I bought a 3rd party 85w charger for my MBP Mid-2014 but when I charge with this one in the "Power" section of "System Report" it shows 45w charger connected, I have no idea if the previous original charger also showed the same since I never checked it. Also none of my friends or relatives own MBP 15 inch so I can't verify with them.
Can anyone help me with it?
Thanks
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MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.5)
There is a complicated protocol where the device and charger negotiate the charge level by sending messages over the data pathway, before it ever accepts a charge. If it says it is charging at 45Watts, that is what the devices agreed on. It is never an accident. Both the device and charger must be smart enough to negotiate.
I don't think that charger is such a good match for your MacBook Pro.
Most 15" MBPs use 85-watt chargers. I would have the charger checked by the vendor. Or return it for a refund and buy the Apple charger.
Had nightmare with 3rd party Amazon sale chargers . Amazon awful customer service. Cut your losses and buy apple. The money saved in the long run from damage is much more desirable.
Actually I bought it from amazon and I could not return it since the last date to return has passed.And it was clearly mentioned on the packet that it is a 85w charger and to confirm the same I calculated the watts by multiplying Ampere and Voltage, the result was 85.1w.
Charging with a 3rd party 85w charger
