Which Charger Fits My MacBook? MagSafe 1 vs MagSafe 2 vs USB-C (UAE Guide)
MacBook chargers are confusing. Apple changed the connector three times, and many chargers sold online look the same in photos. Buy the wrong one and it simply will not fit your MacBook.
This guide helps you identify your MacBook charger in under 2 minutes, just by looking at the charging port.
The 4 types of MacBook charger
| Connector | How it looks | Which MacBooks |
|---|---|---|
| MagSafe 1 | Wider magnetic plug, T or L shape | MacBook Pro and Air up to mid-2012 |
| MagSafe 2 | Thinner, flatter magnetic plug | MacBook Pro Retina 2012–2015, MacBook Air 2012–2017 |
| USB-C | Small oval USB-C port, no magnet | MacBook Pro 2016 onwards, MacBook Air 2018 onwards |
| MagSafe 3 | New flat magnetic plug with USB-C cable | Newer MacBook Pro 14/16 and MacBook Air (2021 onwards) |
How to check in 30 seconds
- Click the Apple menu → About This Mac. Note the model and year.
- Look at the charging port on the left side.
- Match it with the table above.
Laptop will not turn on? Read the label on the bottom instead: how to find your MacBook model number.
Which wattage?
- MacBook Air: usually 45W (MagSafe) or 30W (USB-C)
- MacBook Pro 13": 60W–85W
- MacBook Pro 15" / 16": 85W–96W or more
A higher wattage charger with the right connector is safe. The MacBook only takes the power it needs. A lower wattage charger may charge very slowly. Full comparison: 45W vs 60W vs 85W MagSafe 2.
A typical case
Say your daughter has a 2015 MacBook Air for school and the charger cable breaks near the plug. She needs a MagSafe 2 charger. A MagSafe 1 charger will not fit, even though they look similar online. This is the most common mistake we see.
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MacBook chargers at Top Tech UAE
- 45W MagSafe 2 charger for MacBook Air 2012–2017
- 85W MagSafe 2 charger for MacBook Pro Retina 2012–2015
- 96W USB-C charger for MacBook Pro 13–16"
Our 45W and 85W MagSafe 2 chargers are renewed, compatible replacements (not Apple-branded), checked by hand in our Sharjah shop. All chargers come with a 12-month warranty, Cash on Delivery and 1–2 day delivery across the UAE.
FAQ
Can I use an iPad or iPhone charger for my USB-C MacBook?
It may charge very slowly or not at all while you work. Use a laptop charger.
Do you have MagSafe 1?
WhatsApp us at +971 56 265 5845 and we will check stock.
My MacBook Air is A1466 — which charger?
The 45W MagSafe 2. See our MacBook Air A1466 & A1465 charger guide.
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