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 this is the way it differs from the unique fashions.
MagSafe is Apple’s proprietary charging know-how that magnetically connects to the rear of your appropriate iPhone, encompassing the iPhone 12 and later. It is just like Qi2, which is predicated on Apple’s know-how.
The largest change is that the charger itself helps 25W of energy in comparison with solely 15W earlier than. However we had been curious if anything modified.
The iPhone 16 sequence advantages from larger 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 enrich iPhone 16 however it is going to 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 lots of variables
We examined this by connecting the a brand new MagSafe charger and an outdated model to an influence meter and charging our iPhone 15 Professional Max. They each drew the identical, simply round 15W max, as anticipated.
You possibly can cost any Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe gadget on the brand new charging puck
This charger is backwards appropriate with Qi2 and Qi charging, so any Qi or Qi2 gadget can even be capable of 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 appropriate with any “holder” equipment you might have had.
Some equipment, like this leather-based cowl, will not match the brand new MagSafe charger
Many corporations 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 is going to in all probability simply slide out.
We additionally had a leather-based cowl for our outdated MagSafe cable, which too, would not match. It isn’t comfortable 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 metallic rim and the entire gadget itself is thinner. It is spectacular Apple was capable of 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 protecting, just 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 further sturdiness
To get the quicker charging, you want no less than a 30W energy adapter, up from the earlier 20W requirement. You may have to supply your individual as there is not one included with the MagSafe puck.
Obtainable now
The brand new 25W MagSafe puck is accessible now in one-meter and two-meter variations that may run you $39 or $49 respectively.