Firebird74

Q: Can I use an iPad charger to charge MacBook?

In my quest to carry less stuff around with me I was wondering if a 10W iPad charger with a USB Male - USB-C cable would be a good bag accessory?  It would mean that I only need one charger for iPhone, iPad and MacBook when on the road. (and it's tiny!).  Would it provide just enough power to run the MacBook when I have drained the battery completely? Does anyone know what the total draw of a MacBook in operation would be?

MacBook, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Feb 11, 2016 6:07 AM

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Q: Can I use an iPad charger to charge MacBook?

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  • by jeffd55,

    jeffd55 jeffd55 Feb 12, 2016 12:32 PM in response to Firebird74
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    Feb 12, 2016 12:32 PM in response to Firebird74

    Hello Firebird74,

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. 

     

    I understand that you would like to use the 10W power adapter from your iPad to charge your MacBook Pro. I found the following article on which power adapters are for use with the MacBook Pro:

    Find the right power adapter and cord for your Mac notebook

    According to the power output listed on the adapters for the Macbook Pro, depending on the model you have, the adapters range from 29W to 85W and the 10W iPad adapter would just not provide enough power.

     

    Best regards. 

  • by Firebird74,

    Firebird74 Firebird74 Feb 12, 2016 2:08 PM in response to jeffd55
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    Feb 12, 2016 2:08 PM in response to jeffd55

    Hi Jeffd55

     

    It's not a MacBook Pro, it's a MacBook 2015 (12" Retina Model).  I actually did this today, and it worked a treat.  Would be interesting to know what the actual draw is on a MacBook 2015.