Can I use 85 watt charger MacBook Air?

Absolutely. Not only does Apple concur, but I do it daily, and have for years. In fact, my Air is running on an 85 Watt this very minute. Just don’t be using your 45 Watt on anything but your Air.

Can I charge my MacBook with a higher wattage?

“You can use a compatible higher wattage power adapter without issue, but it won’t make your computer charge faster or operate differently.” The distinction between charger and cable (or cord) is significant. Either one can limit the power supplied to your Mac, but neither one will result in any harm.

Can I use an 80w charger on my MacBook Air?

It’s OK to use a charger of a higher Wattage than the one that comes with it. Just don’t use a 45watt for a machine that needs an 80 watt.

Can I use a 90 watt charger for my MacBook Pro?

It is always fine to use a higher wattage (i.e. 85 or 60 watt) power adapter on a Mac that shipped with a lower wattage (i.e. 45 or 60 watt) power adapter as long as the adapter’s connector fits (see MagSafe discussion above) on your Mac laptop.

Can a USB charger be too powerful?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to charge a device with a charger that has more current capacity than needed. Since the voltage is held constant (5V), the only factor that determines current draw is the load (another term for resistance) the device places on the charger.

Can I use a 65W charger on MacBook Air?

While the 30W charger is ideal for the ‌iPhone‌ and the iPad, RAVPower’s 65W charger works with all Apple devices, including the new ‌M1‌ 13-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch MacBook Air.

What happens if I use the wrong charger for my MacBook?

You will not harm anything using the incorrect adapter. The charging circuitry in Intel Macs is very sophisticated and won’t let anything bad happen. Using the higher-wattage adapter with a low-power-requirement notebook will work. The computer will only draw as much power from the adapter as it needs.

Is it bad to use a different charger for MacBook Pro?

Indeed, Apple chargers are universal. as such the higher powered chargers wont damage a Mac that normally uses a lower wattage adapter. According to Apple: “You can use a higher wattage power adapter, but you cannot use one with less wattage without potential operating issues.”

Can You charge a MacBook Pro with more than the wattage?

The charger will never provide more than the rated wattage, and as such, there is no higher risk of failure. On the other hand, if you use a 45w on your MacBook Pro, which requires an 85w charger while you are playing a game or editing video (using 100% CPU and/or GPU), your battery will still drain but at a must slower rate.

Is the 85 watt charger safe for a 2013 MacBook Air?

Its a new 2013 macbook air that comes with a 45 watt magsafe 2 charger that says its 14.8 volts. The 85 watt charger is a new magsafe 2 charger that says its 20 volts. Charging a lithium batter with too high a voltage will damage the battery so I would like to hear from Apple is it is safe to use the 85 watt, higher voltage, charger.

Will a 60W adapter overheat on a 85W MacBook?

All MagSafe adapters, when plugged into a mechanically matching receptacle on a MacBook/MacBook Pro, are designed to run safely. This is a given for the systems to receive safety certifications. So no, a 60W adapter won’t overheat when connected to a machine that needs an 85W adapter.

Can I use an 85 watt charger with a 45 watt charger?

Can i use a 85 watt charger with a new macbook air that comes with a 45 watt charger. One says its 14.8 volts and the other is 20 volts. Absolutely. Not only does Apple concur, but I do it daily, and have for years. In fact, my Air is running on an 85 Watt this very minute.