How Apple’s 35W Dual USB-C Charger Balances Power Based On The Device
Apple is offering a single power adapter that can charge two devices at once for the first time, and it can balance the power delivery between devices based on their respective power requirements. Though the company no longer includes a power adapter in the box with certain devices, like iPhones, the quality of their adapters has improved in recent years. For over a decade, a merely 5W USB-A power adapter was included with most iPhones and iPods, despite the power requirements of those devices increasing. Now, the default option from Apple's retail stores is an 18W compact USB-C power adapter, which is much more helpful than prior power adapters from the company. But for users looking to charge more than one device, the dual power adapter might be the way to go, and it balances power to charge devices quickly.
Apple introduced the product at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, an event typically reserved for software announcements and developer tools. However, this year's event featured a new M2 MacBook Air, and the dual 35W power adapter was released alongside the redesigned laptop. For buyers looking to pick up a new M2 MacBook Air, some configurations of the computer come with the dual 35W power adapter bundled with it. Anyone else wanting an official Apple power adapter that can charge more than one device will have to shell out $59 for either the full-sized or compact model. The dual power adapter might not be anything special compared to third-party options, but a power balancing feature might be useful for charging Apple devices.
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