Apple Releasing 35W Power Adapter With Dual USB-C Ports in Standard and Compact Sizes

[MacRumors]

Following its WWDC 2022 keynote today, Apple has listed a new 35W power adapter with dual USB-C ports as "coming soon" on its online store. The adapter will be available in both standard and compact sizes, with both priced at $59 in the United States.

The adapters can be used to charge two devices at the same time and feature foldable prongs. Apple recommends using the adapters with the new MacBook Air, but they are also compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods models.

The compact adapter will be included in the box with the new MacBook Air when configured with an M2 chip with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage or better.

Apple has not provided a specific release date for purchasing the adapters separately.

Article Link: Apple Releasing 35W Power Adapter With Dual USB-C Ports in Standard and Compact Sizes

 

[xpxp2002]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Imagine being that guy that pays $120 for two plugs.

 

[Spock]

God forbid they let the low end machines have it included...

 

[bobmans]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

The regular ones are great for when you travel a lot. Super easy to change the plug thingy.

 

[jk73]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

For foreign travel. Plug is swappable on the bigger one.

 

[Shaggymax]

Ummm Anker please!

 

[kuwxman]

Was waiting for that compact adapter after the previous rumors. Have money ready to go for that bad boy.

 

[Sir_Macs_A_Lot]

Love the concept. Why haven't they offered this before?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I wish it had come in the color space gray or black. It would be nice to see it in different colors.

 

[fwmireault]

For foreign travel. Plug is swappable on the bigger one.

And even for people who don't travel, Apple sell an extension cord that I personally use all the time to reach an outlet. Can't use it on the compact one.

 

[klasma]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

The standard size is compatible with the World Travel Adapter Kit (for switching plugs), the compact isn’t.

 

[jk73]

Anyone know if this will charge an iPad Pro plus the MagSafe Duo? Thanks.

 

[kyjaotkb]

Is the Compact one really more compact width-wise? It has a small volume, but looks wide, it may be great to have for travel and behind furniture but may be blocking the neighbouring outlet. And there is a big, narrow one which likely fits next to another one plugged in. The narrow one uses interchangeable adapters and is likely 110/220 compatible, the small wide one is probably going to have to be different in each zone (similar to how the EU/US/UK 5W ones look very different).

 

[VSMacOne]

35W? So weird. Why not 40W so you can fast charge two supporting devices at the same time? If you plug in an iPhone and AW S7, which ports gets the full 20W? This could have been a perfect charger, Apple.

 

[Danfango]

I'd just buy 2x 20W chargers for less money. I have I think 9 of them in the house at the moment.

 

[yegon]

I’m still waiting for the Anker 736 charger to release in the UK, hmm.

 

[Goldfinger]

And even for people who don't travel, Apple sell an extension cord that I personally use all the time to reach an outlet. Can't use it on the compact one.

Totally, the standard cable length is uselessly short.

 

[AeroEngineer]

I don't know, on the one hand I this looks nice. On the other, I can get 2 20W adapters for 15EUR less.. Sure for traveling it means less stuff to pack, but it's not like the adapters and converters take up a buttload of space..

 

[Tyler O'Bannon]

So being able to remove the power prongs and attach the longer grounded cable or international prongs seems to be the only reason the larger exists? The smaller is US only, and is more compact, and performs the same, so seems like a no brainer if you only need for US.

 

[robotica]

What is going on with UK prices.... £70 for this?

 

[Danfango]

What is going on with UK prices.... £70 for this?

It's fine. That's like 2 entire beers here in London 🤔

Edit: for the benefit of the non UK people, I am being facetious, not factual. Pints here cost around £6.60 or $8.27 approx. Still painful.

 

[Lostanddamned]

There doesn’t even seem to be a compact version of the UK version which sucks, because it looks exactly like the regular USB-C wall charger in the UK, just with increased utility.

 

[jezbd1997]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

it’s because the non compact adaptor is designed for other countries for the interchangeable adaptors. seems the compact adaptor was designed as a us-only product.
my country australia as an example only shows the traditional non compact model

 

[UltimateSyn]

Why would anyone choose the non-compact adapter, given that they're the same price?

Port orientation. Ports being perpendicular to the plugs could provide poor performance on a power strip.