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I'm trying to figure out the maximum charging power that the Apple Watch supports. Specifically, I just bought an Apple Watch SE and would like to know whether a 5W or a 12W adapter would make a difference to the charging
time.
Has anyone done these tests? Anyone know what the maximum current draw that an Apple Watch SE supports while charging?
How does this compare to the Series 7 and its new fast charging?
Thanks!
Apple Watch SE
I found the answer to my question in this video. Looks like the maximum charging amperage is 360mA which equals 0.36A x 5V = 1.8 watts. Using a higher-power charger would therefore provide no advantage to charging speed over a standard 5W charger.
I found the answer to my question in this video. Looks like the maximum charging amperage is 360mA which equals 0.36A x 5V = 1.8 watts. Using a higher-power charger would therefore provide no advantage to charging speed over a standard 5W charger.
But if all you have is the 140watt 16” M1 Max Macbook Pro charging brick, it will still work, as will all the other USB-C chargers. The Apple Watch will only take what it needs.
Apple Watch Charging Power
