Apple Begins Selling Mophie's New Ultra-Compact USB-C Chargers Designed for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

[MacRumors]

Mophie today announced the release of two new ultra-compact USB-C chargers designed for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, with 30W and 67W options available.

Mophie's 67W charger (front) vs. Apple's 67W charger (back)​

Designed with GaN (gallium nitride) material, the chargers are smaller, lighter, and more power efficient than traditional silicon-based chargers, including Apple's own 30W and 67W chargers. Both chargers feature foldable prongs, a single USB-C port with fast charging capabilities, and a two-meter USB-C to USB-C cable included in the box.

The 30W charger is ideal for use with iPhones, iPads, and the M1 MacBook Air, while the 67W charger is suitable for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and more.

The only GaN charger that Apple has released to date is its 140W USB-C power adapter, included with the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro and sold separately. Apple is also rumored to be planning a new 35W charger with dual USB-C ports that could utilize GaN material, with leaked images suggesting the charger will feature foldable prongs.

Mophie's new chargers can be ordered through Apple's online store, with the 30W option priced at $44.95 and the 67W option priced at $69.95. The chargers can also be ordered from Mophie's parent company ZAGG (30W here and 67W here), which is currently offering customers 30% off when they buy two or more products during the same transaction.

Note: Mophie's press release as originally published indicated that the 67W charger had two USB-C ports, but we've received confirmation from Mophie that this was an error and that the charger only has one port.

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[ignatius345]

In other words, they're selling a third-party charger that costs a lot more than a comparable product from Anker. Cool!

 

[alexandr]

In other words, they're selling a third-party charger that costs a lot more than a comparable product from Anker. Cool!

Yea, those a steal!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Um, is Apple going to stop making chargers now, or at some point in the future? They dropped their wifi hardware which was odd IMO.

 

[cocky jeremy]

In other words, they're selling a third-party charger that costs a lot more than a comparable product from Anker. Cool!

Belkin and Mophie are both always overpriced and you can typically get a similar Anker product for far less. Not sure how they keep themselves in business overcharging for basic items like cables and chargers.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Oddly, Mophie's press release says the 67W charger includes two USB-C ports that can split the output 45W/20W, but the product specs on Apple's site and the images clearly show only a single USB-C port. We've reached out to Mophie for clarification.

Would Mophie market a different/neutered model specifically for Apple?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Belkin and Mophie are both always overpriced and you can typically get a similar Anker product for far less. Not sure how they keep themselves in business overcharging for basic items like cables and chargers.

It's because they overcharge for those items, likely...

 

[coachgq]

In other words, they're selling a third-party charger that costs a lot more than a comparable product from Anker. Cool!

But Anker only does 7.5w charging for the phone and 5w for everything else. Doesn't the Belkin do 15w and the fast charge for the watch?

 

[MacLoveMacHate]

One of the benefits of moving to Usb C is no longer paying Apple's proprietary prices. You can buy two, third party chargers that aren't from Mofie for that price.

 

[MacLoveMacHate]

Belkin and Mophie are both always overpriced and you can typically get a similar Anker product for far less. Not sure how they keep themselves in business overcharging for basic items like cables and chargers.

I'm guessing a certain amount of their success comes from being the third party product in Apple stores where it's harder to comparison shop. I'm in no hurry to plug Amazon, but a digital marketplace does make it easier to see other, less expensive options.

 

[ghanwani]

Which is better — Mophie or Anker?

 

[surfzen21]

Wish these new type chargers still came with an extended 2 or 3 prong cord from the brick. I guess its elimination is a way to sell longer USB-C cords.

 

[chrfr]

But Anker only does 7.5w charging for the phone and 5w for everything else. Doesn't the Belkin do 15w and the fast charge for the watch?

Anker has plenty of USB-C chargers that are not wireless, and which will charge at far more than 7.5 or 5W.

 

[AltecX]

Um, is Apple going to stop making chargers now, or at some point in the future? They dropped their wifi hardware which was odd IMO.

Their Wifi stuff was great as it was both your router AND your backup system. Sure people don't really upgrade that stuff often, so probably didnt have a LOT of profit from it, but it was a REALLY solid system and one of the first that took advantage of repeaters.

 

[gondosvk]

Do they offer European plugs? I would love something smaller to travel with.

 

[happycamp3r]

Would the 30w version charge an M1 2021 macbook pro? I like the small form factor. For compatibility it only lists the macbook air but since it uses USB-C it would physically plug-in. I wouldn't mind having a small one like this in my bag for coffee shop charging and such.

 

[Eorlas]

Which is better — Mophie or Anker?

I have no ability to comment on their difference, other than what people have said about cost, but I can confidently say that I have a bunch of various usb-a and usb-c anker chargers; they're absolutely excellent.

 

[nutmac]

Which is better — Mophie or Anker?

I purchased many chargers from Anker due to strong words of mouth. About half of them died within 2 years. Contacting them for warranty replacement was very frustrating process. So never again for me.

 

[forgetlight]

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I purchased many chargers from Anker due to strong words of mouth. About half of them died within 2 years. Contacting them for warranty replacement was very frustrating process. So never again for me.

To be fair, it's difficult to find third-party charger that can stably last more than 1.5 years nowadays.

 

[coachgq]

Anker has plenty of USB-C chargers that are not wireless, and which will charge at far more than 7.5 or 5W.

And I have plenty of those. But I like the idea of Belkin's magsafe stuff charges at full magsafe speed. But dang, they are expensive.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Which is better — Mophie or Anker?

In general, in all such questions of one brand vs. another, there's no definitive answer. There can be a tremendous product and the worst product both sharing one brand. To judge tech product vs. product, you have to do the searches, read the reviews and consider a specific product vs. another specific product.

Please be seated to read this next bit... even the Apple brand is not immune to duds that are still branded Apple. See this summary of some classics for example.

Both Mophie & Anker make some great stuff... and some dud stuff... just like everyone else.

 

[FloridaScrubJay]

Just ordered 2 - 30W. Need to lighten up my travel bag. Those Apple chargers are so heavy and bulky.

 

[PC_tech]

Wish these new type chargers still came with an extended 2 or 3 prong cord from the brick. I guess its elimination is a way to sell longer USB-C cords.

When did they ever come with cables? Not all do….

 

[poematik13]

that article title was so purposely and expertly misleading lol

 

[Iconoclysm]

In other words, they're selling a third-party charger that costs a lot more than a comparable product from Anker. Cool!

Other than wattage, what do you know about its true comparability? I have a ton of Anker stuff but I've certainly had a lot of it fail on me outside of the warranty.