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USB-C cable comparison

Apple Lightning vs Apple MagSafe 3

Compare charging, transfer speed, length and design.

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USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)

USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)

  • 2 m cable for extra reach.
KSh 5,000In Stock
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Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

  • 2 m cable for extra reach.
KSh 9,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable if you want a much lower price (KSh 4,000 less). The Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable has no clear advantage in the published specifications.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable

  • Lower price: KSh 5,000 (vs KSh 9,000).
  • Cable type / connectors: USB-C to Lightning charging and data cable.

Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

  • Cable type / connectors: USB-C to MagSafe 3 Mac charging cable.

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple USB-C to Lightning CableApple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
Cable length2 m cable for extra reach2 m cable for extra reach
Cable type / connectorsUSB-C to Lightning charging and data cableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 Mac charging cable

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
BrandAppleApple

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Special Features—Magnetic quick release; amber charging / green full-charge indicator

Cable

Cable specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Brand / ModelApple USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Cable Type / ConnectorsUSB-C to Lightning charging and data cable Connectors: USB-C → LightningUSB-C to MagSafe 3 Mac charging cable Connectors: USB-C → MagSafe 3
Length2 m2 m
ColourWhite—
Design / Material—Woven cable

Compatibility & Safety

Compatibility & Safety specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Compatibility / Usage Notes / SafetyCompatible Apple devices with Lightning ports; USB-C power source required for chargingMac models with a MagSafe 3 port; compatible USB-C power adapter sold separately

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Dimensions / Weight / PackageIn the box: USB-C to Lightning cableIn the box: USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m)

Similarities

  • Both are 2 m long.
  • Both are made by Apple.
  • Both use 2 m cable for extra reach.

In summary

USB-C Lightning and USB-C MagSafe 3 share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced USB-C Lightning may be enough.

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