Pros: 1. cheap 2. multiple cables: 1. two lightning cables, but only one works for each type of iPhone, the other has a very slow battery charging speed and can it not at the handover date. 2. Both Lightning cables have a very low lifespan in daily use including charging. I bought 3 sets of this cable, 2 sets of cables failed after about 45 days of daily use. Only one set works so far because I have it on my laptop for data transfer and don't use it that often. Verdict: Not recommended for heavy use, but can be a good backup if you're just using it for anything since it's retractable and has multiple cables. Reference (ignored): I also tried some other retractable cords but didn't find any durable ones. So my suggestion is to just use a regular cable for everyday use. As for the regular type of Lightning cable, I recommend buying direct from Apple or going with Anker, both of which are pretty durable.