60W MagSafe charger and 85 MagSafe charger

[mngotu]

Hi Everyone, I need some help if possible.

I have a MacBook Pro mid-2012 model running on Catalina. (the last 'Pro model' with a disk drive?)

My normal charger (85W MagSafe Power adapter - model A1343) is on the outs.

I had a look on Apple's website and they have a 60W MagSafe Power adapter - model A1344 on their website as compatible with my MacBook, however when bought and used with my MacBook, it does not charge or have any indicator light.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the A1344 and my normal one A1343? (I asked Apple and they couldn't tell me in store)

 

[chabig]

The only fundamental difference is power output capability. Other than that, the 65 Watt charger is bit smaller physically. Neither of those are compatible with a 2012 machine because the connector is physically different. You need this connector.

Identify your Mac power adapter - Apple Support

Learn which power adapter and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

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[mngotu]

The only fundamental difference is power output capability. Other than that, the 65 Watt charger is bit smaller physically. Neither of those are compatible with a 2012 machine because the connector is physically different. You need this connector.

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Identify your Mac power adapter - Apple Support

Learn which power adapter and cable comes with your Mac laptop and how to check the wattage of a connected power adapter or display.

support.apple.com

Hiya, thanks for your response, the charger you are referring to is for the MacBook Pro (Retina version) Late 2012.

Mine is the Mid 2012 version without Retina display, as displayed below.

Any further help is appreciated.

 

[darngooddesign]

If the new charger you bought magnetically attaches then that version of MagSafe is compatible.

 

[mngotu]

If the new charger you bought magnetically attaches then that version of MagSafe is compatible.

For some reason the brand new 60W model A1344, although magnetically attaches correctly, did not charge my MacBook Pro.

 

[xraydoc]

For some reason the brand new 60W model A1344, although magnetically attaches correctly, did not charge my MacBook Pro.

The 60w model should charge your machine, just more slowly than the 85w one that your machine came with. It's possible that your machine doesn't want to charge with the 60w one, so try to reset the SMC https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-your-battery-wont-charge-mh29198/mac . Or see if you can exchange it for an 85w one (assuming they're still for sale).

The other possibility is that your old one really isn't on the outs and it's your laptop itself that's refusing to charge properly.

 

[aurora72]

I've got a MacBook Late-2009 (A1342) It had a MagSafe 60W A1344 adapter with it. Because of some charging issues and the suspicion that it could be a fake product, I had sold it last summer.

These days I consider buying a new one, preferably a used one in mint condition with a decent price.

When I browsed the ads, I noticed some of them were rated as 85W with the model number A1343. In the Apple USA store both 60W and 85W versions sell for $79. However, in the Apple Turkey store, the 85W sells for $93, the 60W sells for $105 (!)

Generally, in my country the 85W version is both easier to find as second-hand product and it's less expensive in both Apple's website and in the second-hand market therefore I consider buying a 85W version. The question is, if I buy and start charging my MacBook with this 85W adapter, do I ever come across any problem related to its being 85W?

 

[aurora72]

I've found several helpful answers.

Can I use 45/60/85W MagSafe era MacBook chargers interchangeably?

Interchanging MacBook (60W), MacBook Pro (85W) power adapters

Are 60w & 85w power adapters safe to use on MacBook Air?

So the definitive answer is yes it's safe to use a 85W adapter with a MacBook rated as 60W.

Tomorrow I'm gonna buy a 85W adapter. I will charge my 2009 13" MacBook with it, and post the results.

 

[xraydoc]

So the definitive answer is yes it's safe to use a 85W adapter with a MacBook rated as 60W.

Tomorrow I'm gonna buy a 85W adapter. I will charge my 2009 13" MacBook with it, and post the results.

The MacBook will ask the charger for however much current it needs. You could use a 200W charger (if one existed) and the MacBook would only receive what it asks for. Using a larger charger on a smaller MacBook has never been an issue.

Now, separating the counterfeit Apple chargers from the real ones when you buy off certain online retailers is a whole different story.