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If I charge a MacBook with a 60w adapter will it ruin the battery or not?

I bought an 60w wall adapter, can I charge with it or it will ruin the battery?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 7:23 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2020 7:46 PM

No, you can safely use a charger with a higher wattage than the one provided with your Mac, although it won't charge faster or perform differently.


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If I charge a MacBook with a 60w adapter will it ruin the battery or not?

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