Written by Dewy
Edited on
23 August 2022
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12:49
Which charger do you need for your MacBook?
Power adapters come in various wattages. Your MacBook requires a power adapter with the right wattage. You can easily use a compatible charger with a higher wattage, though it won't charge your MacBook any faster. If you use a charger with a lower wattage, it won't provide enough power for your MacBook.
Choose MacBook charger
Before you can choose the right charger for your MacBook, you have to make some important choices first.
- Choose the right adapter.
- Use the right cable.
- Does you MacBook have a MagSafe connector? Check which MagSafe charger your MacBook needs.
Which MacBook do you have?
When choosing a new charger for your MacBook, it's good to know which MacBook you have. Don't have a clue which model it is? Read the article below on how to find out which MacBook you have.
USB-C chargers
Choose the right adapter
29W or 30W
- MacBook Air (2018 and newer)
- MacBook (2015 and newer)
61W *13-inch MacBook Pro (2016 and newer)
87W *15-inch MacBook Pro (2016 and newer)
96W
- 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019)
Use the right USB-C charging cable
Not sure whether you're using the right USB-C charging cable for your MacBook? You can easily check this. The serial number of the cable is written on it, next to 'Designed by Apple in California'.
- Are the first 3 characters of the serial number C4m or FL4? Use the cable with a 29W or 30W USB-C power adapter.
- Are the first 3 characters of the serial number DLC or CTC? Use the cable with a USB-C power adapter or 61W or 87W.
MagSafe chargers
MagSafe charger
MagSafe 3 140W
- MacBook Pro (16 inches, 2021)
MagSafe 3 96W
- MacBook Pro (14 inches, 2021)
MagSafe 2 45W
- MacBook Air (13 inches, 2017)
- MacBook Air (11 inches, early 2015)
- MacBook Air (13 inches, early 2015)
- MacBook Air (11 inches, early 2014)
- MacBook Air (13 inches, early 2014)
- MacBook Air (11 inches, mid 2013)
- MacBook Air (13 inches, mid 2013)
- MacBook Air (11 inches, mid 2012)
- MacBook Air (13 inches, mid 2012)
MagSafe 2 60W
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, early 2015)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13 inch, mid 2014)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2013)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, early 2013)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2012)
MagSafe 2 85W
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, mid 2015)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, mid 2014)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, late 2013)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, early 2013)
- MacBook Pro (Retina, mid 2012)
T-shaped MagSafe adapters
Note: Unfortunately, we no longer sell this adapter
60W
- MacBook Pro (13 inches, mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, 2.53GHz, mid 2009)
- MacBook (13 inches, mid 2009)
- MacBook (13 inches, early 2009)
- MacBook (13 inches, aluminum, late 2008)
- MacBook (13 inches, late 2008)
- MacBook (13 inches, early 2008)
- MacBook (13 inches, late 2007)
- MacBook (13 inches, mid 2007)
- MacBook (13 inches, late 2006)
- MacBook (13 inches)
85W
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, mid 2009)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, early 2009)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, late 2008)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, late 2008)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, early 2008)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, early 2008)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, 2.4/2.2GHz)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, 2.4GHz)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, Core 2 Duo)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches, Core 2 Duo)
- MacBook Pro (15 inches, glossy)
- MacBook Pro (17 inches)
L-shaped MagSafe adapters
**Note: unfortunately, we no longer sell this adapter.
45W
- MacBook Air (13-inch, mid 2011)
- MacBook Air (11-inch, mid 2011)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, late 2010)
- MacBook Air (11-inch, late 2010)
- MacBook Air (mid 2009)
- MacBook Air (late 2008)
- MacBook Air (original)
60W
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2012)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, late 2011)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, early 2011)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid 2010)
- MacBook (13-inch, mid 2010)
- MacBook (13-inch, late 2009)
85W
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid 2012)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2011)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch, late 2011)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, early 2011)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch, early 2011)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid 2010)
- MacBook Pro (17-inch, mid 2010)
Article by Dewy
Apple Expert.
