Skip to content

Cable comparison

Apple USB-C to Lightning vs Apple USB C-to-C 60W

Compare charging, transfer speed, length and design.

Compared products
01Selected
USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)

USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)

  • 2 m cable for extra reach.
KSh 5,000In Stock
02
Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)

Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)

  • 1 m cable for extra reach.
  • 60 W rated output.
  • Data connection: USB 2 data transfer.
KSh 2,500In Stock

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m)KSh 7,000
Logitech GROUP Extender CableKSh 20,500
Logitech MeetUp Expansion Mic Extension Cable — 10 mKSh 19,500
UGREEN USB-C to Lightning Cable 1mKSh 3,150
Xiaomi 6A High-speed USB4 Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m)KSh 4,270
Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1m, 80Gbps, 240W, 8K)KSh 7,000
Apple USB-C to C Charge Cable (2m)KSh 4,500
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable if you want a longer 2 m cable. Choose the Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable if you want a much lower price (KSh 2,500 less).

This comparison is partial: only 4 of the 8 specifications are published for both products. The Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable does not list design / Material, Maximum Power or Data Standard / Speed.

Cable length

Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable
2 m cable for extra reach
Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable
1 m cable for extra reach

Length

Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable
2 m
Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable
1 m

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable

  • Longer cable: 2 m (vs 1 m).

Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable

  • Lower price: KSh 2,500 (vs KSh 5,000).

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

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

2 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple USB-C to Lightning CableApple USB C-to-C 60W Cable
Cable length2 m cable for extra reach1 m cable for extra reach
Length2 m1 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
BrandAppleApple

Cable

Cable specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Brand / ModelApple USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple 60W USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
Cable Type / ConnectorsUSB-C to Lightning charging and data cable Connectors: USB-C → LightningUSB-C to USB-C charging and data cable Connectors: USB-C ↔ USB-C
Length2 m1 m
ColourWhite—
Design / Material—Woven cable

Compatibility & Safety

Compatibility & Safety specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Compatibility / Usage Notes / SafetyCompatible Apple devices with Lightning ports; USB-C power source required for chargingCompatible USB-C devices; charging and transfer rates depend on the connected devices and power source

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Dimensions / Weight / PackageIn the box: USB-C to Lightning cableIn the box: 60W USB-C charge cable (1m)

Charging

Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Maximum Power—60W

Data & Display

Data & Display specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Data Standard / Speed—USB 2 data transfer

Construction & Durability

Construction & Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationUSB-C to Lightning Cable (2m)Apple USB C-to-C 60W Cable (1m)
Construction—Woven outer covering

Similarities

  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

Choose USB-C Lightning for a longer 2 m cable; C-to-C 60W costs less than half as much if you do not need a longer 2 m cable.

Back to compared products ↑

Related comparisons

Back to Top

My Cart