Slow charging with USB-C Adapter

[apb87]

Is any one else experiencing extremely low power-passthrough with this USB-C multi port adapter? While connected to a monitor, and the system is under decent load, I am seeing 205 mA under the amperage reading, and it's estimating 6:43 to full from 78%.

 

[Hellhammer]

What adapter is it? Third party adapters may not support the USB power delivery spec and will hence charge at regular USB speed.

 

[apb87]

Using the Apple adapter, but it seems that the estimates in the battery tool tip were just off. It actually did end up charging in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[Zoidberg79]

Using the Apple adapter, but it seems that the estimates in the battery tool tip were just off. It actually did end up charging in a reasonable amount of time.

Just got a new 2018 MacBook Pro 15 with I9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 560X.

Compared to my Late 2013 13"MacBook Pro this new Mac take 3-4 times longer to charge.

Both machines using their Apple supplied power adaptor.

Don't get me wrong, the 2018 MacBook Pro is a beast of a machine. Just doesn't charge fast enough which can be a problem if your used to quick top up charges while your on the go. Stopping at a coffee shop for 15 minutes gets maybe 2-3% increase in battery.

Just get a battery pack for it. Your only spending more money on top of the $6K you already spent.

Oh, don't forget the USB-C to Lighting cable you WILL NEED to charge your iPhone or AirPods from your lovely new machine.

My relationship with Apple has become more complicated as they make my life simpler.