What type of cable is required to charge M4 iPad Pro at max speed with a 45W GaN PD 3.0 charger?

For the new M4 iPad Pro, if I'm using a 45W GaN PD 3.0 charger (from Belkin) what type of cable do I need to charge the iPad at the max speed? Does the cable need to have 5 amps? I know with Samsung for example you need a cable that has 5 amps to get super fast charging.


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iPad Pro (M4, 2024)

Posted on May 28, 2024 4:55 PM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2024 3:52 AM

The USB-C cable suppled with your iPad Pro M4 is more than adequate to charge your iPad at its fastest supported charging rate.


If you need a replacement or longer cable, you will require a USB-C cable rated at 60W/5A or greater. These are marketed by Apple - both OEM (Apple) and good quality third-party alternatives. Some examples:


  • Apple 60W USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MQKJ3ZM/A


  • Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU2G3ZM/A


  • mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (2m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPSA2ZM/A


  • mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (3m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPS92ZM/A


  • Belkin BOOST↑Charge Pro Flex USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPYE2ZM/A



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Jun 2, 2024 3:52 AM in response to Iron-Spidey

The USB-C cable suppled with your iPad Pro M4 is more than adequate to charge your iPad at its fastest supported charging rate.


If you need a replacement or longer cable, you will require a USB-C cable rated at 60W/5A or greater. These are marketed by Apple - both OEM (Apple) and good quality third-party alternatives. Some examples:


  • Apple 60W USB-C Charge Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MQKJ3ZM/A


  • Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/MU2G3ZM/A


  • mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (2m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPSA2ZM/A


  • mophie USB-C Cable with USB-C Connector (3m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPS92ZM/A


  • Belkin BOOST↑Charge Pro Flex USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HPYE2ZM/A



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