Apple markets USB-C Power Adapters that are rated for different wattage levels, depending on the power requirements of the notebook or mobile device.[1]
Product history[]
Teardown of Apple 140W USB-C GaN Charger
The 29-watt USB-C Power Adapter was the first to be released in 2015 and was also included with the MacBook with Retina display.[2] The 96-watt USB-C Power Adapter was released in 2019 to meet the power requirements of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The 140-watt USB-C Power Adapter was released in 2021 for the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max-based MacBook Pros, but is only available as a separate purchase to support fast charging when used with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The 140-watt version is also the first to incorporate Gallium nitride to improve efficiency by reducing its energy loss to heat, as well as its size.[3]
Supported devices[]
Using any of the following chargers from Apple will enable fast charging on an iPhone 8 or later to reach 50% battery in around 30 minutes. Using a higher-rated charger than the power requirements of the device is fine, but vice-versa is not recommended.[4] The 67W, 96W, and 140W chargers can be used with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to charge MacBook Pro models introduced in October 2021.[5]
- 140W USB-C Power Adapter — 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 or later
- 96W USB-C Power Adapter — 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 or later
- 87W USB-C Power Adapter — 15-inch MacBook Pro 2016 to 2019 (discontinued)
- 67W USB-C Power Adapter — 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021 or later
- 61W USB-C Power Adapter — 13-inch MacBook Pro 2016 or later (discontinued)
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter — 13-inch MacBook Air 2018 or later
- 29W USB-C Power Adapter — 12-inch MacBook 2015 to 2019 (discontinued)[6]
- 20W USB-C Power Adapter — iPhone 12 to 13, iPad Pro (5th gen), iPad Air (4th to 5th gen)
- 18W USB-C Power Adapter — iPhone 8 to 11, iPad Pro (3rd gen) (discontinued)[7]
Supported cables[]
- 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 and above)
- USB-C to USB Adapter (no fast charging)
- Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable
Supported accessories[]
The larger adapters (29W and above) have a removable "duckhead" that can be switched for use with different types of power connectors.
References[]
- ↑ Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook, Apple Support. 2020-05-01.
- ↑ MacBook (2015) Unboxing and First Impressions by Slashdot, YouTube. 2015-04-15.
- ↑ Apple's 140W 16-inch MacBook Pro charger gets the teardown treatment by William Gallagher, Apple Insider. 2021-10-29.
- ↑ Fast charge your iPhone, Apple Support. 2020-10-22.
- ↑ MagSafe on the new MacBook Pro: Everything you need to know by Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider. 2021-10-20.
- ↑ [About Mac power adapters, Apple Support. 2021-10-27.
- ↑ About Apple USB power adapters, Apple Support. 2021-09-23.
External links[]
- 140W USB-C Power Adapter at Apple
- 96W USB-C Power Adapter
- 87W USB-C Power Adapter (archived 2016-10-30)
- 67W USB-C Power Adapter
- 61W USB-C Power Adapter (archived 2018-12-27)
- 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- 29W USB-C Power Adapter (archived 2016-10-30)
- 20W USB-C Power Adapter
- 18W USB-C Power Adapter (archived 2018-12-09)
Articles[]
- Yes, your old 18W adapter charges the iPhone 12 as fast as the new 20W charger be Daniel Petrov at PhoneArena (2021-07-06)
- Un prototype de chargeur Apple transparent (French) by Pierre Dandumont and Le Journal du Lapin (2022-03-11)
