

The " MagSafe 2" power connector on all 13-Inch (A1425, A1502) and 15-Inch (A1398) Retina Display MacBook Pro models as well as the "Mid-2012" and subsequent MacBook Air models is similar to the earlier " MagSafe" connector, and it works in the same way, but they are not the same size nor are they interchangeable. What is the difference between MagSafe and magsafe 2? For example, you can safely use an 85W power adapter (for MacBook Pro) on a MacBook Air (which requires only 45W) or MacBook (which requires 65W). The way Apple power adapters are designed is that you can use any charger on any laptop that has the same, or lower, power rating.

The circuitry that controls the charge rate and cutoff are built into the laptop itself, and doesn't care what the power source is.Ĭorrespondingly, do all Macbooks have the same charger? Non-USB-C MacBooks: For older MacBooks that don’t support USB-C. Once connected, simply press the V88’s Power Button to begin charging. Subsequently, question is, can you use an 85w charger on a MacBook Pro 13? Originally Answered: Is it safe to charge a MacBook ( Pro 13") with an 85W MagSafe charger? Yes, it is safe to use a higher wattage power adapter than your model shipped with. USB-C MacBooks: If you have a newer MacBook that charges from USB Type C, you can connect directly from our V88 USB-C PD laptop battery using the USB-C to USB-C charging cable that came with your computer. You should not use a 45W with the MacBook Pro 13 since that is lower than its 60W requirement. In this regard, what charger does my MacBook Pro use?įor instance, the MacBook Pro 13 inch uses a 60W MagSafe, but you can use an 85W MagSafe to charge or power it (although it will not charge any faster). PARENIA Mac Book Pro Charger, Mac Charger, 61W USB C Air Charger (for MacBook Pro 16/15/13 Inch, for New MacBook Air 13 Inch 2020/2019/2018,12 Inch), Including USB-C Charge Cable (6.6ft/2m) 4.6 out of 5 stars152 26.7726. MacBook Pro (Retina, 15 inch, Mid 2015) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) Macbook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)Ĩ5W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector Computers that use the 85W MagSafe 2 Adapter
