Lightning to USB Adapter, Which One to Buy?

If you want to connect a pendrive to the iPhone or iPad or any other external element that has USB, the truth is that you will not be able to do it by default. This is because these devices, except for the iPad Pro, have a Lightning connector for which there are hardly any accessories on the market. However they have an easy solution with an adapter that goes from USB to Lightning. Precisely in this article we show you which, in our opinion, are the best.

Lightning to USB Adapter

Why buy an adapter for iPhone or iPad

The decision to buy one of the adapters like the ones we will see next is interesting for multiple functions. Some of the most outstanding and that probably make you consider your purchase are these:

  • Connect USB sticks, hard drives or SSDs.
  • Make copies of data on an external accessory.
  • Connect wired peripherals or nano receivers (mice, keyboards, etc.)
  • Access files like videos and photos stored on an external item.
  • Facilities to work with documents to share later.
  • Saving the money that a cloud storage service costs.
  • Quickly transfer documents to internal storage, iCloud or other services.
  • Connect cameras and view photos and videos recorded with it.
  • Connect microphones and speakers.

It should be noted that by connecting an external storage device you can see it from the Files app on your iPhone or iPad as if it were just another folder.

Lightning to USB cables (male)

Below are the recommended cables that only serve as intermediaries between the female Lightning of the iPhone and iPad with another accessory that has a female USB, since the cables are male at both ends. These can also be used to charge the device.

AmazonBasics

AmazonBasics

The most typical cables that we find in the original box of the iPhone and iPad, but manufactured and sold by Amazon. The advantage of these is that they can be longer than the original and with the guarantees that they are of quality by having the MFi certificate from Apple itself. They also have a braided material along the cable that could be of vital importance in ensuring greater durability.

RAMPOW

RAMPOW

This other cable is very similar to the previous one in terms of materials and qualities, also with Apple’s MFi certificate. Its great attraction is that it has versions that go from a length of 20 centimeters to 2 meters. The aluminum outer material is designed to be shockproof and disastrous in drawers where you are rubbing against materials that can damage it. It is not unbreakable, logically, but it provides a higher quality than Apple’s officials.

Lightning to USB Adapters

Official Apple adapter

Adaptador oficial Apple

This adapter has been designed by Apple itself and although its price may not be the best, it is still a possibility considering the guarantee that it will work correctly. It offers the possibility of connecting USB and USB-C elements through the Lightning input. As we say, it is not the most recommended by price issue and then we will see others with a better price, but if you want to know about the existence of an official accessory in this regard, this is it.

Goingaux adapter

This adapter has been designed to work fully on iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and later, so devices such as an iPhone 6 could not benefit from its advantages. It is especially ideal for connecting cameras using its corresponding USB output. Its size is very small and it is also at a very affordable price. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, it can be an excellent option.

Amatage adapter

Amatage

The Amatage brand brings this adapter that already at first shows a better price than Apple, much better in fact. In your case you only have a USB connection to connect other devices using Lightning, but it could be more than enough in your case. Perhaps the short extension of your cable is not the most ideal in which case, but it is also a good way not to take up too much space when it is being used.

3 in 1 adapter

Adaptador 3 en 1

This adapter considerably improves the previous ones due to the fact that it has two female USB and one USB-C connections. This provides greater versatility when connecting external devices to the iPhone or iPad. Its price is not high and it also guarantees good quality connections. The construction material, far from being the best, is also good and will not break easily.

Lightning hub

Hub Lightning

This is one of the few hubs that we found with Lightning output. Its main advantage lies in the versatility it provides, since it has an SD card reader, another TF card reader, a USB Type-C port, a 3.5 mm audio jack and 1 USB 2.0 port. Perhaps its greatest sin lies in the fact that with several connected devices at the same time it can collapse, but this is ultimately a problem of the Lightning standard itself. In any case, it is extremely interesting to be able to connect so many types of connections to an iPhone or iPad.

Pendrives with Lightning

These are yet another variant for which an intermediate connection between the storage device and the iPhone or iPad will not be necessary. You can directly store files in them and view them just by connecting them to your computer.

ZHAKE USB stick and Lightning

Pendrive Lightning USB y micro USB

This is a fantastic 3-in-1 pendrive with which you can store all kinds of files and documents and be able to view it on practically any device. Why? Well, for its triple Lightning output connection, micro USB USB 3.0, allowing wide device compatibility. It is available in a single 64 GB version, which could be a drawback if you are looking for something else, although the truth is that it is a more than acceptable capacity for a lot of uses. It is also possible to choose it in various colors.

SanDisk iXpand

SanDisk iXpand

The renowned SanDisk brand has this flash drive with a curious flexible design that protects the Lightning connection at its end. Despite the fact that its transfer speed is somewhat limited due to this Apple standard, the truth is that it comes in handy for all kinds of uses. There are versions of various capacities: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. The price increases depending on this capacity, but the truth is that it is not an expensive device considering the rest of accessories of this type that exist on the market.

KANCOO USB Lightning Memory

KANKOO

This is another multipurpose flash drive as it also has four possible outputs, both USB and Lightning, but also with micro USB and even USB-C outputs. It is available in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB versions, having plenty of space to store any type of information. Its price is more than reasonable and it works even for older iPhone like the 6s, but also for iPad. If you are looking for a good quality without spending a lot of money, it may be your best option.