How is everyone experience with the magsafe with their iPhone 12 series? I'm using one right now and I am not sure if I want to keep it or return it... Great for overnight (I guess... Qi charger does the job too)... but fast charging... mmm pretty skeptical still...
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Apparently, you HAVE to use Apple’s 20 watt charging brick to get the full 15 watt MagSafe charge
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I like it for the convenience. Fast charging is not a priority for me.
It’s been a great replacement for my Mophie Qi charger. Much smaller footprint on the nightstand. Perfect for travel too.
I only charge overnight so it’s speed is of no concern for me.
actually I’m not that bothered with the speed as I came from a Qi charging pad as well. My problem really is that I feel magsafe just isn’t that much of a “wireless” experience compared to a Qi charging pad. It feels more like wired charging but not through lightening.
Set it up, then open System Information to see what it's being provided.
Macs will supply extra current above USB spec, but only with certain Apple devices.
This report points out that the Apple power supply isn't needed but a power supply that supports the third version of USB PD. https://appleinsider.com/articles/2...fe-usb-c-pd-and-why-you-need-a-20w-ac-charger The takeway: [I]f you don't want to buy Apple's USB-C AC adapter, any USB-PD 3.0 one with equivalent specs will do to get that faster charging speed, and a lesser one, won't.
Would you loose power with a USB C extension? I just bought this one from eBay to make the Magsafe charger longer and it arrived today and I haven’t tested it fully but it’s working so far just don’t know if it’s charging at the full 20W I have no idea if an extender would affect this.
Type-C Male to Female Extension Cable USB 3.1 Extending Data Charging Connector | eBay
Application: for Type-C Charging Cable, Data Cable Extension. Included: 1 X Type-C Extension Cable. Colour: Black. Length: 1.5m/4.92ft. The wire adopts all copper conductors, USB2.0 standard. Due to the different monitor and light effect, the actual color of the item might be slightly different...
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Yes. It's not being supplied with more than 0.5A, and that's not nearly sufficient even for a slow charge.
Based on how higher wattage can lead to more heat. I’m okay with only getting 12w or lower using other chargers if it means keeping my battery cool. But definitely there is some handshake that is happening with apples 20W charger that other 3rd party have.
I ended up buying a ton of 60w USB-c chargers which I carry in all my bags
I ended up buying a ton of 60w USB-c chargers which I carry in all my bags