug meets the cable jacket typically frays first after repeated bending near the connector.

What charging limit appears first when I use all five cables daily with a standard 5 W Apple USB power adapter?

The 5 W adapter caps output at 5 V 1 A, so each cable delivers only 5 W regardless of the iPhone model connected.

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