As we all know, Apple has always used the Lightning interface on its products, but in recent years, it has used the Type-Ch interface on PCs such as MacBook Pro, which shows that Type-C has gradually become the mainstream.
However, on the mobile phone, even the latest iPhone XS is still using the Lightning interface. In order to take into account both mobile and PC products, the Type-C to Lightning data cable came into being.
Perhaps in order to take care of more users, after launching the original Type-C to Lightning data cable, Apple officially finally officially authorized third-party production of Type-C to Lightning data cable this year.
However, compared with Apple's original data cable, the performance of third-party Type-C to Lightning data cable is curious. Fortunately, I happened to have a Green Connect Type-C to Lightning data cable. In order to solve this problem, I will use it to compare it with Apple's original Type-C to Lightning data cable to see how it works.
The products tested this time include:
iPhone XS, Green Network Type-C to Lightning data cable, Apple's original Type-C to Lightning data cable, Green Network 30W PD charger, and MacBook Pro.
Let me explain it here. Some friends may ask why they don’t use Apple’s original PD charger. The reason is that PD fast charging is a general protocol and is not exclusive to Apple. In other words, as long as the regular charger that supports the PD protocol can be used with a fast charging cable to charge iPhone .
From another perspective, Apple's official charger comes with 5W standard, while Green Network PD charger charging power is up to 30W (PD output is 18W). During the test, it is easier to observe the performance of the two Type-C to Lightning data cables.
Appearance and quality
Let’s first observe the appearance and quality of Green Network Type-C to Lightning data cable and Apple’s original data cable.
Both wires are pure white, with a length of one meter. The thickness of the green connection cable is better. The weight of both are the same, and there is no light feeling like a copycat data cable.
During the plug-in and unplug process, the tightness of the two is the same and there will be no looseness.
Carefully observe the interface of the Green Connect Type-C to Lightning data cable. Whether it is the Type-C interface or the Lightning interface, the Green Connect adapter uses sufficient materials and adopts a "wrap type", which shows that the workmanship is very particular.
Charging stability test
Compared with original data cables, counterfeit data cables often show unstable charging, and unstable voltage will have adverse effects on the battery life of the mobile phone, which is also an important aspect of identifying data cables.
We used professional testing tools to test Green Network Type-C to Lightning cable and Apple's original adapter cable respectively. After a period of observation, it can be seen that during the charging process of Green Network and Apple's original adapter cable, the fluctuations of both are relatively stable, with basically the same amplitude.
Charging speed test
In addition to stability, charging speed is also an important reference factor for measuring whether the data cable meets the standards.
We first use Apple's original adapter cable and Green Connect PD charger to charge the iPhone XS. When the iPhone XS is 8%, the data is shown as 9.02V-1.87A-16.89W. When the iPhone XS is 26%, it takes 30 minutes to charge to 73%, and 57 minutes to charge to 90%.
uses a Green Connect adapter cable and a Green Connect PD charger to charge the iPhone XS. When the iPhone XS is also 8%, the data is shown as 9.03V-1.81A-16.44W. When the iPhone XS is 26%, it takes 32 minutes to charge to 73%, and 60 minutes to charge to 90%.
The data difference between the two is not big, and the charging speed is almost the same.
After the above many aspects of testing, it can be seen that the performance of Green Network Type-C to Lightning data cable is not inferior to that of Apple's original adapter cable in all aspects, and it has done a very good job in both workmanship and quality control.
Of course, this is also because the Green Connect adapter cable has been officially certified by Apple MFi. The cable of MFi certified can ensure that the output remains stable during charging. It also has functions such as temperature protection, electrostatic protection, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent protection .
This shows that as consumers, if we want to choose a third-party Type-C to Lightning data cable, we must choose a product officially authorized by Apple to ensure charging safety.
Green Link Apple PD fast charging cable has been pre-sale before, and the price of 59 yuan is still quite popular. It will be pre-sale again at midnight on March 30. For Apple fans, if you want to choose a C-to-L line with good quality and low price, this is also a good choice.
