I have bought several cords that have me pulling my hair out when it gets fussy and you hear it start then stop then charge back up. As little as they cost me, it's no bargain. They will be thrown away quickly. I've had these cables long enough to say they appear to be extremely durable. Reliable and not at all fragile, they don't need kid gloves to maintain their functionality. I also bought a set of five colored connectors to match these cables and I keep them paired for different devices. Feels very extravagant, wouldn't the Kardashians? It's okay, I'll continue anyway.