I was wondering what an original MagSafe 2 60W charger weights.
I bought a new one but am in doubt if it is real. According to this article, I am feeling ok. But another video shows that counterfeit chargers are lighter.
I have an original 45W charger which weights 150g. The 60W weights 210g (charger + MagSafe 2 cable). Should be all right I guess?
The 60W weights 210g (charger + MagSafe 2 cable). Should be all right I guess?
Given the fact personal injury and death are legitimate concerns, don't guess. I'm sure you are aware that counterfeit power adapters are lighter because counterfeit product manufacturers omit a lot of safety-related components that are incorporated to prevent death or injury. However, a power adapter's overall mass is not very useful to identify a fake, nor is a cursory external inspection. Only a teardown could reveal the details, and that of course destroys the power adapter.
To directly answer your question you really can't use mass alone as a determining factor because Apple uses a variety of suppliers, all of whom may use different components that nevertheless conform to Apple's requirements.
Do the Wattage, Family, and Serial Number information in System Information > Power seem legitimate?
More importantly, is there a reason you would not want to purchase a power adapter directly from Apple or an authorized Apple reseller?
The 60W weights 210g (charger + MagSafe 2 cable). Should be all right I guess?
Given the fact personal injury and death are legitimate concerns, don't guess. I'm sure you are aware that counterfeit power adapters are lighter because counterfeit product manufacturers omit a lot of safety-related components that are incorporated to prevent death or injury. However, a power adapter's overall mass is not very useful to identify a fake, nor is a cursory external inspection. Only a teardown could reveal the details, and that of course destroys the power adapter.
To directly answer your question you really can't use mass alone as a determining factor because Apple uses a variety of suppliers, all of whom may use different components that nevertheless conform to Apple's requirements.
Do the Wattage, Family, and Serial Number information in System Information > Power seem legitimate?
More importantly, is there a reason you would not want to purchase a power adapter directly from Apple or an authorized Apple reseller?
michelverburg wrote:
The reason not to buy from Apple or authorized reseller is pricing. I bought an adapter for a 8 year old MacBook for 38 euros instead of the 89 euro pricing @ Apple.
You decided paying €51 to ease your concern was excessive, and preferred to accept the likelihood the power adapter is counterfeit and hazardous. No one can make those kinds of decisions for you.
The reason not to buy from Apple or authorized reseller is pricing. I bought an adapter for a 8 year old MacBook for 38 euros instead of the 89 euro pricing @ Apple.
What does the original Apple Magsafe 2 60W charger weights?
