Okay, so I've been using this Apple USB-C to Lightning cable for about a month now, and here's my real talk review.

First off - yes, it's expensive. Like, why does a cable cost this much? But after going through three cheap knockoffs in six months, I finally caved and bought this.

The good stuff: This thing CHARGES FAST. Like 'oh-crap-I'm-at-5%-but-need-to-leave-in-15-minutes' fast. It works perfectly with my iPhone 13 and iPad Pro. The 1m length is actually perfect - not too short, not too long.

Build quality is solid. No fraying yet (looking at you, previous cables). The connectors fit snug but not too tight. And no weird 'this device isn't supported' messages!

But here's the thing - it's still just a cable. If you're careful with your stuff, maybe go for a cheaper option first. But if you're tired of replacing cables every few months (like me), this might actually save you money long-term.

Final verdict: Overpriced? Absolutely. Worth it? Surprisingly... yes.