iPhone 17 Pro Max's USB-C Charging Speeds Tested With Apple Chargers

[DaniTheFox]

You would be slow charging a MacBook at that speed. iPad Pro charges at 20 watts max.

That is incorrect. My iPad Pro M1 charges at 37.5 W. Your figures are completely underrated.

 

[Lyrrad]

"40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max"

I'm confused; is Apple trying to do their own thing again rather than follow the USB-C PD specifications?

No. It's all in the USB-C PD specifications.

I believe it's one of two currently available chargers that implements USB PD 3.2 AVS, though Apple's charger does not support PPS.

It looks like some third party chargers advertise the peak power but don't mention that they reduce maximum power after hitting some thermal limit, so this seems to be more honest since the sustainable power is in the name of the product. (ChargerLab's load test of Apple's adapters showed that it could sustain the 60W for about 20 minutes before getting throttled, and it can go back up to 60W again after it cools off.)

 

[darkelipse04]

Trying to understand the MagSafe testing. Which MagSafe version did they test? The 15W version or the 25W version? What charing brick did they use with the MagSafe? The rest of the testing was straightforward but this section wasn't for me at least...

 

[DaniTheFox]

"40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max"

I'm confused; is Apple trying to do their own thing again rather than follow the USB-C PD specifications?

I am also not happy with this 'dynamic'. Why can't they just say it's USB-PD 3.2? Then at least you could ask Siri.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

It thermally throttles.

And not only that, EVERYONE’s 60W at this size thermally throttles. The biggest difference is that, unlike others, Apple’s not calling it a 60W charger.

 

[Jkeith85]

so which charger do I get to charge my 17pro max the fastest?

 

[bmark]

That is incorrect. My iPad Pro M1 charges at 37.5 W. Your figures are completely underrated.

I was referring to the standard iPad Pro. The M1 can charge somewhere in the 30-35 watt range.

 

[bmark]

I am also not happy with this 'dynamic'. Why can't they just say it's USB-PD 3.2? Then at least you could ask Siri.

Dynamic is just Apple marketing slang like adaptive power mode!

 

[yoheywut]

Anker 40W with the two USB-C ports for like $22 is still best for me. Small, able to charge a couple phones, etc.

 

[jz0309]

I'll just continue to charge my 17PM on my MagSafe, the original 15W I think, overnight, every night...

 

[jz0309]

How do I view remaining charging time?

From the ios26 guide here:

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

From the ios26 guide here:
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Thanks, bud.

I thought it could be viewed on the lock screen?

 

[jz0309]

Thanks, bud.

I thought it could be viewed on the lock screen?

That's what it says in the guide, I pretty much only charge overnight so not really paying attention to this

 

[mrmod]

Using an Anker Charger 140W, I got 42 watt (that's what the anker displays) with an iphone 17 pro max

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

That's what it says in the guide, I pretty much only charge overnight so not really paying attention to this

That’ll teach me for replying without carefully reading 😀.

 

[jz0309]

Using an Anker Charger 140W, I got 42 watt (that's what the anker displays) with an iphone 17 pro max

42W into the phone or out of the wall?
Big difference

 

[Chevyguy2021]

I simply use a iPad Pro 20watt brick to change my 17 pro max. Sweet spot I think in daily/overnight charging. Trying out the 80% limit as well

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Why 60W? Maybe you want to charge a MacBook. Or maybe an iPad Pro.

You can't charge your MacBook at 60W. It's "dynamic" and only for very short bursts. What a joke this thing is.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

It's because it can charge things other than a phone. You can also use to charge a MacBook, for example.

For what? 2 seconds at 60W before it throttles? The MacBook comes with a proper charger already and Amazon is full of tiny GaN chargers for $10 that will charge your MacBook slower if you want.

 

[Howard2k]

For what? 2 seconds at 60W before it throttles? The MacBook comes with a proper charger already and Amazon is full of tiny GaN chargers for $10 that will charge your MacBook slower if you want.

It's a shame that Apple forces you to buy that one and you cannot purchase those alternative products.

Oh wait, you can purchase those alternative products Not my cup of tea either but I'm sure there are some people who would find it useful.

 

[svish]

Good video. Nice to know about the charging speeds. Might buy the new 40w dynamic power adapter, if it is made available in my country.