What Charging Cable Works with a Juice Power Bank?
By Juice_UK | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: Product Reviews
Find out which USB cable you need to charge your Juice power bank and your devices. Covers USB-C, Lightning, and USB-A options for the Juice Animals 10,000mAh model.
Quick answer
The Juice Animals 10,000mAh power bank uses a USB-C input to charge itself, and it can output power via USB-A or USB-C. You'll need a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging the power bank, or a Lightning/USB-C cable for your devices.
Charging the power bank vs charging your device
The Juice Animals Charge Power Bank (10,000mAh) has a USB-C port for recharging its internal battery. To charge the power bank itself, you need a USB-C to USB-C cable and a compatible USB-C wall charger. Once the power bank is charged, you can use either the USB-A or USB-C output ports to charge your phone, tablet, or other gadgets. The cable you use for your device depends on its charging port—most modern Android and newer Apple devices use USB-C, while older iPhones and iPads use a Lightning connector.
USB-C vs Lightning: what's the difference?
USB-C is a universal standard used by many devices for both charging and data transfer. The Juice Animals power bank supports USB-C output, so you can charge a USB-C phone directly with a USB-C to USB-C cable. Lightning is a proprietary Apple connector used on iPhones (up to iPhone 14) and some iPads. To charge an Apple Lightning device from the power bank, you'll need a USB-A to Lightning cable (since the power bank has a USB-A output). The Juice Apple Lightning Charging Cable 2m is a good option—it's a USB-A to Lightning cable that works with the power bank's USB-A port.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I charge my Juice power bank with a USB-A to USB-C cable?
- No, the Juice Animals power bank's input is USB-C only. You need a USB-C to USB-C cable connected to a USB-C charger. A USB-A to USB-C cable will not fit or charge the power bank.
- What cable do I need to charge an iPhone from the Juice power bank?
- Use a USB-A to Lightning cable, such as the Juice Apple Lightning Charging Cable 2m. Plug the USB-A end into the power bank's output port and the Lightning end into your iPhone. For iPhones with USB-C (iPhone 15 and later), use a USB-C to USB-C cable instead.
- Can I use the same cable to charge the power bank and my phone?
- Yes, if you use a USB-C to USB-C cable. It works both for recharging the power bank (plug into the USB-C input) and for charging a USB-C device from the power bank's USB-C output. The Juice Animals Type C to Type C Braided 2M Charging Cable is a good single-cable solution.
- Does the Juice power bank come with a cable?
- The Juice Animals power bank is sold without a charging cable. You'll need to purchase a USB-C cable separately to charge the power bank and a device-specific cable for your gadgets. Check your device's port before buying a cable—USB-C for most modern phones, Lightning for older Apple devices.
Cables that work with your Juice power bank
- Juice Animals Charge Power Bank – 10,000mAh - Snow Leopard / Zebra: The Juice Animals Charge Power Bank delivers reliable 10,000 mAh portable power with a USB-C input for charging and USB-A/USB-C outputs for devices. This means you need a USB-C to USB-C cable to recharge the power bank, and then you can use either a USB-C or USB-A cable to charge your phone or tablet.
Juice Animals Charge Power Bank – 10,000mAh - Snow Leopard / Zebra - Juice Apple Lightning Charging Cable 2m: The Juice Apple Lightning Charging Cable 2m provides a 2 metre connection for Apple devices using the Lightning port, available in Coral, Aqua, White or Ocean. This cable plugs into the power bank's USB-A output, making it the right choice for charging iPhones and older iPads from your Juice power bank.
Juice Apple Lightning Charging Cable 2m - Juice Animals Type C to Type C Braided 2M Charging Cable: The Juice Animals Type C to Type C Braided 2M Charging Cable allows charging and syncing via USB-C, with a braided design for durability. Use this cable to recharge the power bank itself or to charge a USB-C device directly from the power bank's USB-C output—it's a two-in-one solution.
