With Apple’s recent announcement of a Lightning connector for its new iPhone, it seems like the question of which Lightning cable to buy has become a popular topic.

However, there are many ways to choose between the various options available, and it’s important to keep in mind that there’s no one best way to go about choosing the right cable for your needs.

In this article, we’ll cover how to choose the right Lightning cable for a variety of iPhone and iPad accessories, and we’ll also offer a few tips on what you can do to help you choose the best one for your situation.