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My brand new MacBook Air M2, 2022 came with a 30W USB C power adapter. Does this mean I can't fast charge it at all?

My brand new MacBook Air M2, 2022 came with a 30W USB C power adapter. Does this mean I can't fast charge it at all unless I upgrade the adapter?

MacBook Air, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 3:56 PM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2023 4:30 PM

Yes, that's what it means…


MacBook Air (M2, 2022)


On the MacBook Air, you can fast charge with the following combinations of power sources and cables:

  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable
  • 96W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable
  • 67W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable


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Question marked as Best reply

Apr 29, 2023 4:30 PM in response to tiamana

Yes, that's what it means…


MacBook Air (M2, 2022)


On the MacBook Air, you can fast charge with the following combinations of power sources and cables:

  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable
  • 96W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable
  • 67W USB-C Power Adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable


My brand new MacBook Air M2, 2022 came with a 30W USB C power adapter. Does this mean I can't fast charge it at all?

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