Is iPad Pro Compatible with MagSafe/MagSafe Duo?

No model of iPad support wireless charging. Charging of iPad is only possible via a direct/wired USB connection.

I evidently misunderstood your question - perhaps because this charging combination makes little sense…

Wireless charging of an iPhone using the iPad Pro as the power source, even if technically possible, is inefficient. Whilst the M1 models of iPad Pro can charge and iPhone via the iPad’s USB-C port, power output is limited to 7.5W - this being insufficient for wireless charging. MagSafe chargers require 12W or greater power input.

Given that iPad supports direct charging of an iPhone via a USB-C connection, why bother compromise efficiency of power transfer?

seanman236 wrote:

Use your iPad to charge other devices…

Per Apple: Away from a power outlet and need to charge your iPhone, other iPad, Apple Watch, or third-party USB device? Just connect the right cable or adapter to your iPad to share its long-lasting battery with your other devices:

• To charge your iPhone or earlier-model iPad that has a Lightning port, connect it to your iPad using the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable. If you have a Lightning to USB cable, you can combine it with the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter, then connect the adapter to iPad Pro.
• If you have two iPad models with USB-C ports, you can connect them directly with a USB-C cable. One iPad will draw power from the other. If you want to change which iPad charges, unplug the USB-C cable and then reconnect them.
• Charge your Apple Watch by connecting its Magnetic Charging Cable to your iPad via the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. If you have an Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable, you can connect it directly to your iPad.

You’ve already proved that Qi charging doesn’t work here, so use a (more battery-efficient) USB-C to Lightning cable.

If you want the official answer, you’ll want to check with Apple Support.

As a guess, the Qi charger asks for more power than the iPad Pro is willing to offer via PD.

I fully and wholly agree with Lotus Pilot.

While possible, in theory, in reality, this is not possible.

The iPad Pro does NOT output enough power for wireless charging, which needs, at least, 12W or greater.

Sorry.

seanman236 wrote:

Hi LotusPilot,

Thanks for following up.

Can you please provide me a link to your source for this 7.5 watt limit?

Thanks

Practical testing demonstrates that the iPad Pro can source a maximum of 7.5W using USB PD (Power Delivery). MagSafe has a published minimum USB PD power requirement of 12W.

This third-party page may provide some additional information, about MagSafe, that may be of interest to you:

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/10/29/the-real-story-behind-magsafe-usb-c-pd-and-why-you-need-a-20w-ac-charger

I have also found an additional reference from 9to5 of Mac that supports the iPad’a 7.5W source-power limitation:

https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/07/ipad-pro-usb-c-accessories/

I hope this information finally settles your inquiry - and evident distrust of information provided.

No - in short, it is not technically possible.

To repeat, the 2021 iPad Pro models can source a maximum of 7.5W. MagSafe requires 12W or greater.

NOT for charging devices!

For many external drives? Yes.

For many “old skool” mechanical spinning hard drives, AND EVEN for some USB-C hubs, the iPad Pro may need the addition of an external power source to work with some of these external devices.

You are incorrect in your assumptions.

What you wish to do is simply NOT possible.

Sorry.

I watched a very technical video review of the MI iPad Pro models on YouTube that, also, talked about the MI iPad Pro power output of the USB-C/Thunderbolt port that stated max output of anywhere between 7-10Ws, but I was having trouble finding that exact video, in my YouTube video history, to supply a link to.

I watch a LOT of Apple product reviews/technial reviews and teardowns/teardown reviews, on YouTube.

So, they are become a bit of a blur at a certain point.

Even at closse to 10W of power output, from the USB-C/Thundetbolt port, this is STILL not enough power to support magnetic charging from these new iPad Pro models.

Fully Understood. As I believe I had already outlined, MagSafe requires more power than the iPad Pro has the ability to source.

Insufficient power = Not compatible.

My additional comment in regard of efficiency served merely to reinforce that, in a power-constrained system, efficiency can be the difference between what is possible (e.g. charge another device) or not.

Whilst I’m aware that you are seeking evidence to the contrary (be assured that I would provide evidence if it existed) - I can only convey the result of demonstrable/repeatable tests - supported by known third-party published material.

My participation here is intended merely to share concrete information, supported by evidence. Information that I provide here can be tested by yourself and others.

Wow, so multiple people have politely replied to your (both confusing and poorly worded) question and have explained to you why what your trying to do is not going to work. Whilst some tech boffin may be able to explain further why it may or may with the numbers, currant draw, amps,watts etc etc you already know the answer. IT DOES NOT WORK! Why argue and prod people for an answer you want to hear as opposed to the correct answer, (that you already know) as stated in your question?

You cannot have wireless, magnetic, inductive charging of iPads

To have magnetic, wireless inductive charging, the device need a glass back ( an electrical current isolator ) to be able to support a magnetic, wireless, electrical connection to be able to charge without any risks of electric shock/electrocution.

iPads have an all aluminium back that prevents any type of wireless, magnetic, inductive charging to be, currently, possible.

Sorry.

This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Apple did not design iPads/iPad Pros to be surrogate power banks to charge other devices.

You'd only deplete your iPad Pro battery even quicker charging other devices with it.

I could see maybe trying to charge an Watch from your iPad Pro, as a possibility, as the much smaller battery would take less time to charge, but it would still drain down your iPad battery, while still trying to use the iPad or trying to charge the iPad at the same time.

This route of charging devices makes little sense to me.

It is still much quicker charging iPads/iPhones and Watches using dedicated power/charging block, like from a 18W or 20W Apple power/charging adapter block.

Whilst I am always happy to share knowledge - and where accessible, published sources of Apple documentation - you seem to seek documented specifications that Apple are not themselves sharing with you.

As such, it is reasonable to assume that contributors here (who are end-users, much like you) are not going to have more access to published information than Apple Support staff. In the main, whilst Apple staff do have access to more information, we are largely working from the same published support documentation.

Whilst I cannot provide you with an official resource that will confirm what is known through hardware testing, I suggest that you perhaps consider investing in a USB Power Analyser - and perform your own tests. Perhaps this will provide confidence in the information that I (and others) are attempting to provide.

Otherwise, I am unable to provide additional information or guidance. I sincerely wish you well in seeking a definitive answer that meets your need. Should you find a credible source of information, I invite you to share this wisdom with this community.