Which MagSafe Power Adapter For my Mac Notebook?

Apple MagSafe Power Adapters exist in different wattage and models. If your macbook power adapter is lost or it is broken, or you need a additional magsafe power adapter at home or office or travelling, how to choose a right magsafe charger for your macbook? The following information is a easy guide for you.

1.  Right Power Wattage

MagSafe / MagSafe 2 Power adapters for Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties. You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Apple notebook. You can use a compatible higher wattage adapter without issue, but it won't make your computer charge faster or operate differently. Lower wattage adapters will not provide enough power.

2.  Right Connector Type

MagSafe & MagSafe 2 have different connector size, you have to choose the right one.

3. Right Connector Style

   Apple have two types of Magsafe connect style: T-Tip & L-Tip ; Just choose the right one.

4. Quick check list

MagSafe 45W L-Tip    For Macbook air 11 13 model Before 2012 
MagSafe 60W T-Tip    For MacBook 13 model before 2009 MacBook Pro 13 2009 only 
MagSafe 60W L-Tip    For MacBook 13 2009-2010 MacBook Pro 13 2010-2012 
MagSafe 85W T-Tip    For All macbook pro 15 17 before 2010 
MagSafe 85W L-Tip    For Macbook pro 15 17 2010-2012 

MagSafe 2 45W T-Tip  For Macbook Air 11 13 model after 2012 (include) 

MagSafe 2 60W T-Tip   For All MacBook Pro 13” Retina 2012-2015 

MagSafe 2_85W T-Tip MacBook Pro 15 Retina 2012-2015