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New Apple Magsafe charging puck - What's New?
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A difference I noticed is it’s also available in a 2 meter long cable version. The take away from this is unless you have the newest iPhone, you’re not going to get the fastest charging speeds because the coil in the iPhone is not capable.
Here’s from the Apple website
For faster wireless charging up to 25W — up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro when paired with the 30W USB‑C Power Adapter
For fast wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
For wireless charging up to 7.5W for iPhone 8 or later with Qi when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Here’s from the Apple website
For faster wireless charging up to 25W — up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro when paired with the 30W USB‑C Power Adapter
For fast wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
For wireless charging up to 7.5W for iPhone 8 or later with Qi when paired with the 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Always get concerned with faster charging generating more heat and killing the battery lifespan.
Wireless charging does produce more heat so that is a factor. worst case scenario you have to replace the battery and it’s $99 so not going to break the bank. Also, if you’re replacing your phone every two years or less you don’t have to worry about it.
Agreed, but I recently got a Twelve South stand for half price, so will be happy with 15W for now as I only really charge overnight.
Cable appears braided, it was that older smooth/sticky plastic before.
A little bit crazy that a bunch of MFI products got refreshed this summer and are immediately behind the curve in terms of charging capability. I wonder if we'll get early/mid-cycle updates or if they will wait until next year and ride it out.
I know, but there’s always better around the corner. I refused to pay £150 for a stand, so grabbed the bargain while I could.
Just got my unit and it no longer fits in the stand that I 3D printed. It appears the diameter of the new puck is just a tad smaller than the original. I tested with two brand new MagSafe pucks, so it’s definitely not a one-off mistake.
The new units are also quite a bit thinner overall.
The new units are also quite a bit thinner overall.
Interesting! Any side-by-side pictures of the thickness difference, or measurement?
Sure! Left is the original, right is the new model.
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Is the enclosure for the new model still metal? Hard to tell from you pic, almost looks plastic.
so much for being an environmentally friendly company, pug charge makers like Nomad and Twelve south has to go back to drawing board for the same product.
Was tempted to buy this charging puk but think I’ll use my MacBook charging cable instead seeing as it’s usbc.
Same - don't need fast wireless charging and hate the heat.
Rather get 40-45W wired fast charging so I'll use either my 61W MBP or 30W MBA Apple USB-C charger.
Twelve South Customer Support claims the Forté is compatible with the new MagSafe charger. I’m struggling to see how this is possible given the size changes. Has anyone been able to test it out?
I have, the pug comes out as you pickup your phone. A tailored double sided tape covering the entire back might work, but I really can’t be bothered.
So my gen 1 official apple magsafe charger will still cap out at 15W(with 16pro)? What did they change in the puck, I thought it was all based on the brick/port/phone limit you were using anyway.
Me too. I try and charge wired as much as I can. Wireless charging generates way too much heat for my liking.
all my MagSafe holders now dont fit with the new thinner MagSafe puck, what a joke, it should have been the same size
I just tried with the new Puck and the Twelvesouth Forte. It works but when I remove the phone it will fall out. Also it is 2mm or so smaller so it has a small border. I guess with a thin doublesided Tape at the back that it will fit perfectly. I will do this when I have time this weekend
I think this has taken manufacturers of MagSafe stands that use the apple MagSafe charger by surprise with it being a different size. The FAQ on Twelve South Forté says it fits but it certainly doesn’t. I’ve dropped them a message.