However, if your Mac charger isn’t working, that’s much worse and may mean you can’t use your Mac when it’s not connected to the mains. However, if you have an older MacBook you may have discovered that its battery runs down more quickly. The result of that progress is that the latest M1 MacBook Airs can last a full day or more on a single charge. One of the areas where Apple has made great progress in recent years is in batteries for notebook computers like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. But to help you do it all by yourself, we’ve gathered our best ideas and solutions below. (Or get a USB C cable if you don’t need the extra speed/convenience.So here's a tip for you: Download CleanMyMac to quickly solve some of the issues mentioned in this article. The good news is unlike the old MacBook MagSafe chargers, you can simply swap out the cable if it breaks or wears out. A $30 premium for the MagSafe connector is a bit steep. There aren’t any other $140W GaN chargers on the market, though so you really can’t compare but Apple’s straight USB C charging cable is only $20. $100 and $50 for the charger/cable seems a bit pricey.

I assume there was a limitation with the TB4 controller? Theoretically it seems like they should be able to handle more power.

Well, there’s an answer to the people complaining about the MagSafe port - the USB C ports have a lower power capacity. That price excludes the $49 USB-C to MagSafe cable.

The new 140W charger is being sold as a separate purchase to the MacBook Pros, at $99. For the 16-inch model, you can recharge using either MagSafe 3 or Thunderbolt 4, but you won't reach the 140W fast charging capability of the new charger unless you use the MagSafe port and Apple's charger - for now.

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