Belkin BoostCharge Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable — 2 m, Black
MFi certifiedFast charging up to 30 WDouble-braided nylonTested to 10,000+ bends
The Belkin BoostCharge Braided cable (part number CAA004BT2MBK) connects an iPhone or a Lightning iPad to a USB-C charger or computer, and it is the braided version — the one to buy if the last cable frayed at the plug. It supports USB Power Delivery fast charging up to 30 W, so with a 20 W or better USB-C charger an iPhone reaches half charge in about half an hour instead of trickling overnight. The jacket is double-braided nylon, tested to more than 10,000 bends, and the cable is MFi certified — Apple’s licensing programme, which is what stops a Lightning cable being rejected after an iOS update. It also carries data, so photos and videos sync from a USB-C computer over the same cable.
Compatibility — check before buying:
USB-C at one end, Lightning at the other. The USB-C end plugs into a USB-C wall charger, a car charger, a power bank or a USB-C laptop; the Lightning end into an iPhone up to the 14 series, a Lightning iPad, an AirPods case or another Apple Lightning accessory. Belkin has tested it with iPhone 8 through 11 Pro Max, iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, and the iPad Pro 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch 2nd generation. Fast charging needs a USB-C Power Delivery charger — the cable permits up to 30 W, the adapter supplies it. Belkin lists this cable in 1 m, 2 m and 3 m, in black and white.
Best For
✓ iPhone owners with a USB-C charger who want real fast charging
✓ Anyone who has frayed a Lightning cable at the connector
✓ MacBook owners syncing an iPhone or iPad over USB-C
✓ People who want a cable that outlasts several bundled ones
✓ Travellers who need one durable cable rather than two spares
✓ Anyone burned by an uncertified cable that stopped working
Key Features
Up to 30 W Power Delivery
Higher than the 18 W many USB-C to Lightning cables are rated at. Paired with a 20 W or better charger it takes an iPhone from flat to half charge in around 30 minutes.
Double-braided nylon, 10,000+ bends
Cables fail at the neck where they bend, not in the middle. A double-braided jacket tested past 10,000 cycles is the difference between replacing a cable once and replacing it yearly.
MFi certified
Apple’s licensing programme. An MFi cable is authorised to connect to Apple devices and keeps working after software updates — uncertified cables are the ones that fail after an update.
Charge and sync
Data as well as power, so photos and videos transfer from a USB-C computer over the same cable rather than needing a second one.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Belkin |
| Model |
BoostCharge Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable |
| Part Number |
CAA004BT2MBK |
| MPN |
CAA004BT2MBK |
| EAN / GTIN |
0745883788804 |
| Power and data |
| Maximum power |
Up to 30 W USB Power Delivery |
| Data |
Yes — charge and sync |
| Certification |
MFi certified |
| Requirement |
Fast charging needs a USB-C Power Delivery charger |
| Connectivity |
| Connector |
24-pin USB-C, male |
| Connector (second end) |
Apple Lightning, male |
| Length |
2 m |
| Other lengths |
Belkin also lists 1 m and 3 m versions |
| Build |
| Jacket |
Double-braided nylon |
| Durability |
Tested to more than 10,000 bends |
| Colour |
Black |
| Other colours |
Also available in white |
| Support |
| In the box |
Cable |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Belkin calls this a “Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable” (BoostCharge), so it is listed with Mac and Lightning cables. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will it charge my iPhone?
The cable supports up to 30 W of USB Power Delivery. With a 20 W or better USB-C charger that means roughly 0 to 50% in half an hour; with a laptop USB-C port it charges at whatever that port supplies.
What does MFi certified mean?
It is Apple’s licensing programme for Lightning accessories. MFi cables are authorised to connect to Apple devices and will not stop working after an iOS update.
Is the braid worth paying for?
It is tested past 10,000 bends, against a plain PVC cable that typically splits at the strain relief within a year or two of daily use. If you have replaced a cable before, that is what you are buying.
Can I sync as well as charge?
Yes. It carries data, so photos and videos transfer from a USB-C computer over the same cable.
Singular Expert Insight
This is the cable most iPhone owners should have bought when they got a USB-C charger. Two details make it worth more than the cheapest USB-C to Lightning lead. The power rating is 30 W rather than the 18 W common in this category — not because a phone draws 30 W, but because a cable rated at its limit runs hotter and ages faster. And the braid, tested past 10,000 bends, is the difference between one purchase and an annual one. MFi certification is not optional on Lightning: uncertified cables are the ones that stop working after an update. See our
Mac and Lightning cables and
USB-C chargers.
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You charge a Lightning iPhone or iPad from a USB-C charger, want genuine fast charging, and want a cable that lasts.
Skip it if
You only charge from USB-A ports — a USB-A to Lightning cable is the right shape — or all your devices have moved to USB-C.
Also consider
A 20 W or higher USB-C Power Delivery charger, without which the cable cannot fast-charge, and a shorter version for the car.