Apple upgraded its MagSafe charger this 12 months
Alongside it new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple additionally launched a brand new, quicker MagSafe charger. Ours arrived forward of the launch so here is the way it differs from the unique fashions.
MagSafe is Apple’s proprietary charging expertise that magnetically connects to the rear of your suitable iPhone, encompassing the iPhone 12 and later. It is much like Qi2, which relies on Apple’s expertise.
The most important change is that the charger itself helps 25W of energy in comparison with solely 15W earlier than. However we had been curious if the rest modified.
The iPhone 16 collection advantages from increased charging speeds
We picked up the brand new cable, grabbed our iPhone and an influence provide, and examined it out.
Fingers on with Apple’s 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16
To be clear, the brand new charger is designed to enhance iPhone 16 however it should nonetheless work on older iPhone fashions. It simply will not cost as quick as the brand new telephones.
Each cables averaged solely about 10W of energy as wi-fi charging has plenty of variables
We examined this by connecting the a brand new MagSafe charger and an previous model to an influence meter and charging our iPhone 15 Professional Max. They each drew the identical, simply round 15W max, as anticipated.
You’ll be able to cost any Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe gadget on the brand new charging puck
This charger is backwards suitable with Qi2 and Qi charging, so any Qi or Qi2 gadget may also have the ability to use this together with your AirPods or Android telephones.
The charger itself has barely modified. It is a millimeter or two smaller, which means that it will not essentially be suitable with any “holder” equipment you might have had.
Some equipment, like this leather-based cowl, will not match the brand new MagSafe charger
Many firms have produced charging stands the place you insert your MagSafe puck and it holds it, versus doing the electronics themselves. Since that is smaller, it should most likely simply slide out.
We additionally had a leather-based cowl for our previous MagSafe cable, which too, does not match. It is not cosy and simply falls off.
The brand new charger (proper) has barely smaller bezels across the edge
The brand new charger has slimmer bezels across the steel rim and the entire gadget itself is thinner. It is spectacular Apple was in a position to up the speeds whereas additionally making it general smaller.
The brand new MagSafe charger (proper) is thinner
The final change is the cable itself has a braided overlaying, much like what’s discovered on Apple’s different newest merchandise. It makes it really feel extra premium in addition to extra sturdy.
The brand new MagSafe cable is braided for additional sturdiness
To get the quicker charging, you want no less than a 30W energy adapter, up from the earlier 20W requirement. You will have to offer your individual as there is not one included with the MagSafe puck.
Obtainable now
The brand new 25W MagSafe puck is on the market now in one-meter and two-meter variations that may run you $39 or $49 respectively.