If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adapter or display. For the best charging experience, you should use a power adapter or display that provides at least the minimum wattage of the power adapter included with your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or MacBook. Learn how to check the power of a connected power adapter or display.
MacBook Air
The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook Air. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook Air.
Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter, 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, 67W USB-C Power Adapter, or 70W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
- MacBook Air models introduced in 2022 or later
These models can also charge with a USB-C charge cable. Learn how to charge your MacBook Air and how to fast charge your Mac.
Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
- MacBook Air models introduced in 2018 or later
45W MagSafe Power Adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector
- MacBook Air models introduced in 2012 through 2017
45W MagSafe Power Adapter with "L" style connector
- 13-inch MacBook Air models introduced in 2008 through 2011*
- 11-inch MacBook Air models introduced in 2010 through 2011
* Adapters that shipped 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 adapter or a newer adapter.
MacBook Pro
The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook Pro. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook Pro.
Apple 67W or 96W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
- 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later
These models can also charge with a USB-C charge cable. Learn how to charge your MacBook Pro and how to fast charge your Mac.
Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
- 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later
These models can also charge with a USB-C charge cable. Learn how to charge your MacBook Pro and how to fast charge your Mac.
Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
- 16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2019
Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
- 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later
Apple 87W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
- 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector
- 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2012 through 2015
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector
- 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2012 through 2015
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with "L" style connector
- 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2010 through 2012
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with "L" style connector
- 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2010 through 2012
- 17-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2010 through 2011
85W MagSafe Power Adapter with "T" style connector
- 15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2006 through 2009
- 17-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2006 through 2009
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with "T" style connector
- 13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2009
MacBook
The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook.
Apple 29W or 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
- MacBook models introduced in 2015 or later
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with "L" style connector
- MacBook models introduced in late 2009 through 2010
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with "T" style connector
- MacBook models introduced in 2006 through mid 2009
Check power
To find out how much power a connected power adapter or display provides, look at the certification label on the power adapter or check System Information on your Mac.
- Look for the certification label on the power adapter which lists the wattage (W):
- Hold the Option key and choose Apple menu > System Information, then select Power. Find the wattage in the AC Charger section towards the bottom:
If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adapter or display. You can safely use a power adapter or display with higher or lower wattage than the adapter included with your Mac. For the best charging experience, you should use the power adapter and cable included with your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or MacBook.
Learn more
If you need help using your MagSafe cable or adapter, learn what to do if your MagSafe cable or power adapter isn't working.
If you have an older MagSafe adapter, 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.