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Can you use an 85 watt charger on a 13-inch MacBook Pro?
The 85W adapter can be used inconsequentially with both models. It will provide ample power to both the MacBook Pro and MacBook, and will not damage the latter despite a higher-than-necessary wattage. The 60W adapter can also be used to some extent with both the MacBook Pro and MacBook.
Can I use a 100w charger for MacBook Pro?
The 66W model can charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro; an iPad Pro and an iPhone; or even a MacBook Air plus two iPhones at full-speed. The 108W watt model, meanwhile, can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro; a 13-inch MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro; or a 13-inch MacBook Pro and two iPhones at their maximum rates.
Can I use magsafe 2 85W instead of 45W?
You can safely use the 85W adapter on any Mac, it will only draw as much power as it needs. The 45W adapter from the MacBook Air may just about manage to power your MacBook Pro but it won’t charge it. It will not damage your Mac, but you may notice the battery may still deplete when using it.
Can a MacBook Air be used with an 85W power adapter?
From what I can tell, the consensus seems to be that you can safely use the 85w MacBook Pro power adapter with the MacBook Air. Here is an Apple article (HT2346) that seems to me to suggest that it’s okay to use the 85w with the MBA:
What kind of Charger do I need for my MacBook Pro?
The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. If you’re not sure which model Mac you have, use these articles: For the best charging experience, you should use the USB-C charge cable that comes with your Mac notebook.
Can You charge a MacBook Air with an 85W MagSafe?
Another indirect evidence that it is OK to charge your MBA with an 85W magsafe is that the Thunderbolt Display has a magsafe cable that Apple claims can charge up to 85W for either MBP and MBA, suggesting that the display is outfitted with an 85W magsafe that can be used for a lower watt MBA.
Can you use a higher wattage power adapter on a Mac?
You can use a compatible higher wattage power adapter without issue, but it won’t make your computer charge faster or operate differently. If you use a power adapter that is lower in wattage than the adapter that came with your Mac, it won’t provide enough power to your computer.