The Dual USB-C Port Power Adapters were announced by Apple on June 6 at the 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference.[1]
Product history[]
Completely Different - Teardown of Apple 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter
The first 35-watt versions became available for pre-order on June 17 and became available in stores on June 22, 2022.[2] A compact version was included with premium configurations of the MacBook Air with Apple M2 chip.[3][4] A full-size version also became available separately for users who need to attach optional "duckhead" adapters, such as ones from the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit or the Power Adapter Extension Cable.[5]
Supported devices[]
Apple recommends the 35-watt dual chargers for the following devices:
- AirPods
- Apple Watch
- iPad
- iPhone
- MacBook Air 2018 and later
Power output[]
The adapters support the USB Power Delivery 3.0 spedification. The fixed power delivery options for a single device include 5 or 9 volts at 3 amps, 15 volts at 2.33 amps, or 20 volts at 1.75 amps at up to a maxinum of 35 watts. If two devices, such as a MacBook Air, iPhone, and/or iPad are attached, each will receive 17.5 watts. If an Apple Watch or AirPods charger is connected, it will receive up to 7.5 watts, while the remaining 27.5 watts is available for another device.[6]
Supported cables[]
Neither version of the chargers include the following:[5]
- Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable
- USB-C Charge Cable
- USB-C to Lightning Cable
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (67W or higher adapter recommended for MacBook Pro models)
- USB-C to USB Adapter (no fast charging)
- Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ WWDC 2022 - June 6 by Apple, YouTube. 2022-06-06.
- ↑ Apple 35W Dual USB-C power adapters available to order by Wesley Jillard, AppleInsider. 2022-06-17.
- ↑ Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip, Apple Inc. 2022-06-06.
- ↑ The MacBook Air M2 comes with a dual-port power adapter by Jon Fingas, Engadget. 2022-06-06.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Apple just announced not one, but two multi-port USB-C chargers by Oliver Haslam, iMore. 2022-06-06.
- ↑ [Teardown Reveals Components Inside Apple's New 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter by Juli Clover, MacRumors. 2022-06-21.
External links[]
- 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter at Apple
Reviews[]
- Hands on with Apple's new dual-output USB-C chargers by Andrew O'Hara at 9to5Mac (2022-06-21)

