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USB C Mag Safe Recommendation?

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brolfsen83

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Can someone recommend a good USB-C mag safe connector. I want to get one to put in the USB-C port in the hinge of the Magic Keyboard.
 
brolfsen83 said:
Can someone recommend a good USB-C mag safe connector. I want to get one to put in the USB-C port in the hinge of the Magic Keyboard.
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I use this one from MagaBolt. It can be used in a pinch for data, but is more like regular USB 3 rather than the faster speeds claimed. The “MagSafe“ feature works well, though.
 
I just got one from Amazon that’s listed under various names (mine says ‘Raviad’). Unfortunately when it’s used in the hinge port it says ‘not charging’. Works fine in the ipad’s own port, but that’s not really much use to me. Oh well.
 
brolfsen83 said:
Can someone recommend a good USB-C mag safe connector. I want to get one to put in the USB-C port in the hinge of the Magic Keyboard.
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I’ve found that the Leonis USB-C Magnetic Charger Charging Cable (87w) from amazon works great when connected through the hinge port for pass-through charging. I use it in conjunction with a 30-watt brick. Using anything lower than 30 doesn’t work with the cable for pass-through.
 
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I purchased the HOGORE USB C adapter. I do not recommend it as confirmed with my conversation via facebook messages with them. It about ⅛ of inch too long (its oval in shape) so when you close the keyboard it prevents the one side from fully closing. If you push down on the keyboard it will close but then i think it puts to much pressure on the USBC Connectio.
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beach bum said:
I’ve found that the Leonis USB-C Magnetic Charger Charging Cable (87w) from amazon works great when connected through the hinge port for pass-through charging. I use it in conjunction with a 30-watt brick. Using anything lower than 30 doesn’t work with the cable for pass-through.
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Thanks. Just ordered one from Amazon.
 
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I don't really understand why some work in the actual iPad Pro USB C port but not in the MK hinge port. Anyone have any reason why? Also has anyone found one that works consistently with the hinge port on the MK yet? I want to hold off on buying one until I know it works correctly. Thanks!
 
The problem lies more with the physical size of the connector that stays behind in the Magic KeyBoard. The ones that are oval are about ⅛” to long and they interfere with the MKB when closed to prevent a flush closing without forcing. When you force it (slight pressure) it seems to put a strain on the hing. As posted before:
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This is the one I bought. It’s available under many different brand names - look for the LED light on the plug, the shape of the connector and the concentric circles on the magnetic tip. The magnetic tip is circular and fits perfectly into the hinge port, but unfortunately it does not charge the iPad. It’s completely useless for the Magic Keyboard.
 
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This is the one I bought. It’s available under many different brand names - look for the LED light on the plug, the shape of the connector and the concentric circles on the magnetic tip. The magnetic tip is circular and fits perfectly into the hinge port, but unfortunately it does not charge the iPad. It’s completely useless for the Magic Keyboard.
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Nuts i was looking at that, thanks for the input
 
I was also looking for one for the same purpose, but after going down the review rabbit hole on Amazon, I was hesitant to try any of them. Someone on Reddit (I think) posted about the Vinpok Bolt, so I ended up ordering that one. They ship from China, though, so I won’t have it to review for about a month.
 
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I bought two of these. They work with both my iPad Pro/Magic Keyboard and oth my 15 & 16 inch Macbook Pros. Love em.

Elecjet Magnetic USB C to C Charging Cable Adapter for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, 87W PD Fast Charger for Galaxy S10/ S9/ S8/ Note 10, Google Pixel Cellphones, Dell XPS, Type-C Devices, 6.6ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083DSN8QW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_VrE0EbS3T0E2H
 
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garnerx said:
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This is the one I bought. It’s available under many different brand names - look for the LED light on the plug, the shape of the connector and the concentric circles on the magnetic tip. The magnetic tip is circular and fits perfectly into the hinge port, but unfortunately it does not charge the iPad. It’s completely useless for the Magic Keyboard.
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What wattage is your power plug? I'm wondering if you have to use a 30w charger as mentioned in another post?
 
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What wattage is your power plug? I'm wondering if you have to use a 30w charger as mentioned in another post?
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I just used the one that came with the ipad, whatever that may be. I’m not buying an additional power supply on the offchance it might make my cheap USB lead work.

Also I find I’m using the iPad unplugged pretty much exclusively (because the cable that came with it is so ridiculously short) and I don’t find I’m running out of battery power all that often, so I’ve given up on the idea of a Magsafe equivalent. I just leave it on the floor to charge, firmly tethered a couple of feet away from the wall socket, as Apple clearly intended.
 
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I bought two of these. They work with both my iPad Pro/Magic Keyboard and oth my 15 & 16 inch Macbook Pros. Love em.

Elecjet Magnetic USB C to C Charging Cable Adapter for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, 87W PD Fast Charger for Galaxy S10/ S9/ S8/ Note 10, Google Pixel Cellphones, Dell XPS, Type-C Devices, 6.6ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083DSN8QW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_VrE0EbS3T0E2H
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How do these do for data and not just power? Do they work with magic keyboard case for iPad Pro?
 
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How do these do for data and not just power? Do they work with magic keyboard case for iPad Pro?
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From what I can tell, they do not work for data. They do work on any USB-C device...and I can leave the magnetic adapter in the Magic Keyboard case and it works great.
 
My Vinpok works great for charging via the Magic Keyboard port, and I also leave the tip in 24/7. That port only supports charging anyway, so I haven’t attempted any data transfer using the magnetic cable.
 
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Anyone try this one? I'm moving from mid-2015 rMBP to late 2019 16" rMBP and refusing to give up Mag safe

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MagThunder X: Magnetic Thunderbolt 3 adapter, 24 Pins Design Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air and any USB C Laptops

Features ELECJET MagThunder X is the first and slimmest magnetic USB C adapter that fully supports Thunderbolt 3 data transfer. Also, it is fully reversible that get back MagSafe feature to new MacBook (Pro/Air)/ iPad Pro and other USB C laptops or devices.
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I would be concerned about the shape of that one, at least if you’re planning to leave it plugged in to the Magic Keyboard port.
 
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