Identify authentic and certified Apple Watch chargers
Apple recommends charging your Apple Watch only with chargers made by Apple or chargers that have completed Apple MFi certification and use the Made for Apple Watch badge. If you use a counterfeit or uncertified charger, you could experience slow charging, repeated chimes, and reduced battery lifespan. Learn how to identify chargers made by Apple and MFi certified chargers.
Identify chargers made by Apple
Authentic charging connectors made by Apple are white. Authentic Apple Watch chargers with a smooth cable have identifying text on the charging cable:
Authentic Apple Watch chargers with a textured woven cable have identifying text on the metal portion of the USB-C plug:
In China mainland, Apple Watch chargers with a textured woven cable have identifying text on the side of the round charging puck.
The following are examples of chargers made by Apple:
Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m)
Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (1 m)
Chargers that aren't made by Apple might have different colors, text, or other designs on the surface of the charging connector.
If your watch charger is made by Apple, one of the following model numbers appears on it:
A1570
A1598
A1647
A1714
A1768
A1923
A2055
A2056
A2086
A2255
A2256
A2257
A2458
A2515
A2652
A2879
A3277
You can also check the manufacturer of the charger using your Mac:
Connect your Apple Watch charging cable to your Mac.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu , then choose System Settings.
Click General in the sidebar.
Click About on the right.
Scroll down, then click System Report.
Click USB.
Choose your watch charger to view details.
Locate the manufacturer. Watch chargers made by Apple list Apple Inc. as the manufacturer.
Use the charger that came with your Apple Watch
It's best to use the charger that came in the box with your Apple Watch, since that charger is guaranteed to provide the fastest charging speeds for your particular Apple Watch model.
For example, the charger that comes with Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 charges those models faster than older chargers. To distinguish the charger that came with your Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4, look for model number A3277 printed on the part of the USB-C plug that you insert into your computer or power adapter.
Identify MFi certified chargers
To identify third-party chargers that have completed MFi certification, look carefully at the charger's packaging and at the charger itself. Authorized Apple Watch chargers use the Made for Apple Watch badge on their packaging:
Check whether the charger is MFi certified
To check whether your charger is certified, you can search the public database of authorized MFi accessories.