Which Mac charger should you buy in 2026?
By a Mac fan since 1986 — I have used the official bricks and the good third-party ones.
Why you are shopping for a Mac charger
In France, the M5 power adapter is sold separately. You just bought a MacBook Air or Pro and now you need a Mac charger among dozens of USB-C blocks that all claim “MacBook compatible”.
See also the French guide chargeur Mac. Use this page to match wattage, port and brand to your machine. If you already know the model, jump to the MacBook charger comparison.
Why there is no charger in the box
In France and the UK, the M5 power adapter is sold separately; a cable is in the box.
In practice, most people still need a new Mac charger — and the wrong wattage means a slow charge or a laptop that drains while you work. Check MacBook charger wattage before you buy. If you already know the machine, jump to MacBook Air M1–M5 or MacBook Pro 16.
Ports: USB-C, MagSafe 3, older MagSafe
Full glossary on USB-C, MagSafe and GaN. Official Apple USB-C ladder: Apple USB-C charger. MagSafe 3 decision: MagSafe Mac charger. The short version:
| Type | Used on | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C (Power Delivery) | Most Macs since 2016 (Air 2017 = MagSafe 2) | Universal, fast |
| MagSafe 3 | Air M2–M5, Pro 14/16 since 2021 | Magnetic disconnect |
| MagSafe 2 / MagSafe | MacBooks before 2015 | Needs a matching charger |
Wattage by Mac
A MacBook charger that is too weak will trickle-charge. Too strong is fine if it is USB-C PD.
| Model | Ideal power | Example charger |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air M1–M5 | 30–70W+ (see detail) | Apple 35W Dual / UGREEN 65W |
| MacBook Pro 13″ | 65–70 W | Apple 70W / Anker 735 65W |
| MacBook Pro 14″ | 96–100 W | Apple 96W / UGREEN 100W |
| MacBook Pro 16″ | 140 W | Apple 140W USB-C / Belkin 140W |
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Why I still recommend Apple chargers
They cost more. You are paying for a quiet, boring brick that just works.
- Perfect handshake — no “not charging” surprises
- Thermal design — stays reasonable under load
- Finish and cable — lasts years on a desk
- Support — Apple Store replacement if it fails
Serious alternatives (UGREEN, Anker, Belkin)
Need more ports or a smaller travel brick? That is where a compatible Mac charger wins — if it is PD-certified. Details in the comparison and the multi-port Mac charger page.
- UGREEN Nexode 65W / 100W — compact GaN, several ports
- Anker 735 GaNPrime 65W — compact travel brick
- Belkin BoostCharge — USB-C PD, desk-friendly
Picks by use
Home desk
- ✓ Apple 96W USB-C
- ✓ UGREEN Nexode 100W
- ✓ Apple 35W Dual
Travel
- ✓ Apple 30W
- ✓ UGREEN Nexode 65W
- ✓ Anker 735 65W
Fast charge (Pro 14/16)
- ✓ Apple USB-C 140W (+ MagSafe 3 cable if needed)
- ✓ Belkin 140W
- ✓ UGREEN 100W
Mac + iPhone + iPad
- ✓ Apple 35W Dual
- ✓ UGREEN 65W (3 ports)
- ✓ Anker 735 65W
Mac charger FAQ
Ready to pick a charger?
See the 2026 MacBook charger comparison, or go back to the English hub.