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MagSafe 3: fast charging with third party charger?

I own a 2021 MBP 14" which didn't come with Apple's 'fast' power adapter (96W). If I attach a fast charger from a reputable brand which supports Power Delivery via the USB-C port to the MagSafe 3 cable, will MagSafe still fast charge my laptop? I fear the answer is no, presumably the charging protocol behind MagSafe is proprietary to Apple.. If so, what type of charging is possible using non-Apple chargers in conjunction with a MagSafe cable?

I am aware I can still fast charge using the USB-C connectors on my MBP, but I'd love to use MagSafe when travelling with a more compact third party charger.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on May 27, 2022 4:12 PM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on May 28, 2022 10:19 AM

Sancho_Panza wrote:

I own a 2021 MBP 14" which didn't come with Apple's 'fast' power adapter (96W). If I attach a fast charger from a reputable brand which supports Power Delivery via the USB-C port to the MagSafe 3 cable, will MagSafe still fast charge my laptop? I fear the answer is no, presumably the charging protocol behind MagSafe is proprietary to Apple.. If so, what type of charging is possible using non-Apple chargers in conjunction with a MagSafe cable?

I am aware I can still fast charge using the USB-C connectors on my MBP, but I'd love to use MagSafe when travelling with a more compact third party charger.

My recommendation—

Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook ...

About Mac power adapters - Apple Support

You can always try and report back your findings...

third party—battery management

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cheap-macbook-adapters-safe-worth/

https://github.com/davidwernhart/AlDente

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