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Can Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter deliver 96w power to Macbook Pro 16 inch over its USB-C port?

I just bought a Macbook Pro 16 inch, and I was wondering if I can use my Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to charge my Macbook using its USB-C passthrough port at full 96w power.

MacBook Pro 16", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 23, 2020 12:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2020 6:01 AM

That depends on which version of that adapter you have.


I support a few hundred Macs, and what I've written below is based on personal observation. I haven't seen it documented anywhere.


Adapters made before August of 2019, labeled as Model A1621, only pass ≅55 watts when used with 16-inch Macs and their matching 96 watt adapters.


The newer version, model A2119, passes ≅90 watts.


You can see how much power your Mac is getting by typing this command in the terminal:

system_profiler SPPowerDataType | grep Wattage


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Feb 13, 2020 6:01 AM in response to m82akash

That depends on which version of that adapter you have.


I support a few hundred Macs, and what I've written below is based on personal observation. I haven't seen it documented anywhere.


Adapters made before August of 2019, labeled as Model A1621, only pass ≅55 watts when used with 16-inch Macs and their matching 96 watt adapters.


The newer version, model A2119, passes ≅90 watts.


You can see how much power your Mac is getting by typing this command in the terminal:

system_profiler SPPowerDataType | grep Wattage


Can Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter deliver 96w power to Macbook Pro 16 inch over its USB-C port?

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