iPad Pro Third Party Charger 29W for QuickCharge

[Uhu]

hey guys,

can anyone recommend a third Party USB-C Charger for fast charging the new iPad Pros?
There should be some recommendations based on charging the old 12,9" iPP.

Thank you all

 

[KrisLord]

Based on the article below I think it’s unlikely Anker chargers will work.

Which annoying as I already have one.

https://gtrusted.com/observing-usb-...ple-ipad-pro-with-the-anker-powerport-5-usb-c

 

[penajmz]

I got one from Amazon and it did not work. Apparently, no third party cables will work for fast charging. Don’t waste your money and get the original from Apple the first time.

 

[Uhu]

That is interesting news. I am hesitating to spend almost 90 bucks for a Charger.

 

[iPhonetherefore]

Has anyone tried it with ios11 beta to see if it was just a software limit put in by Apple? No hardware reason to only fast charge on apples own chargers

 

[kingja3]

I think this one should work (not tested). You need a charger with USB-C Power Delivery (and not the qualcomm quick charge).

https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charger-Delivery-Foldable-MacBook/dp/B01LX063QN

 

[gatorknight904]

i went...

Best Buy open box for the Apple 29W charger for $36.99 plus tax
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-29w-usb-c-power-adapter-white/6600069.p?skuId=6600069

and

eBay for the Apple 1m usb-c to lighting cable for $12.49 no tax
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282477393444?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Total for me in TX = $52.53

 

[masotime]

You can refer to this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/87w-usb-c-charger-doesnt-charge-12-9-ipad-pro-29w.2015416/

Tldr version:

• 29W charger from Apple charges at 29W
• 61 and 87W charger from Apple charges at 18W
• Ventev charger charges at 29W
• You must use the Apple USB-C to lightning cable

 

[azentropy]

The only time I would really benefit from "fast charging" is when I'm traveling. However when I'm traveling I don't want to have to bring multiple chargers (and cables) and if I just bring the one that I'm not saving any time if I have to charge my iPad, then my iPhone, then my watch...

I don't really care if my iPad takes 2 hours to fully charge vs. 4 hours when I'm sleeping 6 hours anyway...

So still waiting on a nice portable/dual charge solution myself.

 

[penajmz]

Has anyone tried it with ios11 beta to see if it was just a software limit put in by Apple? No hardware reason to only fast charge on apples own chargers

Yes, 12W still charges super slow on iOS 11.

 

[kdoug]

I'm still a little confused here. I read somewhere the MacBook USB-c charger works better for fast charging. Can it be used?

 

[masotime]

I'm still a little confused here. I read somewhere the MacBook USB-c charger works better for fast charging. Can it be used?

The 29W charger works best. The 61W and 87W chargers... will not work at maximum speeds. This still has to be confirmed with the new iPads, but this is unlikely to change as it is an issue with the cable that is limited to 2A and the 61W/87W chargers do not support at 14.5V output, only 9V and 20V (which obviously cannot be used), but will still be 50% faster than the 12W charger (18W instead)