Counterfeit power adapters and cables for Apple devices are almost indistinguishable from the original in appearance, but they are not nearly as good, and in extreme cases, they can also cause harm. How to separate the wheat from the chaff?
At buying Apple products pay attention to the following things:
Color
Apple's original power adapter is white, and among the text on it is the mark of the American UL organization. Because counterfeiters are capable of faking many things, check the text carefully. You will not find grammatical errors in the original.
Packing
Apple also sells power adapters separately, but they are enclosed in a white box. They are not in a plastic case or even without a case. Accessories from Apple-authorized manufacturers are also packaged in boxes with the Apple logo and “Made for iPhone” or “Made for iPhone iPad iPod.
Online shopping
Because counterfeiters copy the originals in detail, especially when buying online, it is more difficult to "eye" distinguish an original from a fake. But maybe someone has already gotten angry and expressed their anger during the reviews of the product in question. It's always worth checking them out.
Text on cable
The original Lighting cable has “Designed by Apple in California” and “Assembled in China”, “Assembled in Vietnam” or “Indústria Brasileira” printed about 18 cm from the USB plug, followed by a 12-digit serial number. The text is small in light gray, so it's hard to see. If it is not there or the text is different, then you may be dealing with a fake.
The price
An original Apple power adapter costs a concrete pile of euros, and if the price for it is abnormally low, you can be sure that it is a fake.
