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Using Different USB-C MacBook Power Adaptors Interchangeably

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I'm curious to know what the ramifications are (if any) when using USB-C power adaptors for MacBooks interchangeably.


For example, is it okay to use a power adaptor for a MacBook Pro 13-inch on a MacBook Air 13-inch, and so on? Or a MacBook Pro 15-inch power adaptor on a MacBook Air 13-inch?

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 2:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 6:59 AM

Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook - Apple Support

"You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Mac notebook. You can use a compatible higher wattage power adapter without issue, but it won't make your computer charge faster or operate differently. If you use a power adapter that is lower in wattage than the adapter that came with your Mac, it won't provide enough power to your computer."

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Dec 6, 2020 6:59 AM in response to Harlemite In Stockholm

Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook - Apple Support

"You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Mac notebook. You can use a compatible higher wattage power adapter without issue, but it won't make your computer charge faster or operate differently. If you use a power adapter that is lower in wattage than the adapter that came with your Mac, it won't provide enough power to your computer."

Using Different USB-C MacBook Power Adaptors Interchangeably

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