The Mac charger guide
In France, the power adapter for MacBook Air and Pro M5 is sold separately (a cable is in the box). Apple's UK spec for the 15" Air M5 also lists the adapter as sold separately. In the US, some configs still include an adapter — check your market. Here is our editorial 2026 Mac charger shortlist — MacBook Air and Pro — from someone who has used Apple and third-party Mac chargers since 1986 (personal experience, not lab tests).
Start here
This English hub is the mother page for “Mac charger” and “MacBook charger”. Daughters below cover the buying decision, wattage, MagSafe, official USB-C, multi-port bricks, and Air / Pro 16 model pages.
Top 3 Mac chargers for 2026
Same shortlist as the French guide — official Apple bricks and one GaN travel charger that actually keeps up with a MacBook.
UGREEN Nexode 65W
Why this guide
Mac user since 1986
I have used Apple and third-party Mac chargers since 1986 — MagSafe 1 through USB-C Power Delivery (personal experience, not lab tests).
Independent picks
Affiliate links help run the site. They do not buy a ranking. Cheap uncertified bricks stay off the list.
Safety first
Only certified USB-C PD chargers. If you want the official brick, start with Apple vs compatible.
Find the right MacBook charger
Buying guide
Ports, wattage and which Mac charger fits which MacBook.
Read the guideComparison
Side-by-side MacBook charger picks for Air, Pro and multi-device bags.
CompareApple vs compatible
When the official Mac charger is worth it — and when GaN is enough.
DecideUSB-C, MagSafe, GaN
The port and tech terms you see on every Mac charger listing.
LearnWattage
30W, 65W, 96W or 140W — match the charger to the MacBook.
CalculateMagSafe
Magnetic clip and 140W on recent Pros — useful, not mandatory.
DecideOfficial Apple USB-C
20W to 140W official bricks — wattage ladder and how to avoid fakes.
Shop officialMulti-port
One GaN brick for Mac, iPhone and iPad — watch the wattage split.
See multi-portMacBook Air M1–M5
Apple 35W Dual, UGREEN 65W, Anker 65W — the Air shortlist.
Air picksMacBook Pro 16
140W USB-C recommended (M5 minimum 140W) — three editorial picks.
Pro 16 picksiPad charger on a MacBook
A ~20W iPad brick charges slowly. When that is fine, and which wattage to use instead.
Read the iPad pageReady to pick a Mac charger?
Start with the comparison, or read the full guide if you want the wattage and port details first.