My existing MacBook Pro 15 inch (late 2018) crashed. I ordered a new MacBook Pro 16 inch with M1 processor. I have extra adapters for my MacBook Pro 15 inch (87 Watt) because I work in different places. The question is can I use these adapters also for the MacBook Pro 16 inch / M1. (I know I need a cable USB-C tot MagSafe 3). Probably they will charge slower, but can they be used?
For the 16-in MacxBook pro M1, Apple recommends 100 Watts to run and charge normally, 140 Watts to fast charge. Using less may produce unsatisfactory performance, but is not considered dangerous or destructive.
That computer is a battery-CAPABLE device. It is not optimized as a battery-operated device. (It is NOT an iPhone.)
Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, even with the power adapter connected, the charged state may even decline during stressful work.
When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and will perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)
In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which will be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. Your Mac will NEVER over-charge.
For the 16-in MacxBook pro M1, Apple recommends 100 Watts to run and charge normally, 140 Watts to fast charge. Using less may produce unsatisfactory performance, but is not considered dangerous or destructive.
That computer is a battery-CAPABLE device. It is not optimized as a battery-operated device. (It is NOT an iPhone.)
Your computer performs best when connected to AC power. It can use the full output of the Power Adapter AND when doing especially challenging work will also freely "borrow" power from the battery. In some cases, even with the power adapter connected, the charged state may even decline during stressful work.
When used only on battery, your computer has no extra cushion of power, and will perform more slowly. However, for ordinary non-stressful tasks this may not be objectionable (possibly not even noticeable.)
In general, you should ALWAYS connect AC power when it is possible to do so, and only run on batteries (which will be somewhat slower) when no AC sources are at hand. Your Mac will NEVER over-charge.
Using 87 Watt adapter for new MacBook Pro 16 inch / M1 processor
