Cable length
- Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
- 2 m cable for extra reach
- Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable
- 1 m cable for extra reach
USB-C cable comparison
Compare charging, transfer speed, length and design.







Choose the Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable if you want a longer 2 m cable. Choose the Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable if you want a much lower price (KSh 4,500 less).
This comparison is partial: only 4 of the 7 specifications are published for both products. The Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable does not list charging; the Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable does not list Special Features or design / Material.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable |
|---|---|---|
| Cable length | 2 m cable for extra reach | 1 m cable for extra reach |
| Length | 2 m | 1 m |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Magnetic quick release; amber charging / green full-charge indicator | — |
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
| Cable Type / Connectors | USB-C to MagSafe 3 Mac charging cable Connectors: USB-C → MagSafe 3 | USB cable Connectors: USB-C male to Lightning male |
| Length | 2 m | 1 m |
| Design / Material | Woven cable | — |
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility / Usage Notes / Safety | Mac models with a MagSafe 3 port; compatible USB-C power adapter sold separately | Lightning devices; syncing and charging through a compatible USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 USB-C host |
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions / Weight / Package | In the box: USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2m) | One 1 m USB-C to Lightning cable |
| Specification | Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) | Apple USB-C To Lightning Cable (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | — | Fast charging on compatible iPhone/iPad models with a suitable Apple USB-C power adapter |
These products have the same published specifications.
Choose USB-C MagSafe 3 for a longer 2 m cable; USB-C Lightning costs less than half as much if you do not need a longer 2 m cable.
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