I was wondering if an 2017 iMac can deliver power through Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to a MacBook (Pro) for charging, just like what a LG 5K Thunderbolt 3 display can do. I did not find any specs from Apple knowlege base. Does anyone know about this? Also, out of curiousity, what is the maximum watt that a Thunderbolt 3 port can deliver? Thanks a lot.
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Charging MacBook (Pro) with Thunderbolt 3 ports on iMac 2017
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That sounds very impressive. Do you know how fast your iMac is charging your MacBook Pro? Is it as fast as the AC adapter comes with your MacBook Pro?
No idea how fast it is charging with the TB3 cable, because it was just about at full power when I plugged it in (I did it as soon as I saw the OP's post and wanted to see if it would charge).
What if you plug both ends of your TB3 cable into your MBP? Does it "charge" itself?
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Each TB3 port should deliver at least 10W, enough to power an external drive or similar bus-powered device. But I don't think charging a MBP at 10W is very useful.
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Glockworkorange, would you mind take a look at the "About this Mac" info of your iMac, with your MBP plugged in? I am interested in knowing the power that the iMac can actually deliver. Thanks!
I can confirm this. I am charging my MacBook this way right now and in the System Information of the MacBook it says 15W.
According to apple, USB-C has a maximum capacity of 100W
Quote: "This cable also connects to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C devices for charging your Mac notebook computer or other device. It delivers a maximum of 100W power to any connected device"
See the following link https://support.apple.com/en-ke/HT208368
Quote: "This cable also connects to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C devices for charging your Mac notebook computer or other device. It delivers a maximum of 100W power to any connected device"
See the following link https://support.apple.com/en-ke/HT208368
Does this only work with the iMac or with any Mac?
Could you daisy chain all your Macs so you only need to have one socket?
Could you daisy chain all your Macs so you only need to have one socket?
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