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Apple USB-C vs Apple 85W MagSafe 2

Compare charging power, ports and device compatibility.

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Apple USB-C Power Adapter

Apple USB-C Power Adapter

  • Ports / charging positions: 1× USB-C output.
  • Design / mounting: wall adapter with removable AC plug head.
KSh 7,000In Stock
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Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter

Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter

  • 85 W rated output.
  • Charging technology: MagSafe 2.
  • Design / mounting: magnetic DC connection.
KSh 7,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple USB-C Power Adapter is a wall Charger, while the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter is an AC laptop power adapter; the Apple USB-C Power Adapter costs KSh 300 less.

Ports

Apple USB-C Power Adapter
1 output port
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Integrated MagSafe 2 DC cable

Charger type

Apple USB-C Power Adapter
Wall Charger
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
AC laptop power adapter

Design / mounting

Apple USB-C Power Adapter
Wall adapter with removable AC plug head
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Magnetic DC connection, DC cable-wrap wings

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple USB-C Power Adapter

  • Lower price: KSh 7,000 (vs KSh 7,300).
  • Charger type: Wall Charger.

Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter

  • Charger type: AC laptop power adapter.
  • 85 W wireless charging.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Ports1 output portIntegrated MagSafe 2 DC cable
Charger typeWall ChargerAC laptop power adapter
Design / mountingWall adapter with removable AC plug headMagnetic DC connection, DC cable-wrap wings

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
BrandAppleApple

Charger

Charger specifications comparison
SpecificationApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Brand / ModelApple USB-C Power AdapterApple / 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Charger TypeWall ChargerAC laptop power adapter
Colour / DesignWhite · removable AC plug head—

Power & Charging

Power & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Ports / Charging Positions1× USB-C outputIntegrated MagSafe 2 DC cable
Maximum Output—85W
Charging Technology—MagSafe 2

Design & Features

Design & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Design / MountingWall adapter with removable AC plug headMagnetic DC connection; DC cable-wrap wings
Smart Features—Connector LED: amber while charging; green when charged

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationApple USB-C Power AdapterApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Compatibility / Notes—MacBook Pro with Retina display using MagSafe 2; check exact computer compatibility

Similarities

  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

Get the Apple USB-C Power Adapter if you want a wall Charger, or the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter if you want an AC laptop power adapter.

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