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MacBook charger for IPad

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Can I charge my iPad Air with the cable and adapter form MacBook Air ?

Posted on May 18, 2021 7:46 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 1:49 AM

The USB Power Adapter for your MacBook Air is perfectly usable with your iPad Air - and will safely charge your iPad at its maximum supported charging rate.


Assuming that you have an iPad Air4, the current model, both the iPad and Power Adapter support USB PD (Power Delivery) Fast Charging - which permits faster charging of your iPad at its maximum 18W charging rate (i.e., 2A @9V or 1.5A @12V).


Should you have an earlier iPad Air1, Air2 or Air3, the Power Adapter will default to standard 5V operation, reducing the charging rate to 2.4A @5V (12W).

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May 19, 2021 1:49 AM in response to AlexandraCh29

The USB Power Adapter for your MacBook Air is perfectly usable with your iPad Air - and will safely charge your iPad at its maximum supported charging rate.


Assuming that you have an iPad Air4, the current model, both the iPad and Power Adapter support USB PD (Power Delivery) Fast Charging - which permits faster charging of your iPad at its maximum 18W charging rate (i.e., 2A @9V or 1.5A @12V).


Should you have an earlier iPad Air1, Air2 or Air3, the Power Adapter will default to standard 5V operation, reducing the charging rate to 2.4A @5V (12W).

MacBook charger for IPad

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