Learn which power adapter, cord, and plug comes with your Mac notebook.
General information
Power adapters for Apple notebooks are available in 29W, 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Apple notebook. You can use a compatible higher wattage adapter without issue, but it won’t make your computer charge faster or operate differently. Lower wattage adapters will not provide enough power.
MagSafe power adapters have three pieces: Connector and adapter, AC cord, and the AC plug or “duckhead.”
Connector and Adapter | AC Cord | AC Plug (“duckhead”) |
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The Apple 29W USB-C power adapter and USB-C Charge Cable is made of two pieces: a charging cable and an adapter with a removable duckhead.
Note that AC cords and plugs might be different than the examples above depending on your location.
Power adapters
The tables below show the style of adapter that came with each model MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. If you’re not sure which model Mac you have, use these articles.
29W USB-C
Computers that use the Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable | Adapter type |
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Apple 29W USB-C power adapter and USB-C Charge Cable![]() ![]() |
MagSafe 2
Computers that use the 85W MagSafe 2 Adapter | Adapter type |
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85W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector![]() |
Computers that use the 60W MagSafe 2 Adapter | Adapter type |
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60W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector![]() |
Computers that use the 45W MagSafe 2 Adapter | Adapter type |
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45W MagSafe power adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector![]() |
About the MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
If you have an older MagSafe adapter, you can still use it with newer Mac computers that have MagSafe 2 ports. To do this you just need a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter (shown below).
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Learn more
You can get extra or replacement adapters with AC cord and plug at the Apple Online Store (links below), an Apple Reseller, or an Apple Store.
- Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)
- Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
- Apple 45W MagSafe Power Adapter for MacBook Air
A replacement adapter may not be the same size, color, shape, or wattage as the original adapter that came with your computer. It should however power and charge your Mac like the adapter that originally came with your computer.
If you need help using your MagSafe adapter issue, see Apple Portables: Troubleshooting power adapters.