
If you’re in the market for a new charger, you’ll first want to identify your machine and its charging needs. Apple has not yet provided a launch date for the MacBook Air, but both power adapters are available for purchase today and will ship out immediately.Why you can trust iMore Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. If a single device is plugged in, it can receive the full 35W.Īpple recommends both of the new 35W chargers for the MacBook Air that's set to be released in July. If a Mac notebook or iPhone and an Apple Watch or AirPods are connected, the Mac/iPhone receives up to 27.5W and the Apple Watch or AirPods receive up to 7.5W. The same goes for an iPhone or an iPad. Apple has said that if a Mac and an iPhone or iPad are connected, each device receives up to 17.5W. It works with four fixed power delivery options including 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V2.33A, and 20V1.75A. The 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter supports up to 35W total output, and it supports Power Delivery 3.0. ChargerLAB has torn apart the Compact version, so we don't yet know what the internal components of the non-compact model look like.


The 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter looks similar to a standard MacBook charger, while the 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter is more like an iPad charger with two ports at the bottom rather than at the side. ChargerLAB says that the components on the front and back of the power adapter are symmetrical.Īpple has two versions of the Power Adapter, both priced at $59. The power adapter has a unique design that makes it easy to replace the prongs inside to make it available in different regions, plus it comes with two identical power supply circuits. ChargerLAB, known for taking apart Apple devices and accessories, today shared a teardown of the 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, giving us a look at the components inside.
