Official Apple USB-C charger: which one to buy
You want the official Apple USB-C brick — not a lookalike. This page maps 20W to 140W, where to buy without a fake, and which wattage matches which Mac. See also the French chargeur USB-C Apple page.
Prices are not listed here: check them on Amazon before you buy.
Why people still buy the official brick
Official Apple chargers cost more. You pay for a boring handshake, a quiet thermal profile, and an Apple Store swap if it dies. That is the whole pitch. If you want extra ports or a smaller GaN block, read Apple vs compatible first — then come back here for the official wattage ladder.
Apple warranty (typically one year) and Store replacement.
Certified electrical safety. No marketplace lottery.
Wattage calibrated for the Mac that shipped with that brick.
Finish and cable that last years on a desk.
Wattage ladder
A stronger USB-C PD charger will not fry a smaller Mac. The Mac only draws what it needs. A weaker charger will trickle — or stall under load. Full table on MacBook charger wattage.
20W
iPhone / iPad — too weak as a daily Mac charger
30–35W
13" Air: 30W minimum. 15" Air: 35W minimum. Fast charge on M2 through M5: 70W or higher, or Apple's 67W adapter on 13.6-inch models. The M1 Air is not on Apple's fast-charge list.
60–96W
14" M5: 60W minimum (70W for M5 Pro/Max), fast charge at 96W or higher
140W
16" Pro from 2021: 140W USB-C recommended (M5 Pro/Max: 140W minimum)
Official Apple USB-C adapters we list
The 140W card is the Apple 140W adapter. The cable may be sold separately: check the listing.
Apple 20W USB-C
Apple USB-C 140W
Apple 20W USB-C
- • Power: 20W · ASIN: B0DZ745RCW
- • Fine for iPhone or iPad. Too weak as a daily MacBook Air charger.
Apple 35W Dual USB-C
- • Power: 35W · ASIN: B0CX1L2SQ6
- • The official Air pick when you also want a second port for a phone.
Apple 96W USB-C
- • Power: 96W · ASIN: B0D22R4PP1
- • Calm Pro 14 brick. Cited minimum on Pro 16, not the 140W target. Do not label it 140W.
Apple 140W USB-C
- • Power: 140W · ASIN: B0D22PQWJX
- • The adapter Apple recommends for the 16" Pro from 2021. Pair with a MagSafe 3 cable if you want the magnetic clip: see MagSafe Mac charger.
Where to buy without a fake
Apple Store / Apple.com
Official price. Zero seller ambiguity.
Amazon — sold by Apple
Prefer the Apple Store seller. Third-party “Apple compatible” listings are not the same product.
Known retailers
Fnac, Boulanger, John Lewis, Best Buy — pick the shop you already trust in your country.
How to avoid counterfeits
Skip exotic marketplaces and “too cheap” bricks with no serial.
Check the box, weight, finish, and logos against an Apple Store unit if you can.
The real adapter has an engraved serial and a clear CE mark.
Quick comparison
Paid Amazon links, at no extra cost to you. Some listings do not include a cable: check the Amazon title.
Apple USB-C FAQ
Official brick, or extra ports?
If you already know you want Apple, pick wattage above. If you want GaN and more ports, open the comparison.