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Question on charging for apple watch and Airpods pro 2nd Gen

Could anyone advise whether it is okay to charge my apple watch and Airpods pro (2nd gen) with my 140w macbook charger? According to this page, it only says I need a magnetic charger and compatible power adapter: Important safety information for Apple Watch - Apple Support (SG)


However, it is not stated what ARE the compatible adapters. The watch does not come with an adapter as well.

According to this page:


140W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple (SG),


under "compatibility", it is said that only macbooks are compatible but, according to this other page:


Fast charge your iPhone - Apple Support (SG)


It says I can use the 140w to fast charge my iPhone, meaning the compatible list above on the 140w adapter is not exhaustive.


Does anyone know the answer to my question? As I don't want to use 5 adapters for 5 devices...

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 9

Posted on Jun 16, 2023 5:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2023 5:31 PM

While this tip is specifically for iOS devices, the same principles apply to all other Apple devices (watches, AirPods, MacBooks) as well as most other manufacturer’s products that have Lithium chemistry batteries. See:

When to charge your iPhone or iPad - Apple Community


"You can charge an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with any quality USB-A or USB-C power source and matching cable. Essentially any Apple power source and cable that fit into the connectors at either end are compatible and safe to use. There will be performance differences, with USB-C faster than USB-A to charge, but they will all work.


The "charger" for an iOS device is built into the device. It is not the thingy that plugs into the wall, and it is not the cable that connects the thingy that plugs into the wall to the phone. They are just a source of current and a way to get it to the phone, respectively.":


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Jun 16, 2023 5:31 PM in response to luden_0906

While this tip is specifically for iOS devices, the same principles apply to all other Apple devices (watches, AirPods, MacBooks) as well as most other manufacturer’s products that have Lithium chemistry batteries. See:

When to charge your iPhone or iPad - Apple Community


"You can charge an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with any quality USB-A or USB-C power source and matching cable. Essentially any Apple power source and cable that fit into the connectors at either end are compatible and safe to use. There will be performance differences, with USB-C faster than USB-A to charge, but they will all work.


The "charger" for an iOS device is built into the device. It is not the thingy that plugs into the wall, and it is not the cable that connects the thingy that plugs into the wall to the phone. They are just a source of current and a way to get it to the phone, respectively.":


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