The Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable (Bio-Nylon), model A80A6, is a 0.9 m (3 ft) braided cable for iPhones, iPads and AirPods Max that still use a Lightning port. Anker rates it for up to 30W of charging and says it can take an iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in 30 minutes. It is Apple MFi certified, tested to 20,000 bends, and part of its braid and connector housings is made from plant-based nylon. Because the charger end is USB-C, it needs a USB-C charger or port; Anker states it is not compatible with USB-A wall chargers.
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Fast charging for Lightning iPhones
Lightning iPhones from the iPhone 8 onwards can fast-charge, but only over USB-C Power Delivery. That is why the Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable matters: plugged into a USB-C PD charger, it lets the phone draw the higher power it supports. Anker’s figure is an iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in 30 minutes, without naming the charger used. The cable allows up to 30W; the phone and the charger decide the actual speed. Older devices such as the iPhone 7, the iPhone 6 series and the first-generation iPhone SE charge at limited speeds, according to Anker.
Apple MFi certified
MFi is Apple’s licensing programme for accessories that use the Lightning connector. Anker lists the MFi certification of this cable as audited on 17 October 2022. In daily use, certification means the iPhone recognises the cable properly and does not show the accessory-not-supported warning that cheap uncertified cables often trigger, especially after an iOS update. Anker does not publish a data-transfer speed for the cable, so treat it first as a charging cable; it will still connect an iPhone to a computer for syncing.
Bio-based nylon braid
Anker builds this version of the 541 with a bio-based nylon braid: 46% of the outer cable shell and 34% of the connector housing come from plant-based nylon, which reduces the share of petroleum-based plastic. The packaging is recyclable paper printed with soy ink. The braid itself has a practical benefit too, since braided cables tangle less than smooth rubber ones, which helps when the Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable lives in a bag, a car door pocket or a drawer full of other chargers.
Built for 20,000 bends
Most charging cables fail at the neck, where the cord meets the plug and flexes every time you use the phone while it charges. Anker says the 541 Bio-Nylon withstands up to 20,000 bends in its testing and resists fraying and kinking. At 0.9 m, this length suits a desk, a bedside table close to the socket, a car console or a power bank in a bag. Anker also makes a 1.8 m (6 ft) version; this listing is the 0.9 m black Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable.
Which devices it suits
Anker lists full compatibility with iPhones from the iPhone 8 series to the iPhone 14 series, including the second-generation iPhone SE, plus iPad Pro 10.5-inch and 9.7-inch, iPad 8th and 9th generation, iPad mini 5, iPad Air 3 and AirPods Max. Older iPhones, older iPads, AirPods and AirPods Pro, Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard work but at limited charging speeds. iPhone 15 and newer models use USB-C, so they need a USB-C to USB-C cable instead.
Who This Is Not For
The Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable is not for iPhone 15, iPhone 16 or newer owners, because those phones use USB-C. It does not plug into an older USB-A wall charger or a USB-A port in a car without an adapter. Anyone who charges from a socket far from the bed will find 0.9 m short, and it will not speed up an old 5W charger, since the charger sets the limit.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Mobile Cables range, or see the official Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable (Bio-Nylon) page.
Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable Specifications
- Model: Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable (Bio-Nylon), A80A6
- Connectors: USB-C to Lightning
- Length: 0.9 m (3 ft)
- Colour: Black
- Charging: Up to 30W; iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in 30 minutes per Anker (charger not specified)
- Certification: Apple MFi (audited 17 Oct 2022)
- Durability: Up to 20,000 bends (Anker testing)
- Material: Bio-based nylon: 46% of the outer shell, 34% of the connector housing
- Charger requirement: USB-C chargers only; not compatible with USB-A wall chargers
- Full-speed devices: iPhone 8 to iPhone 14 series, iPhone SE (2nd gen), iPad Pro 10.5/9.7-inch, iPad 8/9, iPad mini 5, iPad Air 3, AirPods Max
- Data speed: Not published by Anker
- Packaging: Recyclable paper, soy ink
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable FAQ
Does the Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable work with iPhone 15 or 16?
No. iPhone 15 and later use USB-C, so they need a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Can I plug it into a USB-A charger?
No. Anker states it works only with USB-C chargers.
How fast does the Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable charge an iPhone?
30W at most; Anker says an iPhone 14 Pro reaches 50% in 30 minutes, and the charger sets the real speed.
Is it MFi certified?
Yes. Anker lists Apple MFi certification audited in October 2022.
How long is it?
0.9 m (3 ft). Anker also sells a 1.8 m version, which is a different listing.
How much of it is plant-based?
46% of the outer shell and 34% of the connector housing, according to Anker.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Anker 541 USB-C to Lightning Cable, brand-new in its sealed packaging.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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