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KALUOS Lightning to USB Cable MFI 1m, 1.5m / Black, Gold, Silver (AU $2.66) Shipped @ AliExpress

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These cables are seriously egg-cellent. I've ordered several times and was blown away with the quality.
I just ordered more from these guys this morning and realized that they are 21% off this Tuesday!
They are already a steal at the current price, so this is a definite bargain!!

Available in 1m or 1.5m lengths in black, silver or gold.

Enjoy :)

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  • KeplersLaws on 27/03/2016 - 11:29

    Thumbnail looks one-sided, i.e. not bidirectional - can confirm OP?

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 11:31

      yes they're bidirectional.

    • illumination on 27/03/2016 - 13:13

      Sorry (I'm hijacking the first comment because I think it might be a commonly asked question?)

      Does anyone know of a good quality microUSB cable? I find them to be quite scarce.. One that comes in 2m-3m too would be good.

      I actually found the one that a lot of us bought to qualify for 500 QF points on Kogan to be pretty decent!

      • fatty on 27/03/2016 - 13:37
        +2

        Anker get good reports in comments here and whirlpool.

        http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Anker-Kevlar-PowerLine-0-9-1-…

        http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Anker-PowerLine-Kevlar-Micro-…

        But also the Fabric ones seem ok

        http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1M-2M-3M-Fabric-Nylon-Braided…

        http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1M-2M-3M-Fabric-Nylon-Braided…

        I'm still waiting to see if the Tronsmart Gold cables pass the three month test.

        • illumination on 27/03/2016 - 16:58

          Thanks!

        • diazepam on 27/03/2016 - 19:56

          thanks fatty
          however I've noticed with the longer ones that charging speed gets reduced. can you (or anyone else) confirm?

        • fatty on 27/03/2016 - 20:54
          +1

          @lux:

          I have only just received the 3m fabric ones so have not had a chance to test yet. They are slightly thicker than original cables so might be ok.

        • diazepam on 28/03/2016 - 00:30

          @fatty: let us know how they charge
          i'm currently using one of those flat 3m ones from ebay and they take the whole night to charge… ahaha
          which isn't bad but I'm using a 2A power source which would otherwise take like a few hours tops.
          report back :)

        • fatty on 28/03/2016 - 07:38
          +2

          @lux:

          The 3m Fabric ones from eBay get up to around 0.3a according to my USB ammeter. Tronsmart cable 1foot and 1m floats 0.7 - 1.2 amp. This was with a 2.4a charger HTC One M7.

          I have seen a friend report his fabric cables had better throughout but may have been shorter lengths.

          Looking forward to the Anker arriving. Tikbro cables were either too expensive (shipped) or hard to easily obtain from memory.

        • diazepam on 28/03/2016 - 20:52

          @fatty: ergh that's ridiculously low
          (yes I know the physics behind it but here was I hoping that it would be of a lower resistance somehow…)

        • fatty on 28/03/2016 - 22:07
          +1

          @lux:

          I worked out that was low because I had not turned off the screen on my G4.

          With QC at 9v I observe 1.4 amps screen off, nominal 0.6-0.9 amps range with screen on - 0.3 average.

          Probably higher if battery was flatter.

          Screen off non QC 5v 0.5amp whereas Tronsmart 2M cable is 1.4amp.

          That was the 5 port Tronsmart.

          Samsung genuine charger had 9v 1.5amp screen off. Surprisingly the 2M Tronsmart was 9v 1.2amp.

          So i think the higher voltage of QC gives good results with relatively high AWG 3M cables.

        • fatty on 29/03/2016 - 19:48
          +1

          @fatty:

          These 2M ones arrived today

          http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32576761894.html?productId=3257…

          They are even more useless on 5v than the other 3M fabric ones I tested earlier. 0.4A even when screen is off. These 2M ones are flat and are a bit awkward like a ribbon cable, whereas the other half decent fabric 3M cables are round and thicker. Very hard to tell the difference in product photos.

          Again, with QC these flat ribbon fabric cables are not too bad, giving around 1.2a at 9v.

      • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 27/03/2016 - 20:57

        search up tikbro cables on ebay. my experience has been good with them, but a few people have had bad experience

      • biawak on 27/03/2016 - 23:41

        For micro USB cables, use Tronsmart. available at Geekbuying.
        http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart--6-Pack--1ft-1---3-…
        I've used them and suggested them to my friends. They all love these cables.

        • fatty on 28/03/2016 - 07:17

          I loved them too, but after 3 months the retainers die, at least with the older silver ones. Well discussed in deals previously posted for them by clear.

        • [Deactivated] on 28/03/2016 - 10:23

          @fatty:

          I have both the old and the new Tronsmart cables. The updated gold cables are exactly the same except for the superficial colouring and failed within a couple of weeks of use.

        • fatty on 28/03/2016 - 12:11
          +1

          @ComfortablyNumb:

          Yep you can't get decent cables under $3. Around $6 gets you a quality product.

        • biawak on 03/04/2016 - 16:30

          @fatty: Strange, my cables still works fine and I use them heavily.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 11:30
    +2

    Are they certified (legit) or will they no longer charge 1 week after use?

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 11:35
      +1

      They come well packaged (in retail packaging) and are advertised as MFI. My wife has used her cables daily at home and in the car.. hasn't missed a beat yet. Now the seller claims that these are in fact MFI certified. I really have no way of telling so I really can't confirm.

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 11:42
      +22

      because I wanted more? This time around I got some for the kids devices for in the car. I probably will end up buying more, its not a problem.

        • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 11:49
          +6

          November last year was my first order. So 4 months without issues..

        • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 11:50
          +1

          @PR0r: excellent!

        • Daabido on 27/03/2016 - 19:03
          +1

          @supabrudda: The prosecution rests?

        • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 19:15
          +2

          @Daabido: it dropped all charges your honour.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2016 - 14:34
          +1

          @Daabido: I'm re-filing charges. Ordered two, neither of them work out of the pack.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2016 - 14:44
          +1

          @PR0r: An update.
          I ordered 2, they arrived today, but neither work (won't charge or won't sync).

        • PR0r on 13/04/2016 - 16:24

          @supabrudda:
          How disappointing :( I'm still waiting on my batch to arrive. Please let me know how you go with the refund!

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2016 - 17:38
          +1

          @PR0r: will do. Aliexpress are pretty good in that they don't hand over the money until we're happy.

          It's a pity as they look & feel like they're made of a decent quality (the braid casing is a nice touch).

          That's a fun with Aliexpress, the same seller with apparently the same product can vary from batch to batch.

    • Clear on 27/03/2016 - 11:43
      +4

      Maybe because he needs more than one cable? One for every iPhone in the house?

      • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 11:44
        +4

        Over 9000 ?

      • Hirolol on 27/03/2016 - 11:49
        +8

        Everyone knows you need one for every room.
        Ill be damned if i have to go back into the other room to go get my charger!!!

      • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 11:50

        Thats why I asked.

        Most people have bought cheap lightning cables, it appears most regret it as they don't last very long.
        Hence why I asked both questions.

    • centrelink on 27/03/2016 - 13:35
      +2

      because it got blown away.

  • PissLUR on 27/03/2016 - 11:52
    +3

    This deal hasnt started yet.

    • cminez on 27/03/2016 - 11:56
      +8

      On mobile app you will get that price.

      • Hargain Bunter on 27/03/2016 - 15:37

        It appeared to be the discounted price on the iPad app for me too, then reverted to the original price in my Shopping Cart. Did it remain 2.68AUD for your purchase?

    • tokyo on 27/03/2016 - 12:12

      Good spot! I almost bought 2 on the website.

  • Hirolol on 27/03/2016 - 11:53

    So should we wait till tuesday to buy these?
    How much will they be with 21% off discount?

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 11:56

      They're currently $3.39 per cable. Tuesday they'll be roughly $2.66

  • Rocket on 27/03/2016 - 11:55
    +2

    I bought 4 of them a couple of months ago, good quality and work well. However, for some strange reason they don't work with my Kogan 4 USB port international charger. Work fine with all other chargers.

    • jv on 27/03/2016 - 17:02
      +2

      for some strange reason they don't work with my Kogan 4 USB port international charger.

      Need to use MFk cables on that charger…

  • CodeXD on 27/03/2016 - 12:05

    OP, do you have something like a charger doctor to see if this cable is capable of charging over 1A?

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 12:44

      Sorry no I don't. Specs within the product description say 2A.

  • ujwols on 27/03/2016 - 12:09
    -4

    I guess this outputs only 1A

    • seanyong on 27/03/2016 - 13:46

      Outputs has nothing to do with the cable.

      • Timfoo on 27/03/2016 - 22:50
        +1

        Oh you are so very wrong, cheap cables charge way slower than my genuine Apple cable

  • captain smash on 27/03/2016 - 12:14

    There's review comments that say the black cable has white connector. Can you confirm the photos match the cables you received?

  • CI on 27/03/2016 - 12:17
    +11

    Hi op
    I currently have dispute open with this seller
    I ordered 6 cables
    3 out of 6 don't work. They come up with same message "This accessory is not supported …"
    And if I move the phone the cable stops charging (as in when I'm in bed with cable plugged in)
    But then again I paid buger all for these cables

    • PR0r on 27/03/2016 - 12:46

      Doesn't sound great at all. Let us know how you go with replacement from them.

      • R3XNebular on 27/03/2016 - 13:41

        3 of 6 don't charge at all or they do but you can't use it to connect to iTunes?
        I just want them for charging nothing else.

    • siggy213 on 27/03/2016 - 15:17
      +1

      What is the current firmware on your device?

      Also, is your device jailbroken?

    • chyawala on 27/03/2016 - 19:29

      Be very wary of the dispute process. Do not press accept sellers solution until they have actually delivered the solution.

  • Jesmond on 27/03/2016 - 12:22
    +6

    I appreciate Op's positive feedback about these cables but any lightning cables at this price I would be weary of.

    • seanyong on 27/03/2016 - 13:49

      Actually the apple cables are way overpriced.
      Same as screen protectors and cases.

      • smartazz104 on 27/03/2016 - 16:37
        +3

        Well if I have to buy 10 of these to get a working one, then the genuine article doesn't seem so overpriced any more…

  • Bellpop on 27/03/2016 - 12:34
    +3

    I bought two a few months ago. They work perfectly.

    • cminez on 27/03/2016 - 13:02
      +5

      Yes they use MFI word, but not use picture. This brand is not real MFI.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2016 - 13:08
      +1

      Out of curiosity, authorized, as in these companies have paid apple to appear on their 'authorized' list.

      • giles on 27/03/2016 - 13:30

        Not sure what you mean. I can see a few possible issues:

        1. Payment for MFi certification
        Apple says it doesn't charge:

        Is there a program fee for participation in the MFi Program?
        There is no program fee at this time. However, all program applicants must purchase and complete a company identity verification through a secure, third party Web-site.)

        2. Whether it's worth consumers bothering about MFi
        Well, that's up for debate, but the point is: the manufacturer makes claims about being MFi certified, so if Apple's public record doesn't bear this out, it's worth knowing about it before buying. Personally, I've stopped buying non-MFi cables, as I've had two stop working while travelling overseas, and it's just not worth it.

        3. Payment for appearing in the 'authorised' list (ie as a separate issue from participating in the program itself)
        I haven't seen anything from Apple suggesting this. Is this what you mean, and have you got any reason for suggesting/ believing it?

      • A3Australia on 27/03/2016 - 13:30
        +3

        Out of curiosity, authorized, as in these companies have paid apple to appear on their 'authorized' list.

        As I understand the MFi certification. The manufacturer pays Apple for the certification via buying the chips needed. One per cable.

        • zeckem on 27/03/2016 - 13:34
          +3

          He is right, you pay for the MFI Chip. if you have your own chinese branded connector chips, it'll die in a few weeks, just google fake vs real lightning cables and people have reviewed how the chinese make fake chips.

    • Flying Ace on 27/03/2016 - 13:43

      It wouldn't be that hard to pop this image onto your packaging: https://support.apple.com/library/content/dam/edam/applecare…

  • mpham on 27/03/2016 - 12:58
    +1

    Will the charger fit through a lifeproof case?

  • pull the lever on 27/03/2016 - 13:26
    -1

    I predict it will be 'Ozbargained' by Tuesday.

    • laurence on 27/03/2016 - 15:26
      +6

      lol if you think you can ozbargain aliexpress (the worlds largest online retailer - bigger sales than amazon and ebay combined)

      • smartazz104 on 27/03/2016 - 16:37
        +1

        Sounds like a challenge…

  • costas60 on 27/03/2016 - 13:32

    Just a noob question
    do these work with ipad air 2
    ok
    webside say it does

  • zeckem on 27/03/2016 - 13:36
    +2

    incase you're hesistant, the last deal was positive, others on ozbargain have purchased and confirmed it works great and haven't died out compared to cheaper lightning cables.

  • chiefbodge on 27/03/2016 - 13:43
    +2

    I bought one of these as suggested last time. I haven't tried the cable yet but there is no MFi logo to be seen on the packaging and the brand does not appear in Apple's authorised MFi list. I lodged a dispute with the seller. It may be a good cable but I highly doubt it's MFi which is problematic because you really need that to have a reliable cable as the MFi cables contain an Apple authentication chip.

  • Javin on 27/03/2016 - 13:51

    This type cable available for android phone ?

    • zeckem on 27/03/2016 - 14:17

      if you're after Micro USB cables, I only recommend Tikbro. These are the highest quality cables I've ever seen, the connectors have a solid click and don't become loose over time, cable materials is second to none. no wear and tear, it's a premium product with many refinements over the years.

      • Raynes on 27/03/2016 - 14:37
        +4

        Ah no don't buy Tikbro, they have gone way downhill. They used to be reputable on OzBargain but not lately.

        • zeckem on 27/03/2016 - 15:11

          I've been buying Tikbro since they first came out. Every sale I buy some, they've become 10x better since their early generations, the connectors are way stronger, better materials. The earlier versions connectors used to slip out easily. Since their latest build, I haven't had a problem. What brand do you recommend?

      • djcharliek on 27/03/2016 - 16:38
        +4

        Tickbro cables don't last. I bought some and they all came loose at the connection after a few weeks. I use, recommend and all Blitzwolf cables. Best I've across for value and quality.

        • zeckem on 27/03/2016 - 17:45
          -1

          You must have the older generation where the connectors become loose. I also recommend Blitzwolf and Tikbro are the same quality.

        • djcharliek on 28/03/2016 - 01:39

          @zeckem:

          Fair enough. I haven't bought any tickbro cables since my first and only experience with those cables.

      • diazepam on 27/03/2016 - 20:00
        +2

        24AWG from tikbro…
        hmmm anyone know any 22AWG?

  • No ONE on 27/03/2016 - 14:45

    Does AliExpress charge in Australian dollar or USD? Curious as I want to make sure if I would be charged international transaction fee by CBA, as AE doesn't accept PayPal.

    • pyr0maniac on 27/03/2016 - 15:15

      My credit card shows the charges as being in AUD but it may depend on which currency you've set in Aliexpress.

      • No ONE on 27/03/2016 - 15:21

        Sorry should have mentioned Debit MasterCard. I know some CC does not charge internation transaction fee. On CBA eebsite it says, even if it is charged in AUD, and if vendor is an overseas, they will charge 3% of transcation effective Sep 2015.

  • strat on 27/03/2016 - 14:46
    +3

    Bought one about 3weeks ago started having problems not charging about 2weeks later. Purchased silver.

    Plus the silver part is just a aluminium slide on piece and comes off easy.

    • deadpoet on 27/03/2016 - 15:40

      Thanks for posting this feedback. Real MFI products are never this cheap, since they have to pay Apple for the MFI chips.

  • tmarshall60 on 27/03/2016 - 14:49

    Just ordered a few. Not sure if it was just me, but I had to order in multiple of 2's to avoid shipping fee which defaulted to $2.14 when 3 or more

  • ExpressCoffee on 27/03/2016 - 15:30

    it says they are USD$2.50

  • Hargain Bunter on 27/03/2016 - 15:38

    Does anyone know if these 2/3m "MFI" cables from the same seller are any good?
    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/KALUOS-2m-MFI-8-Pin-USB-Data-…

  • rawm on 27/03/2016 - 15:41

    Bought 1 for the wife via App for $2.68 (1mtr gold) so will see what happens.

  • TigerWoops on 27/03/2016 - 15:42

    i bought 4 of this cable. excellent. now want longer one.even 1.5m one is short.

  • Saucy Morsels on 27/03/2016 - 15:42

    PayPal?

    • spy on 27/03/2016 - 15:55

      AliPay

        • spy on 27/03/2016 - 16:11

          Do you even know anything about AliPay?

        • Clear on 27/03/2016 - 18:16
          +7

          Amazon.

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