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Apple Replaces 29W USB-C Power Adapter With New 30W Version

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Apple today quietly discontinued and replaced its 29W USB-C Power adapter with a new revised USB-C Power Adapter that offers 30W.

The 30W USB-C Power Adapter that's replacing the 29W version is designed for the 12-inch MacBook. It's also commonly used as an option for those who want faster charging for compatible iPhones and iPads that support fast USB-C charging speeds.

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It is not clear why Apple replaced the 29W Power Adapter with the new 30W Power Adapter, but the pricing remains the same at $49. The new accessory is not yet in Apple Stores, but can be ordered today for Wednesday delivery.

Apple has not tweaked its other USB-C Power Adapters designed for the MacBook Pro lineup, with those accessories continuing to be available in 61W and 87W options for 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro models, respectively.

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You heard of this thing, the 29W Adapter?

Yeah, this is going to blow that right out of the water. Listen to this: 30. Watt Adapter.

Think about it. You walk into an Apple store, you see 29W Adapter sittin' there, there's 30W Adapter right beside it. Which one are you gonna pick, man?
 
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Can someone tell me what happens if you use the wrong Watt charger please? Could I fry the motherboard?

We have a MacBook and MacBook Pro in the house, both using USB-C and sometimes we get them mixed up.
 
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BeyondtheTech said:
You heard of this thing, the 29W Adapter?

Yeah, this is going to blow that right out of the water. Listen to this: 30. Watt Adapter.

Think about it. You walk into an Apple store, you see 29W Adapter sittin' there, there's 30W Adapter right beside it. Which one are you gonna pick, man?
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Unless, of course, somebody comes up with a 31 watt adapter. Then you're in trouble, huh?
 
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venusboy said:
Can someone tell me what happens if you use the wrong Watt charger please? Could I fry the motherboard?

We have a MacBook and MacBook Pro in the house, both using USB-C and sometimes we get them mixed up.
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You can use as might wattage as you want, it’ll only draw what it needs. You can use a MabBook USB-C charger to charge an iPhone if you want.

Volts is what matters, though with USB chargers it’s negiciated anyway.
 
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The first-gen Apple USB-C adapters were not USB-PD compliant. In particular, they are missing 9V output, and thus cannot fast charge some Android USB-C phones. I wonder if this one adds it, in preparation for the next gen iPhones.
 
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