UGREEN USB-C to Lightning Cable, 1m, MFi Certified with 480Mbps Data Transfer

For charging an iPhone from a USB-C power source at a desk or beside a bed, this UGREEN cable combines a Lightning connector with support for USB-C Power Delivery. Its 1m length also suits everyday charging where the power source is nearby, while the same cable can transfer data between an iPhone and a USB-C laptop or desktop.

It is MFi certified and is listed for a range of iPhone models, including the iPhone 14, 13, 12 and 11, as well as the SE 2022. Fast charging depends on using a suitable PD charger, the charger is not listed as included.

Pros

The main advantage is the combination of a USB-C connection and a Lightning plug. If your charger or computer has USB-C, you can use this cable without choosing a USB-A-to-Lightning version. UGREEN states that it supports up to 3A and that compatible iPhones can use PD fast charging. The listing specifies that iPhone 8 and newer support this feature, so older iPhones may charge at their standard rate instead.

MFi certification is relevant if you want a cable designed for Apple Lightning devices, and the stated data transfer rate of up to 480Mbps gives it a role beyond charging. For example, it can connect a compatible iPhone to a USB-C computer for moving files. The stated 1m length is a practical choice when the cable and device will be close to the charging point.

What matters most

This is not a standalone charger: fast charging depends on the USB-C PD power source you pair it with. UGREEN gives an example of an iPhone 14 reaching 60% in 30 minutes with a PD charger, but that is a manufacturer claim rather than a guaranteed result for every device or charging setup. If you are replacing an older cable, the key check is whether your charger has a USB-C port, this cable will not connect directly to a USB-A port.

What if you want one lead for both charging and occasional file transfers? The stated 480Mbps transfer support makes that possible with a USB-C computer, rather than limiting the cable to a wall charger. The product details also cite built-in protection and 15,000 bending tests, though buyers’ experiences with long-term reliability are not uniform.

Everyday use

For a typical setup, keep the cable with a USB-C PD charger for charging a compatible iPhone, or connect it to a USB-C laptop when transferring data. It is also listed as compatible with several iPad models, but the charging rate depends on the device and power source, the supplied information does not give one consistent rate for every iPad. That makes the named device compatibility more useful than assuming the same fast-charge performance across the range.

Buyers often praise the charging speed and find the 1m length useful. Feedback is more divided on reliability and durability: some say it holds up in daily use, while others report that it stops working or becomes damaged after a period of use. Opinions on value are mixed too, so those comments are worth weighing alongside the certification and connector type rather than treating durability as assured.

Final verdict

It’s a good fit if your everyday charging setup uses USB-C and you want a Lightning cable that can also transfer data to a compatible computer. The MFi certification and stated PD support are useful points for compatible devices, while the 1m length suits a nearby power source. Better avoided if you need a cable for a USB-A-only charger, as the connector will not match. Buyer feedback on how well it lasts is mixed, so the stated bending-test figure should not be read as a guarantee of service life.