FYI, we tweaked the article in a few places to make it clear we compared
the PowerLine cables against our previous top picks, and to include a note about how we had to change our previous picks several times because Monoprice and Amazon were changing their cables too frequently.
In testing, Anker bent
the PowerLine cables more than 5,000 times to ensure that they last.
Not exact matches
Anker's
PowerLine lightning
cables come with a Velcro tie to help you wrangle up any extra cord length you don't need.
When it comes to lightning
cables, you can't beat Anker's
PowerLine lightning
cables.
Everyone needs a good charging
cable (or three), so give the gift of Anker's
PowerLine lightning, Micro USB, and USB C
cables this holiday season.
Anker's lineup of
PowerLine lightning
cables is so good that The Wirecutter recommends every single length option as the best buy in its guide.
Anker's
PowerLine Lightning
cable comes in tons of different lengths and a few different colors.
The Anker
PowerLine Lightning
cable is the best cord for most people with its sturdy design, fast charging speed, and fair price point.
The Anker
PowerLine USB - C to USB - C and USB - C to USB - A
cables offer fast transfer speeds, a sturdy design, and a respectable brand name for a great price.
Linksys
Powerline Network Kit If a WiFi network doesn't work for you and you don't want to run
cables around your rooms, consider using the
Powerline Network Kit from Linksys ($ 150 — $ 180).
Because
powerlines are typically 400,000 volts, and Earth is at an electrical potential voltage of zero volts, pylons create electric fields between the
cables they carry and the ground.
The durable and affordable Anker
PowerLine Micro USB
cable lets you charge and sync at the fastest speeds.
Anker's reader - favorite
PowerLine charging
cables have blossomed into an entire line of different products, and it hasn't always been clear which one was the best:
Finally, although these are meant to be wireless, in some houses that's just not going to work, and you may have to revert to
powerline AV (or a very long
cable) and a speaker with ethernet connectivity.
With real - world data speeds of close to four times that of a regular Ethernet connection, the new ZyXel Homeplug AV2 Gigabit
Powerline Adapter Starter Kit (model PLA5206KIT) is one of the fastest ways to extend your Internet connection to a place that a
cable or your Wi - Fi network won't reach.
Among the many deals, you'll find a 6 - foot
PowerLine + Lightning
cable for just $ 11.89 (it lists for $ 40).
In addition to a Wi - Fi mesh, it also uses a
Powerline network that routes your traffic over the existing electrical system in your house instead of dedicated Ethernet
cables.
For our giveaway, Anker is providing 20 MacRumors readers with its new super durable 3 - ft
PowerLine Lightning
cables paired with a 3,350 mAh PowerCore + mini external battery.Anker's
PowerLine Lightning
cables are designed to be ultra durable, built with bulletproof Kevlar fiber with reinforced stress points to hold up to daily abuse.
And Anker has decided to mark down the majority of their
PowerLine +
cables.
If you find that your Wi - Fi network is struggling to reach parts of your home or office, rather than trailing Ethernet
cables (which can look messy), or buy a Wi - Fi extender, which can still suffer from thick walls and floors, you can use a
powerline adaptor.
The Bottom Line Compact, good - looking, affordable, and fast, D - Link's
PowerLine AV 500 4 - Port Gigabit Switch DHP - 540 makes a great device that extends your network both via traditional
cables and electrical wiring.