July 16, 2019 - Whereas Apple’s freebie charger and cable can get an iPhone XR battery from 0 percent to a paltry 17 percent in 30 minutes, on USB-C charging that battery can rocket to roughly 50 percent in the same time.

March 25, 2024 - The Lightning cables are also known for their durability, with reinforced connectors that can withstand frequent plugging and unplugging. While Lightning technology offers fast charging speeds, the exclusivity to Apple devices can be a limitation for users who have a mix of different brands in their tech ecosystem. USB-C charging speeds can vary depending on the device and charger used.

It’s known to all that Lightning cables transfer data at USB 2.0 speed, which is 480Mbps/60MBps while USB-C can handle USB 3.0 speed, with transfer speeds as fast as 5Gbps/640MBps (USB 3.1 Gen ...

June 2, 2025 - Lightning has been exclusive to ... Apple exclusivity, USB-C is largely superior to Lightning due to its more recent introduction, years after Lightning. ... Transfer speeds up to 40Gbps....

September 14, 2023 - Lightning: Lightning connectors, while efficient, can't match the data transfer speeds of USB-C. They typically support USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 speeds, which are slower in comparison. USB-C: USB-C also supports a feature called Power Delivery (PD), ...

October 11, 2023 - This enables faster charging for ... cable and a 20W or higher power adapter. The USB-C standard outperforms Lightning regarding data transfer speeds and charging capabilities....

April 5, 2024 - Both USB-C and Lightning charging ports are just over a quarter-inch tall. The protective covering on USB-C makes the exact dimensions slightly different, but users don't need to stress over which cord is more cumbersome. As for charging speeds, don't let the wattage fool you.

May 20, 2025 - The USB-C connector is larger and ... cable. In contrast, Lightning is limited to certain Apple devices, and its charging speed and data transfer rate are generally slower compared to USB-C....

August 29, 2025 - USB-C can support charging speeds up to 240W with USB PD 3.1, while Lightning usually maxes out at 27W on iPhones.

August 28, 2023 - USB-C can support USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds of up to 10 Gbps, while Lightning is limited only to USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps. This means that transferring heavy/large files, such as high-resolution photos or videos, is much faster with USB-C. ...

That huge speed difference shows how the open USB standard has improved quickly, while the closed Lightning standard has not changed. Another key performance area is charging. The design of USB-C and its related technology allows it to supply much more power than Lightning.

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June 13, 2024 - Charging Rate Plus, they both support high-speed charging—the Lightning at 20 watts to supply your iPhone and iPad with quick power, while the USB-C cables arrive at a total 100 watts to juice up power-hungry devices like laptops.

September 11, 2023 - Lightning is comparable to USB 2.0, so it's stuck with a maximum transfer speed of 480Mbps. By comparison, USB-C connectors can handle far higher levels, such as 5Gbps, 10Gbps, or a USB Type-C Thunderbolt connection could allow up to 40Gbps.

September 13, 2023 - The iPhone 15 Pro models support data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, according to Apple, but the standard iPhone 15 models top out at 480 Mbps—exactly as same as phones with Lightning ports.

Answer (1 of 3): Q: Is a USB-C really better and faster than lightning or does Apple only need to tweak their software? A: Yes and no. * USB-C is faster, much faster than Lightning * Apple doesn’t need USB-C on iPhones because it doesn’t ...

When you buy a 70-watt USB-C brick, ... the USB 2.0 lane within the cable, and thus actual speed is more than 480 megabits/second or about 60 megabytes/second....

October 5, 2022 - USB-C can reportedly withstand 10,000 cycles of being plugged and unplugged. As for charging specs, the Lightning cable supports 20W fast charging on the iPhone 13. That speed can charge your phone 50% in 30 minutes.

December 15, 2022 - USB-C comes packed with USB4 support making it the clear winner here as it supports data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps (gigabits per second) while the Lightning connection only supports up to 480 Mbps (megabits per second) with USB 2.0.