Best non-fast-charging power adapters/USB-C options for 14" M1 Max

[Ray777]

So I want to not fast-charge my M1 Max 14"..

I know there are sone different views on wether Fast-Chrging degrades your battery faster or not..
But the thing is I don't want to find out the hard way, and I simply have no need of it.

(my 2012 because still has 93% capacity..yeah it can't fast charge but am careful with battery health)


So since you can't 'turn-off' fast charging (yet..)

The only way to not fast charge the 14", is by using a lower powered adapter that doesn't support it.


My question is, how low can you go with charging in wattage, before it causes the battery to drain while in use, ..whilst not getting the fast charge..

(And with 'use' I mean photo and 4k Video editing..)

Does anyone have experiences or suggestions for some good adapter/usb-c adapters for this?

 

[usagora]

I don't have anything to offer regarding the actual question, as I've never worried about my batteries using the included Apple chargers. However, you might want to correct your thread title to say "non-fast-charging" instead of "none fast-charge" so people aren't confused and skip over your thread when reading the titles ?

 

[SpecMode]

So I want to not fast-charge my M1 Max 14"..

I know there are sone different views on wether Fast-Chrging degrades your battery faster or not..
But the thing is I don't want to find out the hard way, and I simply have no need of it.

(my 2012 because still has 93% capacity..yeah it can't fast charge but am careful with battery health)


So since you can't 'turn-off' fast charging (yet..)

The only way to not fast charge the 14", is by using a lower powered adapter that doesn't support it.


My question is, how low can you go with charging in wattage, before it causes the battery to drain while in use, ..whilst not getting the fast charge..

(And with 'use' I mean photo and 4k Video editing..)

Does anyone have experiences or suggestions for some good adapter/usb-c adapters for this?

I use a CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub which maxes out at 60W of charging power, and I've yet to see my 14" M1 Max battery reading drop while that is plugged in; so, a 60W charger should be sufficient.

 

[Ray777]

I use a CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub which maxes out at 60W of charging power, and I've yet to see my 14" M1 Max battery reading drop while that is plugged in; so, a 60W charger should be sufficient.

When you only want to charge the MacBook, (don't connect an external monitor to it)
Can you also use the MacSave 3 cable with the CalDigit? Or do you have to use a usb-c/Thunderbolt port even for simply charging?

 

[wilberforce]

My 20W iPad charger seems to keep up on my base 14". Not done any rigorous testing though. Of course an M1 Max will consume more.

 

[coolguy4747]

I would guess something around 60W will be able to keep it charged fine during 4k video and photo editing. I've used a 30W charger with my M1 Max 14" during light use and while it charges slowly, it probably wouldn't actually drain while doing light photo editing, etc.

 

[CheesePuff]

Get the Anker GaN-based 65-watt charger: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Anke...d=1642130324&sprefix=anker+gan,aps,124&sr=8-2

It's tiny and lightweight so great for travel, and will still charge + power the 14" in nearly all scenarios except when pushing it at max for extended periods