Identify your Mac power adaptor

Find out which power adaptor and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adaptor or display.

If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adaptor or display. For the best charging experience, you should use a power adaptor or display that provides at least the minimum wattage of the power adaptor included with your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or MacBook. Find out how to check the power of a connected power adaptor or display.

MacBook Air

The images below show the style of adaptor that comes with each MacBook Air. If you're not sure which model you have, find out how to identify your MacBook Air.

USB-C to MagSafe and 30W USB-C Power Adaptor

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adaptor, 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adaptor, 67W USB-C Power Adaptor, or 70W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

  • MacBook Air models introduced in 2022 or later

These models can also be charged with a USB-C Charge Cable. Find out how to charge your MacBook Air and how to fast-charge your Mac.

USB-C Charge Cable next to a 30W USB-C Power Adaptor

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

  • MacBook Air models introduced in 2018 or later

45W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

45W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

  • MacBook Air models introduced between 2012 and 2017

45W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

45W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

  • 13-inch MacBook Air models introduced between 2008 and 2011*

  • 11-inch MacBook Air models introduced between 2010 and 2011

* Adaptors that came with the MacBook Air (Original), MacBook Air (Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Mid 2009) are not recommended for use with MacBook Air (Late 2010) models. When possible, use your computer's original adaptor or a newer adaptor.

MacBook Pro

The images below show the style of adaptor that comes with each MacBook Pro. If you're not sure which model you have, find out how to identify your MacBook Pro.

96W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

Apple 67W, 70W or 96W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

  • 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later

These models can also be charged with a USB-C Charge Cable. Find out how to charge your MacBook Pro and how to fast-charge your Mac.

140W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

Apple 140W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

  • 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later

These models can also be charged with a USB-C Charge Cable. Find out how to charge your MacBook Pro and how to fast-charge your Mac.

96W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

Apple 96W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

  • 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2019

61W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

Apple 61W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

  • 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later

87W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

Apple 87W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2012 and 2015

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with MagSafe 2 style connector

  • 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2012 and 2015

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

  • 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2010 and 2012

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2010 and 2012

  • 17-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2010 and 2011

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

85W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

  • 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2006 and 2009

  • 17-inch MacBook Pro models introduced between 2006 and 2009

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

  • 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2009

MacBook

The images below show the style of adaptor that comes with each MacBook. If you're not sure which model you have, find out how to identify your MacBook.

30W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

Apple 29W or 30W USB-C Power Adaptor and USB-C Charge Cable

  • MacBook models introduced in 2015 or later

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "L-style" connector

  • MacBook models introduced between late 2009 and 2010

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

60W MagSafe Power Adaptor with "T-style" connector

  • MacBook models introduced between 2006 and mid-2009

Check the power

To find out how much power a connected power adaptor or display provides, look at the certification label on the power adaptor or check System Information on your Mac.

  • Look for the certification label on the power adaptor, which lists the wattage (W):

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  • Hold the Option key and choose Apple menu  > System Information, then select Power. Find the wattage in the AC Charger section towards the bottom:

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If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adaptor or display. You can safely use a power adaptor or display with higher or lower wattage than the adaptor included with your Mac. For the best charging experience, you should use the power adaptor and cable included with your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or MacBook.

Learn more

If you need help, find out what to do if your MagSafe cable or power adaptor isn't working.

If you have an older MagSafe adaptor, you can use it with Mac computers that have MagSafe 2 ports using a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter.

The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter is not compatible with MagSafe 3.

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