It explicitly doesn’t support Apple’s Lightning to USB-C cable for the iPad Pro, which is true of other non-Apple adapters, unfortunately. The USB-C port will also deliver high-wattage power to other devices with PD 2.0 support, and at up to 15W (5V at 3A) for USB-C hardware that lacks it. Keep that in mind if you’re always needing a fast battery charge. They vary in power requirements from 29W for the MacBook to 45W, 60W, 61W, 85W, and 87W (whew!) for the various MacBook Pros.Īt 60W, the Cable Matters charger can handle all of these, though it won’t charge the largest MacBook Pros at full speed.

USB-C allows the use of Power Delivery 2.0 (part of the USB spec), which can provide a variety of voltages and amperages to charge higher-wattage devices, like Apple’s 12-inch MacBook and the 20 MacBook Pro models. Its low price, compactness, and features makes it a great travel or replacement charger. Nekteck’s 100W PD 3.0 GaN Wall Charger provides enough power for a 15- or 16-inch MacBook Pro at less than half the price of one of Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapters. Cable Matter’s 72W 4-Port USB Charger with USB-C Power Delivery ($49.99 MSRP $29 on Amazon in black or white>) has a 60W jack for USB-C and shares 12W (5V at 2.4A) among its three USB Type-A ports. With more Apple laptops with USB-C on the market and in people’s hands and the relatively high cost of Apple’s AC adapters, it’s natural to seek alternatives.