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

[blazerunner]

Ummm Anker please!

Are their chargers any good? I've got two Gan Power chargers from Aukey and they're borderline trash. Everytime I plug either of them, it creates a spark. Once plugged in, it works for about 10 seconds before fizzing out UNLESS it's plugged in such a way where something inside continues to make a connection... the prongs inside must be SCREWED.

 

[jezbd1997]

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.

the compact model seems to be us-only. rest of the world gets the traditional design. (like here in aus only the traditional one shows up).
got no problem with that, that compact design is more likely to break easy.

 

[jezbd1997]

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

you have missed the point… the traditional design means you can change the plugs for international travel as needed. also that compact design is likely to break a lot more easily

 

[Edelheid]

It would be nice if these can also be made to work with a stereo HomePod mini via software update since each HomePod mini currently requires at least 18w.

 

[xTIMMYxCOREx]

Any word on the dimensions of the Compact Changer?

Also will it work with the MagSafe Duo?

 

[Caliber26]

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.

Yep. My 40W Anker dual USB-C is perfect for this reason and costs nearly half as much with the current discount.

 

[macduke]

Why would you not buy the compact version if they both cost the same?

Let me guess, the non-compact version comes in the box. I see you, Apple.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

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

Seems like a lot of Euro countries won't get the compact one. At least not immediately after launch.

 

[jk73]

Any word on the dimensions of the Compact Changer?

None listed on the product page.

Also will it work with the MagSafe Duo?

Wondering the same. Not listed as a compatible device on the product page, but not sure if MagSafe Duo is considered a device.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

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.

You are right. I only just noticed that the compact one is US-only and doesn't have detachable prongs.

 

[porte9]

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

Compact appears to be designed to make the adjacent ports of a power strip unusable.

 

[UltimateSyn]

Compact appears to be designed to make the adjacent ports of a power strip unusable.

Yup :/ unless it's at the end of the strip I guess.

 

[Xand&Roby]

I’ve been waiting for the new compact 29/30w since 2020, when I bought the latest MacBook 12” 2019, and I never wanted to buy the competition (great, like Anker, who has my wife).

More than 5 years (29w was 2015, 30w of 2016/17) to update a product..

 

[doolar]

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.

And you get a ground connection so you don’t have to have a tingly MacBook/iPad casing.

 

[Haiku_Oezu]

That’s actually not a terrible price for a GaN charger…

 

[nylon]

Yep. My 40W Anker dual USB-C is perfect for this reason and costs nearly half as much with the current discount.

Yeah, I've had this Anker model (521) since Dec and it's pretty awesome.

 

[sw1tcher]

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

Hey, is that a non-compact Apple adapter in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

 

[tgwaste]

Love the compact version of this. $30 to expensive but ill still buy it.

 

[tgwaste]

Yep. My 40W Anker dual USB-C is perfect for this reason and costs nearly half as much with the current discount.

And sticks out way to far. That design is terrible.

 

[kuwxman]

Are their chargers any good? I've got two Gan Power chargers from Aukey and they're borderline trash. Everytime I plug either of them, it creates a spark. Once plugged in, it works for about 10 seconds before fizzing out UNLESS it's plugged in such a way where something inside continues to make a connection... the prongs inside must be SCREWED.

Yes. I've had great luck with my Anker stuff over the years. My iPhone sits on one of their angled docks every day.

 

[T Coma]

Much nicer than the charger that comes with the iPhone.

 

[gadgetfreak98]

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

Also, for those of us who have the old MacBook power bricks that used to come with the extension cords that slide right onto the removable plug, this is a great way to add another 6 feet of extension. I have a 30watt next to the couch that way and I end up with a nice, long cord. Realize I could get two long USB-C to lighting or USB-C cables, but then I'd have all that extra wiring making a mess.

Power Adapter Extension Cable - Apple

Apple Store Search Results

www.apple.com

 

[BJMRamage]

love that they are flatter and angle down ...the Compact model that is

 

[Johnny907]

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

Because the legacy formfactor still includes a removable plug that lets you swap it for the extension cable attachment. I'm actually glad Apple broke it's usual behavior and kept both styles allowing buyers the choice for what best suits their needs.

 

[Reason077]

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

Better for travel since you can swap the plugs, I suppose.