The anker charger (powercore+) charges the 13" MacBook Pro fine.There are a few threads on this topic. My opinion is that with the current units on the market you will get at best a trickle charge into a MBP, even with USB-C as they are intended for phones and put out 5V/2.4A (on the Anker USB-C battery). This would result in a VERY slow charge on a MBP and likely just a slower discharge of the main battery when plugged in rather than maintaining a charge level or even charging while using it.
The anker charger (powercore+) charges the 13" MacBook Pro fine.
I've been searching Amazon & Google weekly, waiting patiently for 15" 2016 MBP USB-C third party cable and charger options. So far, zilch.Hi,
Does anyone know which powerbanks are able to charge the Macbook Pro 2016 15" model?
Thanks in advance.
I've been searching Amazon & Google weekly, waiting patiently for 15" 2016 MBP USB-C third party cable and charger options. So far, zilch.
If you search "87W USB-C" the only thing that pops up is Apple's own (ridiculously priced) charger. There are lots of options for the 12" MacBook at 61W, but nothing for us yet at the 15" level.
Compounding the issue is confusion over the required Volt/Amp rating required for both the cable and adapters. Almost everything online I've encountered is rated for wattages far below what we need.
I think all we can do at this point is wait (six weeks and counting) longer for third parties to get their act together and release 87W rated hardware. In the meantime I'll stick it out with Apple's cumbersome & ugly polished white charger.
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The anker charger (powercore+) charges the 13" MacBook Pro fine.
I think as others have pointed out, the only difference will be it'll charge slower, or under heavy loads, might not charge at all. Since it's less power (and not more) than what the laptop's rated for, I wouldn't worry about damage.Hi Mr Fusion, thanks for the reply indeed, it seems that the pro users in the 15" level are left behind. I also have a question regarding the USB-C cables that you might be able to answer. I recently bought the Magsafe lookalike from Griffin but that cable is only optimised for 60W, what effect will this have on the 87W hardware? Will it drain or ruin the battery? I did receive a positive answer from Griffin that they will be making a 15" ready USB-C cable.
I think as others have pointed out, the only difference will be it'll charge slower, or under heavy loads, might not charge at all. Since it's less power (and not more) than what the laptop's rated for, I wouldn't worry about damage.
That's excellent to hear Griffin's working on a 15" specific cable!! I just might pick one of those up once it's released.
I think as others have pointed out, the only difference will be it'll charge slower, or under heavy loads, might not charge at all. Since it's less power (and not more) than what the laptop's rated for, I wouldn't worry about damage.
That's excellent to hear Griffin's working on a 15" specific cable!! I just might pick one of those up once it's released.
Has anybody looked at this?
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-94TR3-P...01B48YESU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I'd ask Dell for the specific wattage for each port first. What I've seen out of most power banks thus far is they advertise a high overall power output, but when broken down between each port you see the USB-C wattages are quite low.Has anybody looked at this?
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-94TR3-P...01B48YESU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I'd ask Dell for the specific wattage for each port first. What I've seen out of most power banks thus far is they advertise a high overall power output, but when broken down between each port you see the USB-C wattages are quite low.
I think we're just going to have to be patient for at least a few more weeks while third party manufacturers catch up to the 15" MBP's power needs. I thought more options would be available by now, but I think the issue is that manufacturers (just like the rest of us) have been slow getting their hands on the machine.
Good 3 months ahead now... still no power bank for a 2016 USB-C Macbook 15"....