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20 watt charging or not?

Can a new 20 watt Apple charger be used to charge an older iPad Pro?


I'm not sure how to determine the model of this iPad; how is that done?


Thank you,.

iPad 2, 9

Posted on May 5, 2021 5:12 AM

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Posted on May 5, 2021 3:47 PM

If you have any year iPad Pro with a 12.9 inch screen, you CAN use the 20W power/charging adapter block to PD fast charge your iPad Pro.

ALL year model iPad Pros DO fast charge with a larger wattage Apple power/charging adapter.

The ONLY iPad Pro model that may not fast charge is the 2016 9.7 inch screen iPad Pro.

I own two older 2015/2016, 12.9 inch screen iPad Pros and both fast charge with the Apple 20W power/charging adapter.

No problem. No worries.

Both of my iPad Pro models charge in less than 3 hours.

You will need to purchase a USB-C to Lightning cable, either from Apple or from better third parties on Amazon, like from Anker Electronics, Belkin Electronics or even from Amazon Basics cable products.



Best of Luck to You!

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May 5, 2021 3:47 PM in response to JayMiller3

If you have any year iPad Pro with a 12.9 inch screen, you CAN use the 20W power/charging adapter block to PD fast charge your iPad Pro.

ALL year model iPad Pros DO fast charge with a larger wattage Apple power/charging adapter.

The ONLY iPad Pro model that may not fast charge is the 2016 9.7 inch screen iPad Pro.

I own two older 2015/2016, 12.9 inch screen iPad Pros and both fast charge with the Apple 20W power/charging adapter.

No problem. No worries.

Both of my iPad Pro models charge in less than 3 hours.

You will need to purchase a USB-C to Lightning cable, either from Apple or from better third parties on Amazon, like from Anker Electronics, Belkin Electronics or even from Amazon Basics cable products.



Best of Luck to You!

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