Use a power adapter with your Mac

Learn which power adapter and cable are recommended for your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adapter or display that supports USB Power Delivery (USB PD). Third-party power adapters or displays should be compliant with applicable international and regional regulations and safety standards. For the best charging experience, you should use a power adapter or display that provides at least the minimum wattage of the power adapter recommended for your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. Learn how to check the power of a connected power adapter or display.

MacBook Air

The images below show the type of adapter recommended for each MacBook Air model. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook Air.

MacBook Air models introduced in 2022 or later

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

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.

MacBook Air models introduced in 2018 through 2021

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

MacBook Pro

The images below show the style of adapter recommended for each MacBook Pro. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook Pro.

14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later

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

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.

16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later

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

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.

16-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2019

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

13-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later

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

15-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 or later

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

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 recommended for your Mac.

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.