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Microsoft Power Supply 65W vs Apple 85W MagSafe 2

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Microsoft Power Supply 65W

Microsoft Power Supply 65W

  • 250 g.
  • 65 W rated output.
  • Microsoft Surface Connect charging.
  • Design / mounting: DC cable: 1.7 m.
  • Surface-device charging connection.
KSh 6,000In 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 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter has a higher 85 W rated output, while the Microsoft Power Supply 65W costs KSh 1,300 less.

Output power

Microsoft Power Supply 65W
65 W rated output
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
85 W rated output

Charger type

Microsoft Power Supply 65W
Surface device AC power adapter
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
AC laptop power adapter

Design / mounting

Microsoft Power Supply 65W
DC cable: 1.7 m
Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Magnetic DC connection, DC cable-wrap wings

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Microsoft Power Supply 65W

  • Lower price: KSh 6,000 (vs KSh 7,300).
  • Charger type: Surface device AC power adapter.

Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter

  • Higher rated output: 85 W (vs 65 W).
  • Charger type: AC laptop power adapter.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Output power65 W rated output85 W rated output
PortsSurface-device charging connection, a USB 2.0 charging connector rated 5WIntegrated MagSafe 2 DC cable
Charger typeSurface device AC power adapterAC laptop power adapter
Design / mountingDC cable: 1.7 mMagnetic DC connection, DC cable-wrap wings

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
BrandMicrosoftApple

Charger

Charger specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Brand / ModelMicrosoft Surface 65W Power SupplyApple / 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Charger TypeSurface device AC power adapterAC laptop power adapter

Power & Charging

Power & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Maximum Output65W AC rating stated by Microsoft85W
Charging TechnologyMicrosoft Surface Connect charging; USB-A charging-only outputMagSafe 2
Ports / Charging PositionsSurface-device charging connection, a USB 2.0 charging connector rated 5W, and C8 AC input connectorIntegrated MagSafe 2 DC cable
Output / Power DistributionUSB-A: 5V / 1A (5W); USB-A does not transfer data—

Design & Features

Design & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Design / MountingDC cable: 1.7 mMagnetic DC connection; DC cable-wrap wings
Smart Features—Connector LED: amber while charging; green when charged

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationMicrosoft Power Supply 65WApple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Compatibility / NotesCompatible Surface Connect devices; USB-A port charges another device while the Surface chargesMacBook Pro with Retina display using MagSafe 2; check exact computer compatibility
Dimensions / Weight / PackagePower supply: 90 x 50 x 25 mm; 250 g—

In summary

For most buyers the Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter is the better buy; the Microsoft Power Supply 65W makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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