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| Apple's 140W Power Adapter is the first GaN charger |
Apple has confirmed that the new 140W USB-C Power Adapter is the company's first charger based on gallium nitride or GaN technology. Compared to silicon-based chargers, this technology enables smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient chargers.
Without GaN, the 140W transformer could be larger due to its performance.
Several other brands such as Anker and Belkin have introduced GaN-based chargers for Apple products in recent years.
The company also confirmed that the 140W power adapter supports the USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 standard, which means it can be used to charge other devices that support the standard.
This also means that users who purchase the new 16-inch MacBook Pro can use a compatible external charger to charge the computer as needed.
Apple's first GaN charger
We'll continue to learn the finer details of the new MacBook Pro models that the company didn't mention at the Unleashed event, including the ability to charge quickly using the new MagSafe port in the MacBook. per 16 inches, while 14 inches can be charged via MagSafe or any Thunderbolt 4 port.
This shouldn't be a big deal as the MagSafe port is only useful for charging. But it is worth knowing.
In addition, the company said that the magnets used in the MagSafe 3 connector are stronger than the previous generation.
Key features of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro include the next-generation M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. HDMI connection on the back, SD card slot, mini LED display, with an adaptive ProMotion refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and battery life of up to 10 hours.
Apple's new 140-watt power supply is included in the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. At the same time, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 67W charger and 96W charger. It depends on the chosen model.
The new 140W charger is sold separately for $99. But there's nothing quite like a $49 USB-C to MagSafe cable.