Should I buy the old 30w charger?

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Should I buy the old 30w charger?

I want to get the 30w charger and as far as I understand Apple has discontinued the old model (MR2A2LL/A) for a new more compatible model (MY1W2AM/A) but I can't find anywhere what this "better compatibility" means.

I currently own an iPhone 12 Pro, an Apple Watch Series 6, the Airpods Pro and the Airpods Max and soon to buy the Magsafe duo charger.

I don't live in the US and I can only find the old model for now. Is it worth waiting for the new model to come down here? Or is the old model OK for me according to the devices listed before?

Thank you all in advance.

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Jan 13, 2021 2:57 PM

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FoxFifth

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Jan 13, 2021 4:39 PM in response to seba_opazo

Sorry -- I haven't seen any information from Apple about the difference between the old and new model. They have the same output and are compatible with the devices you listed.

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FoxFifth

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Jan 13, 2021 3:47 PM in response to seba_opazo

Sorry, I missed the "duo" in your original post.

Either Buy 20W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple or 30W USB‑C Power Adapter - Apple will work and is OK for all of the devices you listed.

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deggie

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Jan 13, 2021 4:19 PM in response to seba_opazo

It is smaller than the one currently offered and is a compatible fast speed charger. You are going to need 30W to simultaneously charge your Watch and iPhone, I'd wait for the new one.

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FoxFifth

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Jan 13, 2021 3:35 PM in response to seba_opazo

The 20W USB-C charger is compatible with those devices and is specifically recommended for use with the MagSafe Charger. See the following from MagSafe Charger - Apple

Recommended: 20W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately)

Also see compatibility section of: Buy 20W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple

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seba_opazo Author

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Jan 13, 2021 3:41 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thanks for your kind reply. But the recommended charger for the MagSafe duo seems to be different, am I right?

"– 20W USB-C Power Adapter that supports 9V/2.22A (sold separately) for faster wireless charging up to 11W

– 27W or higher USB-C Power Adapter that supports 9V/3A (sold separately) for faster wireless charging up to 14W"

For what I can see a 27w or higher is recommended for even faster wireless charging. I might be missing something though since my knowledge in the area is not the best.

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seba_opazo Author

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Jan 13, 2021 3:49 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thanks again, but I think you're missing my question lol.

I want to know if the new 30w charger will offer something that's worth the wait instead of getting the old 30w charger right away.

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Should I buy the old 30w charger?

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