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Straight answers on Apple chargers, adapters, and buying for schools and institutions.
Close-up comparison of a MagSafe 1 connector next to a thinner MagSafe 2 connector

MagSafe 1 vs MagSafe 2: What's the Difference?

MagSafe 1 vs MagSafe 2: they're physically different connectors from different MacBook eras. Learn how to tell them apart and how a converter bridges the two.

MagSafe 1 vs MagSafe 2: What's the Difference?

MagSafe 1 vs MagSafe 2: they're physically different connectors from different MacBook eras. Learn how to tell them apart and how a converter bridges the two.

A school district purchase order on a clipboard beside stacked boxes of power adapters

How School Districts Buy Apple Adapters Without...

How school districts buy Apple adapters without a formal bid: purchase orders, net-30, cooperative purchasing, and dollar thresholds explained for K-12 buyers.

How School Districts Buy Apple Adapters Without...

How school districts buy Apple adapters without a formal bid: purchase orders, net-30, cooperative purchasing, and dollar thresholds explained for K-12 buyers.

A genuine Apple MagSafe power adapter on a technician's workbench with repair tools

Refurbished Apple Chargers: Are They Safe?

Are refurbished Apple chargers safe? Yes. Here is what refurbished means, how each unit is tested, and why it is the best value on genuine Apple hardware.

Refurbished Apple Chargers: Are They Safe?

Are refurbished Apple chargers safe? Yes. Here is what refurbished means, how each unit is tested, and why it is the best value on genuine Apple hardware.

MacBook charger connectors compared side by side

Are All MacBook Chargers the Same?

Are all MacBook chargers the same? No. Connectors (MagSafe 1/2/3, USB-C) and wattage (45W to 140W) differ by model. Here's how to find the right one for your Mac.

Are All MacBook Chargers the Same?

Are all MacBook chargers the same? No. Connectors (MagSafe 1/2/3, USB-C) and wattage (45W to 140W) differ by model. Here's how to find the right one for your Mac.

Two USB-C power adapters side by side with price tags showing the cost difference

How Much Does a MacBook Charger Cost?

How much does a MacBook charger cost? Genuine Apple adapters run about $24.95 at MacBookAdapter vs. roughly $59 to $99 at Apple. See the full price breakdown.

How Much Does a MacBook Charger Cost?

How much does a MacBook charger cost? Genuine Apple adapters run about $24.95 at MacBookAdapter vs. roughly $59 to $99 at Apple. See the full price breakdown.

An opened shipping box containing a white USB-C power adapter and charging cable

Where to Buy a MacBook Charger (Without Overpay...

Where to buy a MacBook charger without overpaying: compare Apple, big-box, marketplaces, and specialists, and how to pick genuine, compatible, or refurbished.

Where to Buy a MacBook Charger (Without Overpay...

Where to buy a MacBook charger without overpaying: compare Apple, big-box, marketplaces, and specialists, and how to pick genuine, compatible, or refurbished.