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seanman236 Author

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Is iPad Pro Compatible with MagSafe/MagSafe Duo?

One thing I was excited about when purchasing my new iPad Pro (12.9 inch 5th Generation) was to wirelessly charge my iPhone 12 and AirPods Pro while on the go by using my existing MagSafe Charger.

However, iPad Pro does not appear to be compatible with MagSafe and MagSafe Duo Chargers based on my attempts.

I tested the connector for the MagSafe Charger to make sure it was not the culprit. The MagSafe Charger uses an Integrated USB-C cable that worked with multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt accessories with success (several portable batteries, M1 13 inch MacBook Pro, Thunderbolt 4 external dock).

Based on this article, power output shouldn’t be an issue:

iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) also support a wide ecosystem of high-performance Thunderbolt and USB4 accessories. Some accessories can request higher power from your iPad, which might affect battery life. To extend battery life, remember to disconnect these accessories from iPad Pro when you aren't using them. Refer to your accessory manufacturers’ specifications for more information.

However - Apple does not provide specifics regarding the iPad Pro’s power output. Without this information, it is unclear how to compare accessory specifications - as suggested above - to the iPad Pro specifications if they are not provided.

So…

Do the MagSafe Chargers work with USB-C/Thunderbolt equipped iPad Pro AND Is this explicitly documented anywhere currently?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 2:45 PM

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PeterOwensBabs

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9 points

Posted on Aug 12, 2021 5:44 PM

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?

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