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iPad Pro 12.9" Fast Charge?
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I get my 2M cable today delivered, I can test tonight when I get home and get back to the forum. Unless anyone else has tested.
I think you would need to try syncing with iTunes using a regular cable, and then again using the new USB-C to lightning cable. Then compare the amount of time it takes for each sync session. Of course, the computer you're syncing to must support USB 3.
I believe it's been determined that it would be fine. The device will signal to the charger what amperage it can accept. An iPhone will not request more juice than it can handle.
These are the steps I would take to test
Sync with the standard USB 2.0 to lightning cable with a new media file or combination of files of 4gb in size, measure the time to complete the transfer from the start of the copying files to the completion of copying files
Delete that media file(s) on the iPad and run the same test with the USB-C to Lightning cable and measure the time.
4gb will give us a good test. Using the standard USB 2.0 to Lightning cable I was able to transfer a 4.3gb media file from my 2013 Macbook Pro to my iPad Air in 3:27.34 so with USB 2.0 I was able to transfer at ~1.245Gb per minute.
Sync with the standard USB 2.0 to lightning cable with a new media file or combination of files of 4gb in size, measure the time to complete the transfer from the start of the copying files to the completion of copying files
Delete that media file(s) on the iPad and run the same test with the USB-C to Lightning cable and measure the time.
4gb will give us a good test. Using the standard USB 2.0 to Lightning cable I was able to transfer a 4.3gb media file from my 2013 Macbook Pro to my iPad Air in 3:27.34 so with USB 2.0 I was able to transfer at ~1.245Gb per minute.
I'm doing benchmark tests for recharging and data transfers now including over a Skylake's Alpine Ridge USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3 port (because it's the only computer I have wth type C). Report soon.
It will take a while longer. So far I tested the charger and cable with the iPhone 6S. With the following results:
iPhone 6S from 0% battery shut down to 10% charge:
USB 3.0 Type A : 24 minutes
USB 3.1 Type C (On Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 7 motherboard) : 19 minutes
Apple 25 watt Type C charger :10 minutes
Preliminary testing on iPad Pro from 85% battery life to 100% full charge:
Apple 25 watt Type C charger : 50 minutes
Second run same as above : 45 minutes
That seems slow to me, maybe the last 15% charging is slower than the first half of charging the battery??? If so I am waiting to run the battery down completely so I can run all tests from 0%.
Yeah I would imagine that the last 20% from 80 to 100 would be remarkably slow in comparison to the rest of the charging time. I would imagine that the 29w charger reverts to the same speeds as the 12w. This is done to protect battery health and preserve longevity. The same thing happens charging my 6 plus with the 12w. As soon as it hits 80%, charging slows dramatically.
My $30 used charger I got from Amazon just arrived. It's working pretty well (tested against the same Battery Health app), makes for a more affordable option than buying the full priced $50(+tax) charger.
The used ones are definitely starting to sell out pretty quickly - it's a good idea to grab one if you can.
The used ones are definitely starting to sell out pretty quickly - it's a good idea to grab one if you can.
Word is probably getting out that these work with the iPad too now.
I wonder how long before there's a third-party option.
Faster charging does create more heat which shortens the life of the battery. If you want to maximize the life of your battery, charge it slowly.
I'm not saying that fast charging is "bad" per se, just that it will shorten the battery's life. I now have both the stock and USB-C chargers/cables, and plan on only using the fast charger when a fast charge is necessary. Otherwise, I'll just do an overnight charge on the 12W charger.
I don't believe this is correct, fast charging will not harm your battery at all. The iPad will only charge at a rate its capable of charging and will have zero harm on your battery.
peace of mind of original OEM cable = priceless
Is there an portable battery on the market that combined with the new USB 3 cable could use the fast changing?
Anyone know if it's okay to use the new 29W and USB-C to lightning to charge the Apple Pencil? No doubt it's been great to charge the iPP quickly but was just curious. Thanks!