What is the difference between the various iMac power adapters (M1-M4)?

What is the difference between the various iMac power adapters (M1-M4)?


I’m looking to take my iMac outside in the summer and recovering all the cables and power block from behind the desk is a bit of a pain. I’m looking to have a spare cable and adapter, so that I can quickly connect when the Sun is out.


I’m most likely to be taking my M4 outdoors, however it could also be an M1. I don’t use the ethernet on the power adapter.


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Posted on May 4, 2025 6:02 AM

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May 4, 2025 8:04 AM in response to Keith Barkley

Cheers Keith, it’s a pity Apple don't do them. I’d just get one from the Apple store if they did. I’ve seen them for sale on 3rd party sites. Some say they are used, so may come from a failed Mac, others say they are new and genuine, I’ve not looked scrupulously enough yet to see if that's true. But if they are all that is available I don't have much option.


A Laptop isn't really an option for me. The screens aren't big enough, but I also use a few expensive subscription applications that I really couldn't be bothered swapping the licenses between one Mac and another.


If the only difference is the ethernet I’m ready to go.

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