Does ipad pro have the same cable as macbook pro

There are many generations for both iPad Pro and for MacBook Pro. Some cables are the same or similar, but you need to specify exactly which generations of each device (or at least the year model), and the type of cable you need (USB, Power/Charging, etc).

Identify your iPad model - Apple Support

Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support

There are so many different MacBook Pro models, including ones that charge at higher current than standard 3A rated cables. I believe iPad Pro models with USB-C typically come with a 1m 3A/20V rated cable.

iPad Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple

In the Box

* iPad Pro

* USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter)

* 20W USB-C Power Adapter

But the newest MacBook Pros use a MagSafe 3 cables that has the MagSafe connector at the Mac end and a USB-C connector at the charging end. Here's what the 14" MBP comes with.

MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch - Tech Specs - Apple

14-inch MacBook Pro

67W USB-C Power Adapter (M2 Pro with 10-core CPU) or 96W USB-C Power Adapter (M2 Pro with 12-core CPU or M2 Max)

USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

USB-C is a connector spec, not a cable spec.

Different cables can be used with different USB-C ports, depending on the features of the computer behind the USB-C port.

Most (but not all) Mac models will support USB-C connections for Thunderbolt, and USB 3 or USB 4 USB connections.

iPad Pro 12.9” M1 USB-C connector 6th supports USB 3 and USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3.

The Apple USB-C cables will work for at least (possibly low speed) USB connections, and for charging.

The following assumes passive cables, not active cables.

No standards-compliant USB-C to USB-C cable mix-up should result in damage to either computer or cable.

There are, however, some utter junk USB-C cables available (from little-known vendors), and those can cause problems and damage. Stuck to reputable vendors.

The USB-C charging cables have lower-speed USB support.

The Thunderbolt-3 and Thunderbolt-4 cables are more expensive than the charging cables, though will support faster USB, and will support Thunderbolt.

Here is some related reading in this rather confusing mess:

https://people.kernel.org/bleung/now-how-many-usb-c-to-usb-c-cables-are-there-usb4-update-september-12

Mshamel7 wrote:

Thank you Branta,

iPad Pro 2022 and MacBook Pro M2 13”

both running on USB C to USB C.

my question is about the cable and not the adapter

Not the same. The 2m cable is longer and to be able to handle more than 3A it's thicker. I knew someone who had a Mac with the 2m cable, and it was really thick, which it needed to be able to handle the same amount of current at a longer length. I've got the 1m cable and it's really thin - about as thick as an OEM 1m Lightning cable.

USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - Apple

In the Box

13-inch MacBook Pro

67W USB-C Power Adapter

USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)

You shouldn't necessarily have an issue using them, although the 2m cable might have a higher rating. At the least it's safe to use it since the device will default to the minimum required current for basic USB-C cables. That's all an iPad Pro needs, but a Mac might allow more than 3A.