StarTech.com 1m (3ft) 2-in-1 Rugged USB-C Charging Cable with Lightning Adapter, 30W/60W (3A), Apple MFi Certified, Braided USB C Charger Cord for iPhone/iPad/Android

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For £13.18 ex-VAT, this is a decent “leave it at the desk / throw it in the laptop bag” kind of cable. The rugged, braided build and the 2-in-1 angle (USB‑C on one side, Lightning adapter integrated) make it genuinely handy if you switch between iPhones and Android devices and don’t want to carry two separate leads. On the job, that convenience matters more than people think—especially if you’re servicing a mixed fleet or you’re constantly handing cables to users who are in a hurry.

That said, it’s not the best choice if you want maximum reliability as a primary cable. Any combo cable with an adapter can be a weak point long-term compared with a straight-through cable, and braided “rugged” doesn’t automatically mean indestructible—USB‑C strain near the plug is still where most cables die. I’d recommend it for small teams, on-site engineers, and anyone who needs an everyday backup or secondary charging lead. If you’re equipping staff and want the fewest failures per month, I’d usually steer you toward dedicated cables for each device type (or a higher-grade selection) rather than relying on the adapter as the workaround.