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Lightning vs USB C: What's the Difference (and Which is Better)?

Lightning vs USB C: What's the Difference (and Which is Better)?

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Summary by Helpdeskgeek • Simple Alpaca on Youtube • Published 2 years ago

An important but hypothetical matchup

Lightning vs USB-C! (Comparison) (Review)

Apple has a tendency to create its own proprietary accessories, and its Lightning charging cable is one such example. The question is: how does it stack up against the more widely adopted USB-C connector?

To be clear, iPhones do not support USB-C. No matter how much you love the USB-C standard, you can’t switch to a different cable. Here’s a hypothetical comparison between Lightning and USB-C, though.

Based on specs alone, USB-C is the clear winner. It has more power, can transfer data much faster, and can connect to a wider range of devices. But that’s just part of the picture.