Anker PowerLine 322 — MFi Certified
Anker 322 USB-C to Lightning Cable — 3ft 0.9m Braided Nylon
Genuine Anker 322 (model A81B5) USB-C to Lightning cable in a 3ft 0.9m length. Apple MFi certified, double-braided nylon over an aramid fibre core, 12,000+ bend rated, 80kg tensile strength, 20W fast-charge ready with a USB-C PD adapter, 480Mbps data sync. The everyday charge-and-sync cable for iPhone 8 through iPhone 14, iPad Lightning models, AirPods, AirPods Max, Apple Pencil 1 and every Lightning Apple accessory. Two finishes — Black or White.
Apple MFi Certified 12,000+ Bend Rated 80kg Tensile 20W PD Fast Charge 2-Year Anker Cover
Brisbane Technical Hub
Stocked, scanned and dispatched from our Forest Lake bench at Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD 4078. Real cable bench — not a drop-shipped reseller listing.
Authenticity Guaranteed
100% genuine Anker 322 stock, sealed retail box, MFi authentication chip in the Lightning end — every cable plugged into a test iPhone before it ships, no fake or grey-market chips.
Reliable Dispatch
Ships within 2-4 business days from our Forest Lake bench. Tracked Australia Post on every order. Padded mailer keeps the braided cable and connector heads protected in transit to every state and territory.
In The Box — What You Get
Sealed Anker retail pack opened on the Forest Lake bench, contents counted, cable plugged into a test iPhone to confirm the MFi handshake before it goes back in the box for dispatch.
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1 × Anker 322 USB-C to Lightning Cable. 3ft / 0.9m double-braided nylon, your selected colour (Black or White).
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1 × Anker Welcome Card & User Guide. Quick start, support contact, 2-year cover registration link.
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Sealed Anker retail packaging. Original Anker box — not loose-bag grey-market stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this cable work with iPhone 15, 16 or 17?+
No. Apple switched the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15 in 2023. The Anker 322 has a Lightning connector on one end — it physically does not plug into iPhone 15, iPhone 16 or iPhone 17 family devices. For those phones you need a USB-C to USB-C cable. This Anker 322 fits iPhone 8 through iPhone 14, all SE generations and every Lightning-port iPad and accessory.
Does this cable fast charge my iPhone?+
Yes — with the right wall adapter. iPhone 8 and every later Lightning iPhone supports Apple Fast Charge over USB-C Power Delivery. Plug this cable into a 20W USB-C PD adapter and the iPhone goes from 0% to roughly 50% in 30 minutes. A standard 5W USB-A brick will not work — this cable has a USB-C plug at the charger end. The cable handles up to 20W safely without overheating.
What does Apple MFi Certified actually mean?+
MFi stands for Made for iPhone, iPad and iPod. Apple licenses an authentication chip that lives inside the Lightning connector. Without that chip, iOS shows the "this accessory may not be supported" warning and can throttle charging. The Anker 322 carries the genuine MFi chip, so iOS recognises it as Apple-licensed, charging stays at full rate, and the cable continues to work after every iOS update.
How does the 12,000-bend rating work in real life?+
Anker bends the cable back and forth at the connector heads on a test rig — the same point where standard rubber Apple cables fray and split first. The Anker 322 clears 12,000+ cycles before any conductor or insulation failure. At five plug-and-unplug cycles a day, that is more than six years of daily-driver life on the bench-test alone.
Can I sync data and back up my iPhone with this cable?+
Yes. The cable runs the full Lightning data ceiling at up to 480Mbps (USB 2.0). Plug the USB-C end into a MacBook and the iPhone shows up in Finder for backup, restore and file transfer. On a Windows PC, iTunes detects it for the same operations. Photos, videos, music libraries and full device backups all sync at native Lightning speed.
USB-C to Lightning vs USB-A to Lightning — which one do I need?+
USB-C is the modern standard on every recent MacBook, USB-C wall charger, USB-C power bank and USB-C car charger. It also unlocks iPhone fast charging at 20W. USB-A is the older flat rectangular plug found on older 5W Apple bricks and legacy laptops — it caps at slower charging. If your charger has a USB-C port, this cable is the right pick. If your charger only has USB-A, choose a USB-A to Lightning cable instead.
Does it work with iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini?+
Yes — for any iPad with a Lightning port. That includes iPad 9th and 10th gen, iPad Air 3, iPad mini 5, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st and 2nd gen and iPad Pro 10.5-inch. It does NOT fit USB-C iPads — iPad Pro M2 / M4, iPad Air 5 / 6, iPad mini 6 / 7 or iPad 11th gen. Those models need a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Is the 3-foot length right for me?+
Three feet (0.9m) is the everyday best-seller length. It reaches from a bedside outlet to the nightstand, from a desk power strip to your work area, and from a car USB-C port to the cupholder without any cable mess. Short enough to coil into a backpack pocket, long enough for normal use while charging. If you need extra reach for couch-to-wall or kitchen-bench charging, choose the 6ft Anker 322 instead.
Black or White — is there any performance difference?+
Zero performance difference. Both colours share the identical double-braided nylon, aramid fibre core, MFi authentication chip, 12,000+ bend rating, 80kg tensile rating, 20W PD ceiling and 480Mbps data ceiling. Black hides marks better and pairs with darker phones and laptop bags. White matches Apple's standard cable colour and stays easier to spot in a bag or against a dark desk. Pick on aesthetic alone.
What is the Anker cover and how do I claim?+
Anker backs the 322 cable with a 2-year manufacturer cover from the original date of purchase. If the cable develops a manufacturing fault — conductor failure, MFi chip failure, sleeve splitting near the connector under normal use — bring or post the cable back to the Forest Lake bench at Shop 3A, 152 Woogaroo St, Forest Lake QLD 4078 with proof of purchase. We forward to Anker on your behalf. The cover does not include physical damage, animal-chew damage or modification.
JPC Mobile Quality Promise
Genuine Anker stock, sealed retail box, MFi handshake confirmed on the bench before dispatch. Australia Post tracking on every order from our Forest Lake hub.
Genuine Anker Stock MFi Handshake Verified 2-Year Anker Cover Sold Australia Wide
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