madalenadh
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Q: can i use a pro retina '13 charger on a air '13?

The macbook pro retina '13 is from dec 2013 and I just recently got a macbook air '13. Are the chargers the same for the mac air?

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)

Posted on Aug 15, 2014 9:23 AM

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Q: can i use a pro retina '13 charger on a air '13?

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  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Aug 15, 2014 11:12 AM in response to madalenadh
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    Aug 15, 2014 11:12 AM in response to madalenadh

    madalenadh wrote:

     

    The macbook pro retina '13 is from dec 2013 and I just recently got a macbook air '13. Are the chargers the same for the mac air?

    They are not same. But you can use MacBook Pro 2013 power adapter to charge MacBook  Air 13 inch.

     

    Wattage differs.

     

    Power Adapter/ cord wattage

    “Power adapters for Intel-based Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. Although you should always use the proper wattage adapter for your Apple notebook, you can use an adapter of a higher wattage without issue.”

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346

    MacBook Pro 13 inch 2013

    • 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port

    https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/

     

     

        MacBook Air 2014

    • 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with cable management; MagSafe 2 power port

     

         http://support.apple.com/kb/SP700