Apple looks to have discontinued its 30W USB-C power adapter, according to MacRumors. That's an interesting choice given the adapter is included with the 13-inch MacBook Air and the Apple Vision Pro.
The charger was priced at $39, but appears to be have been replaced by a new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with a 60W peak that was released this week alongside the iPhone 17 series.
The new charger can deliver up to 60W of power, but will only do so in short bursts due to heat limitations. Apple does sell other USB-C adapters. These include a 20W dual-port 35W one, 70W, 96W and 140W models.
Other charging options
If you're looking for other power adapter options be sure to peruse our list of the best iPhone chargers. For those who travel we've tested the best power banks for travel, work and emergency charging.
You shold also consider looking into GaN chargers, which use gallium nitride instead of silicon for more efficient electcity conduction. Here's a handy GaN explainer.
Fortunately, there are a lot of options from third-party companies like Belkin, Ugreen, and Anker. Tom's Guide has reviewed many that we can recommend you try.
Here are just a few:
- Belkin Connect 6-in-1 Core GaN 130W USB-C Dock
- UGREEN Nexode 65W Charger
- Ugreen Uno Charger 65W
- Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh)
- Twelve South Butterfly 2-in-1 Charger
That's a just a sampling of chargers we've reviewed, but we do recommend that you look at trusted brands like ones that we've reviewed at Tom's Guide to make sure that you get tested and safe chargers.
And, if your old chargers and power adapters are starting to go, it's a good idea to properly recycle your electronics, including cables.
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