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Apple No Longer Sells 30W Charger Still Included With Two Devices

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Apple this week stopped selling its 30W USB-C Power Adapter, despite its online store indicating that the charger is still included with the base 13-inch MacBook Air and the Apple Vision Pro. It is unclear why the adapter is no longer sold separately.

30W USB C Power Adapter
Apple released the 30W USB-C Power Adapter in 2018. It was priced at $39 in the U.S., before being removed from Apple's online store.

In related news, Apple released a 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max this week, in the U.S., Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Perhaps this new 40W-60W charger is the successor to the 30W model.

The new charger can dynamically deliver up to 60W of power, despite having a smaller form factor. However, due to the thermal limitations that come with this compact design, the charger can only reach that 60W peak in shorter bursts.

Apple also sells a variety of other USB-C power adapters, including 20W, dual-port 35W (in two sizes), 70W, 96W, and 140W options.

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TheColtr Avatar
TheColtr
7 months ago
underrated feature of having a removable duck head (thats what the prongs are called) is that you can use the extension cable. I dont use the extension cable often but its nice to have.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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sevoneone
7 months ago
Duck Head chargers are also super useful for International Travelers as you can buy the different heads needed for each region.

The extension cord also has a 3rd contact where the head slips over the lug on the adapter to provide a ground connection.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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sleep/to/dream
7 months ago

This. I can’t help but notice that Apple is steadily eliminating the removable duck head with each new charger that is introduced (first 20W, then the dual 35W, and now the 40W). I also don’t use the extension cord often but I really value the option when I travel.
This makes me so sad. I adore my duck head chargers, I almost never use anything else. They’re nice to have in your bag as there are no sharp corners to scratch things or get beat up, just a perfect squircle
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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ChamomileTea
7 months ago
Kudos to Apple to advertise that the power adapter only supplies 60W for a limited time.

Most small and cheap chargers you see on sale today are like that but they don’t inform the user and the authorities don’t do anything to stop this false advertising.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MacDevil7334 Avatar
MacDevil7334
7 months ago

underrated feature of having a removable duck head (thats what the prongs are called) is that you can use the extension cable. I dont use the extension cable often but its nice to have.
This. I can’t help but notice that Apple is steadily eliminating the removable duck head with each new charger that is introduced (first 20W, then the dual 35W, and now the 40W). I also don’t use the extension cord often but I really value the option when I travel.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
yadmonkey Avatar
yadmonkey
7 months ago
What's the problem? Just buy a new 30W charger for $999 and get a free MacBook Air with it!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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