Apple 20W USB-C power adapter (official)

Apple 20W USB-C Adapter

Name: Apple 20W USB-C Adapter
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-20w-usb-c
Rating: 4.6 (36 reviews)

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The official fast charge for your iPhone: the Apple 20W USB-C adapter charges iPhone, iPad and AirPods fast and reliably, in an ultra-compact format.

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Characteristics

Power: 20W (USB-C Power Delivery)
Port: 1 x USB-C
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, AirPods
Fast charge: iPhone to 50% in ~30 min
Official Apple charger, reliable fast charging

Detailed overview: Apple 20W USB-C power adapter (official)

The Apple 20W USB-C power adapter is Apple's official charger for fast-charging its devices. Since Apple stopped supplying a charger in the box with its iPhones, this adapter has become an almost essential accessory to make the most of recent devices' charging speed.

Its 20W USB-C Power Delivery output charges an iPhone to about 50% in 30 minutes, provided you use a suitable cable (USB-C to USB-C on iPhone 15 and newer, USB-C to Lightning on earlier models). It also suits charging the iPad, AirPods and many other USB-C devices, including outside the Apple world.

Its main asset is reliability and perfect compatibility with the Apple ecosystem: where some cheap third-party chargers can cause charging or safety issues, the official adapter guarantees optimal, safe operation. Its compact format makes it easy to slip into a bag, an excellent second charger to leave at the office, at relatives' or in a suitcase.

Understated, sturdy and no-frills, the Apple 20W USB-C adapter remains the obvious benchmark for anyone with a recent iPhone who wants a simple, fast, durable charger.

Full specifications

Detailed characteristics

Power input

Power source?Mains wall socket or the vehicle's 12/24 V car socket.	Wall socket (AC)
Input voltage?Accepted input voltage range; 100-240 V allows use abroad.	100-240 V

Output and ports

Total power?Maximum power delivered across all ports.	20 W
USB-C ports?Number of USB-C ports and the fastest port's power.	1 × 20 W
Fast-charge protocols?Supported fast-charge standards (PD, PPS, QC, SCP…).	USB PD

Frequently asked questions: Apple 20W USB-C power adapter (official)

🔋 Does the Apple 20W adapter fast-charge an iPhone?

Yes. With its 20W USB-C Power Delivery, it charges a compatible iPhone to about 50% in 30 minutes, provided you use a suitable cable (USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to Lightning depending on the model).

🔋 Which cable do you need with this charger?

The adapter has a USB-C port. You need a USB-C to USB-C cable for iPhone 15 and newer (and recent iPad), or a USB-C to Lightning cable for older iPhones. The cable is not included.

🔋 Can it be used for the iPad or AirPods?

Yes. Its 20W suits charging the iPad, AirPods and many USB-C devices. It is a versatile charger for the whole Apple ecosystem and beyond.

🔋 Why choose the official charger over a third-party one?

The official Apple charger guarantees perfect compatibility and safety with Apple devices, where some cheap third-party chargers can cause charging or reliability issues.

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