6 Best Lightning to USB-C Adapters for iPhone 15 Series

Rejoice, the iPhone 15 series finally has USB-C! You no longer have to carry a separate lightning cable just for your phone when traveling. But, if you’ve been using an iPhone all your life, you must have stacked up on a lot of lightning cables. Instead of throwing them away, you can pick up the best lightning to USB-C adapters for iPhones and continue using your existing cables.

It’s not just about the chargers, though. In fact, you can use lightning to USB-C converters for wired earbuds or microphones that interface via the lighting port, too. It’ll help you save money as well as reduce e-waste. That said, here are the best lightning (female) to USB-C (male) adapters you can buy. But before that –

• Know which USB-C cable you should buy and why for your new iPhone.
• Here are our picks for wireless chargers and fast chargers for Apple iPhone 15 series.

1. ARKTEK USB-C Adapter

• Usage: Charging only

If you have an old iPhone that came with a tiny charging brick, the ARKTEK adapter is the right fit. This is because Apple’s older adapters outputted at 5W either way, so a more powerful adapter wouldn’t improve your end-user experience. Regardless, the adapter’s 5W speed will charge your phone extremely slowly.

Hence, we recommend using the ARKTEK adapter only to charge an old Android device that you may not use regularly. Or you can use it in your car to charge your smartphone when you’re out and about. It’s also useful for charging accessories like a pair of wireless earbuds. Notably, ARKTEK bundles two adapters in the box at an affordable price.

2. xPOWR Lightning to USB-C Adapter

• Usage: Charging and data transfer

Although the adapter’s 10W output is not going to charge your phone stupendously fast, it’s still better than the 5W speed offered by the ARKTEK adapter. As such, if you want to hold onto your older iPhone even after getting the brand-new iPhone 15, the xPOWR adapter will be able to charge both devices at a decent pace.

In fact, you can use your iPhone’s cable with the xPOWR adapter to top-up your smartphones and transfer data. Most users say the adapter works well to charge smartphones. However, a couple of reviews mention the adapter fails to charge a 12.9-inch iPad Pro — probably because it’s unable to supply the required power to charge the device.

3. AGVEE USB-C Female to Lightning Cable

• Usage: Charging and data transfer

AGVEE’s adapter has support for PD charging. So, with a compatible cable, fast charger, and device, you can achieve charging speeds ranging from 15-30W. This also means you can fast-charge your new iPhone 15 at the maximum supported speed while also being able to charge an Android device swiftly.

Of course, the AGVEE cable also supports data transfer. While the fast-charging support already makes this adapter an easy recommendation, support for audio devices would have sweetened the deal further. As things stand, though, you can’t connect lightning earbuds or mics using the AGVEE adapter. It’s still a handy little accessory to have in your backpack — and, the icing on the cake is that the company bundles two adapters with every purchase.

4. Anker Lightning Audio Adapter

• Usage: Audio devices only

Whether you want to use your old pair of EarPods with a lighting port or a fancy pair of IEMs that you picked up for your previous iPhone, the Anker lighting audio adapter has you covered. You can use the adapter to connect your existing pair of lighting earbuds. As such, you won’t have to spend on a new pair with a USB-C connector.

As per users, the adapter offers a fantastic audio output, and there’s little to no difference in sound quality. However, note that if you’re plugging in a microphone, it can only record using a single channel and not in stereo mode.

5. Meenova USB-C PD Charging Adapter

• Usage: Charging and data transfer

Along with the four adapters, Meenova also provides rubber lanyards to store and carry the connectors. You can use these lanyards to convert the adapter into a keychain that you can always carry with you. While one adapter can help repurpose your old lighting cable to charge the new iPhone 15, the other can be used to charge your older iPhones with the new USB-C cable included in the box with the iPhone 15.

Apart from the versatility, the Meenova adapters score big in another aspect — charging speeds. You can connect a charger all the way up to 45W, which is fantastic. If you want the fastest charging speeds even when using an adapter, the Meenova USB-C PD charging dongle should be at the top of your wishlist.

6. Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter

• Usage: Charging, data transfer, and audio

Unlike all the other adapters on this list that only serve a single purpose, the Apple USB-C to lightning adapter is multifunctional. Have an old lightning charger? Simply use this adapter to plug it into the iPhone 15. Don’t want to let go of your lightning EarPods? Simply unplug the charger and use the same adapter to plug in the headset.

Of course, you will have to pay a slight premium for added convenience brought about by the adapter. That said, if you don’t need an all-encompassing adapter, you should snag a more affordable connector from the list.

FAQs for Lightning to USB-C Adapters

Repurpose Old Accessories

Picking up any of the best lightning to USB-C adapters for your iPhone 15 mentioned above will allow you to use your old iPhone accessories. This way, you won’t have to invest in new cables if you have multiple lightning cables lying around. You’ll also be able to use your earbuds and other audio accessories seamlessly.