In this article, we list some of the best Apple Power supplies and alternative USB-C power supplies that connect to the USB-C charging port on your MacBook. MashTips’ Best Picks
87W USB-C Power Supply for MacBook Pro 15″ Screen: Get the original Apple 87W USB-C Power Adapter. 61W USB-C Power Supply for Macbook Pro 13″ Screen: Get the original Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter or low-cost solution with RAVPower 61W PD 3.0 Power Adapter. 30W USB-C Power Supply for Macbook, Macbook Air, iPads, Samsung: Get the original Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter or Anker 30W Type-C Wall Charger, a low-cost solution. Dual Port Power Supply: ESR USB C Dual Port 36W Charger is built with USB 3.0 & USB-C Power supply with 18W for each port.
15″ MacBook Pro Apple Power Supply
Apple 96 USB-C Power Adapter
The Apple 96 USB-C Poer Adapter is suitable for the MacBook Pro. It provides fast and efficient charging regardless if you’re at home or office. It is compatible with any USB-C devices with USB-C charging enabled.
Power Supply for MacBook Pro & Surface Book
Netper 87W USB-C Power Adapter
Netper 87 USB-C Power Adapter is not only capable of delivering just as much power to your MacBook Pro, but it’s also half the price. With the adapter, you also get a cable which is 6.6ft (2m) long and worth $10. It supports a number of USB-C devices including the Macbook Air, Microsoft Surface Book 2 & HP Spectre. This USB-C power Supply can automatically deliver power at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 20V depending on the device’s needs. Therefore, it can also be used to charge smartphones and tablets with USB-C PD Supply charging ports. Devices like the Nintendo Switch can also be charged. This can be used as an alternative power supply for your MacBook Pro if you don’t want to spend a lot of money for Apple made power supply.
MacBook Pro 13″ Apple Power Supply
Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter
This is good for MacBook Pro 13″ owners. If you own a 13″ Macbook instead of 15″, you don’t need to spend money on 81W. Given the model number, MRW22LL/A, Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter does what you can expect it to do. It delivers less power than the 87W adapter while it costs almost the same. Once again, you only get the USB-C PD power supply, while the charging cable is sold separately.
Power Supply for MacBook Pro 13″
RAVPower 61W PD 3.0 Power Adapter
This USB C wall charger for MacBook by RAVPower promises an efficiency of up to 93%. The company promises this will minimize power wastage. RAVpower uses the USB-C to USB-C cable and supports quick charge at USB 3.0 speeds. It is capable of charging a 13-inch MacBook Pro up to 100% in 1.8 hours, or so the company promises. Not only laptops with USB-C, but the RAVPower 61W adapter can also deliver appropriate power to smartphones. RAVPower PD 3 charger is TUV certified with built-in safeguards to protect against overcharging, overheating, and short-circuiting. It’s USP is portability since the power brick is “engineered” to be up to 50% smaller than the standard 61W USB chargers. The Mac power supply can charge all PD and non-PD devices at full capacity. The USB-C PD device has the overcharging, overheating, and short circuit protection built-in.
Power Supply for iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air
Anker 60W 2-Port USB C Charger
Anker is a well-known name in the business of charging accessories so you can be assured you are buying from a reputed name. The Anker 60W USB C wall charger features 2 USB-C power delivery ports. Anker USB Charger 15% smaller than a laptop stock charger of the same capacity. Anker USB-C charger can also charge your iPhones provided you have a USB-C to lightning cable. It’s 2.5 times faster than the traditional iPhone charger capable of reviving your iPhone X up to 50% in 30 minutes. Keep in mind though that the 60W power is delivered collectively to both ports, depending on the device’s needs. So neither of the USB-C PD power supply gets the full power unless it needs it and is the only connected device.
MacBook Air & iPad Power Supply
Crave USB-C Wall Charger 45W
The Crave USB C Wall charger works with all USB C enabled smartphones, tablets, and even the MacBook. It features 45W Power Charge and quick power delivery. It has the capability to adjust the charge according to the devices’ capabilities. This USB C charger is easy to use and suits well with your homes, offices, and anywhere. The small, compact, and pocket-friendly design makes it extremely useful for those who need reliable and fast recharging. It can charge most of the smartphones and apart from hat id works well with the Macs. The Crave USB C plug in wall charger hub also supports the 12” MacBook and the MacBook Air. There is also the overvoltage protection and short circuit protection to save your gadgets from a power surge.
iPhone & iPad Power Supply
ESR USB-C Dual Port 36W Charger
ESR power supply is offering 36W power with a dual port. The dual-port power supply can charge your USB-C iPad and iPhone at a time. Both USB-C and USB can supply up to 18W each. ESR claims the USB 3.0 port supports fast charging and can charge iPhone 3X faster compared to the iPhone 5V/1A charger. The power supply is built with advanced security features that can protect the device from over-heat, over-current, and short circuit protection. The charger supports quick charging for iPhone and charges up to 50% in 30 minutes. The power supply can also work for Pixel and Samsung phones with USB-C port.
iPhone & iPad Apple Power Supply
Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter
The 30W power supply from Apple is good for Macbook or Macbook Air that does not need much power. For iPad and iPhone users, to charge your device quickly, you can consider this Apple 30W charger. This is an original MacBook USB Type C wall charger from Apple for the MacBook and MacBook Pro. While this Mac power supply accessory delivers almost half power at 30W compared to the 61W adapter, it costs more than half of what the 61W charger costs.
Power Supply for Smartphones & iPad
RAVPower 30W Type-C Charger
The RAVPower 30W USB Type C charger is a smaller, cheaper version of the 61W charger from the company. RAVPower claims it to be the “world’s smallest 30W charger at present.” While we can’t verify the claims, the charger is pretty small for a 30W unit. With USB 3.0 power delivery, it claims to be 2.5 times faster than the standard 30W chargers. As long as iPhones are concerned, the speeds are pretty much the same as the Anker 61W adapter mentioned above. It can charge an iPhone XS Max up to 50% in half an hour. Just as its big brother, this one features adaptive power delivery so you can feel safe charging any of your devices. It’s TUV certified with built-in safeguards to protect against overcharging, overheating, and short-circuiting.
Power Supply for Smartphones
Anker 30W Type-C Wall Charger
Anker’s smaller 30W mac power supply accessory is also pretty small like the RAVPower 30W adapter. Similarly, it is also capable of charging an iPhone (8/8+/X/XS/XS/Max) up to 50% in just 30 minutes. It’s 40% smaller than the original 30W MacBook charger from Apple and is “about the size of a golf ball.” Unlike the 60W charger from Anker, this one only features a single charging port for a USB-C to USB-C connection. These USB Type C wall chargers and power adapters for MacBooks are not only more portable than the traditional laptop charger but also multipurpose. You can use the same charger to charge your phone, tablet, and MacBook. If you have an Android phone, you don’t even need a separate cable to charge it since all Android flagships now feature USB Type C ports. Even the newer iPad Pros can now be charged with either of these charges and the same USB-C to USB-C cable you use to charge your MacBook. To charge your iPhones, however, or even an older iPad with a lightning port, you will need a USB-C to lightning cable.
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