Apple MacBook Power Adapters

Apple MacBook Power Adapters: Power & Compatibility

1. 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter

• Best For: MacBook Air (M1/M2/M3), iPad Pro, and iPhone.

• Key Feature: Allows you to charge two devices simultaneously. When two devices are connected, the power is dynamically distributed between them.

• Kenya Context: Perfect for travelers or office workers who want to charge a MacBook Air and an iPhone 16/17 using a single wall socket.

• Price in Kenya: KSh 8,500 – KSh 11,000.

2. 70W USB-C Power Adapter

• Best For: MacBook Air (13″ & 15″) and the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M2/M3 Pro base models).

• Key Feature: This is the “sweet spot” for Fast Charging the MacBook Air. It can charge an Air from 0% to 50% in around 30 minutes.

• Note: It replaced the older 67W adapter, offering slightly more overhead for sustained workloads.

• Price in Kenya: KSh 9,500 – KSh 12,500.

3. 96W USB-C Power Adapter

• Best For: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M2/M3 Pro and Max configurations).

• Key Feature: Required for Fast Charging on the 14-inch MacBook Pro models. While a 70W will charge the laptop, the 96W is necessary to hit the 50% in 30 minutes benchmark on Pro/Max chips.

• Price in Kenya: KSh 11,500 – KSh 14,000.

4. 140W USB-C Power Adapter

• Best For: 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1/M2/M3 Max).

• Key Feature: Apple’s first GaN charger. It uses the USB PD 3.1 standard to deliver high wattage.

• Important: To achieve Fast Charging on a 16-inch MacBook Pro, you must use this adapter paired with the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. Standard USB-C cables are generally limited to 100W.

• Price in Kenya: KSh 15,000 – KSh 18,500.

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