

While this power adapter is compatible with any USB-C–enabled device, Apple recommends pairing it with your 16-inch MacBook Pro for optimal charging performance. The 96W USB-C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office or on the go. It will negotiate up to what is available, or it will simply do nothing.Īs long as you are using trustworthy USB C power supplies (I would consider an Apple one trustworthy) then I would not consider it a risk to try on other USB C PD compliant laptops. In this way it is "safe" and will not cause damage to the laptop components. If the power supply cannot put out some power level that the laptop wants then it will simply fall back and put out a "standard" USB 5V power. Many laptops will simply use the highest charging speed they can, but will limit performance on lower charge speeds. If you laptop actively wants more current than the PD charger can supply then your laptop may simply not charge and will tell you as much.

In theory the power supply will state whether it supports 15V or 20V output, and what current levels, and your laptop (Mac or HP) will request the voltage and current that it wants. USB C PD allows devices to negotiate requested and supported voltages and currents. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors actual results will vary.If the charger is a USB C one that supports PD (Power Delivery) then it should be fine. 97 Amuzone USB C Charger 33W, 4 Times Fast Compact Wall Power Adapter Withstand High Current and Temperature, PD3. Fast-charge testing conducted with drained MacBook Pro units. 30W USB C Charger by imuto, 2 Pack USB C Super Fast Charging Pixel Phone Charger GaN PD PPS for iPad Pro, iPhone 14, 13 Pro Max, Pixel, Galaxy S22, MacBook Air & More 191 22.97 22. 16-inch MacBook Pro systems tested with Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2452), and 14-inch MacBook Pro systems tested with Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2166), both with USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (Model A2363). Testing conducted by Apple in November and December 2022 using preproduction 16-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M2 Pro, 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD, and preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M2 Pro, 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors actual results will vary.

Fast-charge testing conducted with drained MacBook Air units. MacBook Air systems tested with Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2518) and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (Model A2363). Testing for MacBook Air conducted by Apple in May 2022 using preproduction MacBook Air systems with Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. Learn how to identify your Mac power adapter. If you're not sure which Apple power adapter you have, check the wattage on the top or bottom of the adapter.
