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I have a bunch of Magsafe2 power cords throughout the house for my older MacBook Air laptop. I just got the 16" MacBook Pro and of course its power cord is different. Are there Apple brand (or just good) adapters people can recommend? I've bought 2 different 3rd party ones so far and the USB-C plugs don't fit into the laptop's ports as well as the Apple adapters do. Any suggestions for ones that work well?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
If one didn't ship with your 16-inch MacBook Pro, order Apple USB-C
(or spare?) adapter from Apple online, or Apple USB-C from OWC.
• Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter - MacSales.com ($59 USD)
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MX0J2AMA/
Mfr P/N: MX0J2AM/A • OWC SKU: APLMX0J2AMA • Apple Genuine unit. USB-C
• Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLL82AM/A/usb-c-charge-cable-2-m
OWC, at discount, slightly under retail. Usually these do not include
the charge cable, from Adapter to Mac. Nor is there an 'extension
AC cable' (a three-prong grounded cable; normally is an option).
• 96W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX0J2AM/A/96w-usb-c-power-adapter
• Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - Apple (appears twice)
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLL82AM/A/usb-c-charge-cable-2-m
• Power Adapter Extension Cable - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK122LL/A/power-adapter-extension-cable
[There are quality USB-C Adapters and Cables from Belkin
&/or sometimes an 'Apple' one included w/ retail MB/Pro kit.
A multiport Dock or powered Hub may be good solution too.]
No conversion AC adapter exists, to an connect older MagSafe
1 or 2, to power newer MacBook Pro equipped with USB-C ports.
The matched adapter and cable shown below should be in the
original kit with new MacBook Pro 16-inch; or maybe in retail.
• Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700#usbc
If one didn't ship with your 16-inch MacBook Pro, order Apple USB-C
(or spare?) adapter from Apple online, or Apple USB-C from OWC.
• Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter - MacSales.com ($59 USD)
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MX0J2AMA/
Mfr P/N: MX0J2AM/A • OWC SKU: APLMX0J2AMA • Apple Genuine unit. USB-C
• Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLL82AM/A/usb-c-charge-cable-2-m
OWC, at discount, slightly under retail. Usually these do not include
the charge cable, from Adapter to Mac. Nor is there an 'extension
AC cable' (a three-prong grounded cable; normally is an option).
• 96W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX0J2AM/A/96w-usb-c-power-adapter
• Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - Apple (appears twice)
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLL82AM/A/usb-c-charge-cable-2-m
• Power Adapter Extension Cable - Apple
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK122LL/A/power-adapter-extension-cable
[There are quality USB-C Adapters and Cables from Belkin
&/or sometimes an 'Apple' one included w/ retail MB/Pro kit.
A multiport Dock or powered Hub may be good solution too.]
No conversion AC adapter exists, to an connect older MagSafe
1 or 2, to power newer MacBook Pro equipped with USB-C ports.
The matched adapter and cable shown below should be in the
original kit with new MacBook Pro 16-inch; or maybe in retail.
• Find the right power adapter and cable for your Mac notebook - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700#usbc
Thanks, I see the full power plugs, but is there nothing simpler/smaller/cheaper that would let me use the older power cords I already have? Seems like a shame to discard them. There are third-party adapters that go from MagSafe2 to USB-C, but they don't seem to fit quite right. I wonder if anyone has a brand they like (Apple doesn't make one?)
Unless you happen to find the correct voltage and amperage output
with proper fitted plug/port shapes; that in itself is near impossible..
..anything 'cheap' would likely also be a compromise & void warranty.
A 'late edit' above, includes link to an Apple cable to match the 96W
Apple/MX0J2AMA/ USB-C, for use between adapter & MB/Pro 16-inch.
And should you not already considered time factor with AppleCare+
there's limited duration (60 days?) from macbook purchase, to get
the extended warranty. I'd bought AppleCare on all my new macs.
{..old Apple power adapters in good shape are collectable, are
keepers and worthy of re-homing to other vintage mac users..}
Magsafe2 to USB-C power plug adapter?
