Grab a pair of six-foot Anker USB-C to Lightning cables for $20

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Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nice discount on a two-pack of Anker's PowerLine II USB-C and Lightning cables, which are down to $20 at Amazon when you use the code "AKCTLPK2" at checkout. That's tied for the lowest price we've seen for this pair of six-foot cables, which normally retail around $30.

We recommended these Anker charging cables as part of our tech under $50 gift guide last holiday season. There's not a ton to say about them as a product, but in this case, that's a good thing-they just work as advertised. The cable's rubber coating keeps the cord flexible enough, but it's protective to the point where we've seen next to no signs of wear after several months of testing and travel. If something does go wrong, Anker says it backs the cable with a lifetime warranty.

Crucially, the PowerLine II is also MFi certified, which means it has been vetted and approved by Apple as safe to use with iPhones and iPads. Just remember that you'll need a newer iPhone or iPad and an appropriately powerful USB-C Power Delivery charger to take advantage of the fast-charging this kind of cable provides. Those with an iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max get all the necessary materials in the box, but longer cables like these may be useful for rooms where an outlet is out of arm's length either way.

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