Why Do Apple Lightning Cables Break So Easily?
The design of a strain relief involves a series of ridges at the point where the cable meets the connecting end. This is another reason why Apple cables and chargers break easily. There is no clear reason why Apple gears away from using a strain relief in their chargers and cables.

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Also, why do charging cables break so easily?

Speaking of bends, one of the most common causes of cable breakage is by being squashed and bent by furniture, tension, or gravity. The point where the plug connector meets the cable is the most likely place for it to fray, so when you accidentally jam something against it, there's a high chance of damage over time.

One may also ask, how do I keep my Apple Lightning cable from breaking? Get paracord, cut open and remove the white strand. Then melt the ends with a lighter to stop the cord from fraying. When you're done with that, weave the cord to the cable.

Also, why do my lightning cables keep breaking?

This is caused by pulling on the cable while it is connected, and aggravated by the cable being stuffed into bags and not being properly wrapped. If you're having trouble with a broken Lightning cable, here's a few steps you can take to keep it in tip-top shape.

Why is Apple Lightning cable so expensive?

Apple's Lightning cables are far more expensive than the micro-USB cables used in everything else. They also used to be your only option to charge your iPhone because all the third-party options were junk. And the cheapest of them charged so slowly you were better off using a hand crank and an Apple cord.

Related Question Answers

Why are Apple Chargers so bad?

There seems to be multiple reasons for it primarily there is no strain relief on Apple Travels, also Apple cables are much thinner compared to the comparable Android charging cables. Additionally, the plastic cladding on the Apple charging cables is also very thin compared to to Android cables.

Do Apple Chargers break easily?

Without a strain relief, a cable could easily break from the connecting end when bended at a severe 90-degree angle. This is another reason why Apple cables and chargers break easily. There is no clear reason why Apple gears away from using a strain relief in their chargers and cables.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.