USB-C cable for fast charging MacBook Pro

I notice there are different watts of USB-C to USB-C cables. What is recommended for replacing the cable I broke (!) for my 2018 15" MacBook Pro?


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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Nov 5, 2023 4:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2023 5:04 PM

The Technical Specifications for that MacBook Pro say that it comes with an 87 watt USB-C power adapter, so I'd suggest a cable rated for at least that much power.


MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - Technical Specifications


That Mac came out when the USB Power Delivery specification limited charging power to 100 watts. While there is a newer version of USB Power Delivery that allows charging at up to 240 watts, your MBP would not be able to take advantage of it. So any decent-quality USB-C cable rated to support 100 watts and USB Power Delivery should do.

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Nov 5, 2023 5:04 PM in response to Cedar_Tree

The Technical Specifications for that MacBook Pro say that it comes with an 87 watt USB-C power adapter, so I'd suggest a cable rated for at least that much power.


MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - Technical Specifications


That Mac came out when the USB Power Delivery specification limited charging power to 100 watts. While there is a newer version of USB Power Delivery that allows charging at up to 240 watts, your MBP would not be able to take advantage of it. So any decent-quality USB-C cable rated to support 100 watts and USB Power Delivery should do.

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USB-C cable for fast charging MacBook Pro

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