I've been using this cable to charge every day for months. I haven't had a single issue with it, both ends are rock solid and won't come loose or snag In my charging port, the phone cord has a river cotton feel, similar to old fashioned lamp cords, which is nice. Well-crafted pluses that are easy to see in low-light conditions look good compared to standard black or white cables. There are no downsides. found none at the time i used it.