Apple USB-C to Magsafe 3 Cable (2m)

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It's only 16-inch MacBook Pro models that max out at 140W, but the 14-inch machines also use ‌MagSafe‌ charging for cohesiveness. The lower-end 14-inch machines ship with a 67W power adapter but can take advantage of a 96W power adapter, while the higher-end 14-inch machines ship with the 96W adapter. Availability Apple's latest MacBook Pros have MagSafe, SD card slots and camera notches". Engadget . Retrieved 18 October 2021. MagSafe‌ for Mac is not a new technology, and it was previously used starting in 2012. ‌MagSafe‌, as the name suggests, uses magnets to connect a charger to a charging port on the Mac, with the idea that if a ‌MagSafe‌ cable is pulled, it disconnects safely without pulling the MacBook down from wherever it might be resting. When Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 12 last October he detailed all the shiny new features: he lauded over 5G connectivity, waxed lyrical about the cameras and gushed about the flat-edged design. But one thing that received less attention than it deserved was the revival of Apple’s magnetic charging system MagSafe.

Plug the USB-C power adapter into the wall outlet, connect the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to the adapter and to your Mac, then try charging again.

Magsafe 3 – Apple’s New MagSafe Charger for MacBook Pro

There are three different versions of MagSafe, conveniently known as MagSafe 1, MagSafe 2 and MagSafe 3. That’s if we ignore the different wireless MagSafe for iPhone (see above) of course! The rectangular metal shroud surrounding the pins acts as shielding for the electrical pins and a ferrous attractor for the magnet in the laptop.

Apple brings MagSafe 3 to the new MacBook Pro". The Verge. 18 October 2021 . Retrieved 19 October 2021. The catch with these fast charging speeds over MagSafe 3 is that you have to use the USB-C power adapter (or one that's more powerful) that Apple includes in the box. The 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with either a 67-watt (for the M1 Pro with 8-core CPU model) or 96-watt power adapter (for the other M1 Pro or M1 Max models), while the 16-inch MacBook Pro requires you to use Apple's brand new 140-watt USB-C power adapter, which happens to be the most powerful adapter that it has ever made. Intel-Based Apple Portables: Identifying the Right Power Adapter and Power Cord". Apple Inc. 7 July 2023. MagSafe 2 is thinnerand was designed for MacBook’s released after 2009. MagSafe 1 and MagSafe 2 are not interchangeable, but Apple still sellsthis MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter, enabling you to use the original MagSafe with later MagSafe 2 devices. Avoid putting single use cards like hotel cards against the magnet in the ‌iPhone‌ or the ‌MagSafe‌ ChargerWith MagSafe, your iPhone doesn’t just charge; it charges in style. The MagSafe charger aligns perfectly with the iPhone’s charging coil, thanks to those trusty magnets. The result? Secure, efficient wireless charging. But it’s not all gravy: MagSafe charging is limited to just 15W which, by 2023 standards, is incredibly slow. Fleishman, Glenn (12 March 2015). "Will your new MacBook crash to the ground without MagSafe? (Yes.)". Macworld . Retrieved 28 October 2016. Apple transitioned to ‌MagSafe‌ largely for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which is now able to charge at up to 140W, a charging speed not supported by USB-C cables. MagSafe‌ 3 charging capabilities are available for the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 and the 2022 MacBook Air. The ‌MagSafe‌ 3 charging cables are not compatible with any other Macs, including older Macs that used ‌MagSafe‌ 2. MagSafe for iPhone Foresman, Chris (5 May 2009). "Apple Sued over Reputed Fire Hazard of MagSafe Power Adapter". Ars Technica . Retrieved 9 July 2012.

Several methods have been devised to protect the MagSafe from failure, including wrapping the cable with tape or sliding protective plastic around the cable. [23] As with other wireless chargers, your iPhone or MagSafe Charger might get slightly warmer while your iPhone charges. To extend the lifespan of your battery, if the battery gets too warm, software might limit charging above 80 percent. To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Like all iPhones, the ‌iPhone‌ 12 and 13 models with their ‌MagSafe‌ technology can cause interference with medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators. Apple recommends keeping ‌iPhone‌ 12 models and all ‌MagSafe‌ accessories a safe distance away from implanted medical devices.

Apple MagSafe charger

Apple swapped from ‌MagSafe‌ to USB-C in 2016, but at this point, the Mac's power needs have exceeded what's possible with USB-C, so Apple needed another solution, and that solution was a return to ‌MagSafe‌ charging. How MagSafe for Mac Works Porter, Jon (19 October 2021). "Apple's new 140 W charger can fast charge a lot more than just your MacBook Pro". The Verge . Retrieved 19 October 2021.