Can an old iPad charger provide 5V and 2A output?

I have a device which needs to use a USB adaptor with an output of 5 volts and 2 amps. Just wondering if this old Ipad charger would have those specs? The writing on the bottom is faded so I can’t tell from the charger itself. Thanks.



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Original Title: Ipad charger question

Posted on Jun 8, 2025 2:48 PM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2025 6:31 PM

Then it could be either a 10w or 12W adapter.


1st Generation iPad (2010)

Power Adapter: 10W USB Power Adapter


Output Specs:

  • Voltage: 5.1 volts
  • Amperage: 2.1 amps
  • Connector: 30-pin USB cable


6th Generation iPad (2018)

Power Adapter: 12W USB Power Adapter


Output Specs:

  • Voltage: 5.2 volts
  • Amperage: 2.4 amps
  • Connector: Lightning to USB-A cable
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Jun 8, 2025 6:31 PM in response to MarcusMax

Then it could be either a 10w or 12W adapter.


1st Generation iPad (2010)

Power Adapter: 10W USB Power Adapter


Output Specs:

  • Voltage: 5.1 volts
  • Amperage: 2.1 amps
  • Connector: 30-pin USB cable


6th Generation iPad (2018)

Power Adapter: 12W USB Power Adapter


Output Specs:

  • Voltage: 5.2 volts
  • Amperage: 2.4 amps
  • Connector: Lightning to USB-A cable

Jun 9, 2025 8:11 AM in response to Rudegar

Right, thanks. This isn't for charging an iPad, it's for another device which stipulates 5V, 2A and no more. My concern would be if it is a 6th gen. charger and it puts out 5.2/2.4 which might potentially damage the device. I may have had a 3rd gen. in between the 1 and the 6 - can't actually remember! So it could even belong to that one..


Anyway I'll look up the specs for that charger as well just to be on the safe side.

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