Any USB-C charger that supports USB Power Delivery will charge a MacBook Pro. Apple says so on its power adapter page. The wattage decides how fast. Apple's MacBook Pro specifications call the 14-inch model fast-charge capable with a 96W or higher USB PD source, and the 16-inch with 140W or higher. Fast charging, in Apple's terms, is up to 50% in around 30 minutes.
That is the number to shop for, and the charger in the box does not always meet it. Here are four chargers matched to it:
- Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter for a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
- Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter for a 14-inch MacBook Pro.
- Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) for a smaller 14-inch charger that also has ports for a phone.
- UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port for a desk charger that can fast charge a 16-inch model and charge other devices too.
This guide is AI-generated from Apple, Anker and UGREEN documentation, measurements published by ChargerLAB, and the Wirecutter, Macworld and Tom's Hardware guides. GearExplained did not test these chargers. The product cards at the end link to Amazon, and GearExplained may earn a commission. That does not decide which chargers appear here.
What each MacBook Pro asks for
Find your model under Apple menu, About This Mac, or use Apple's identification page. Then match it here.
| MacBook Pro | Adapter in the box | Fast charging, per Apple | Cable for fast charging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-inch, 2021 or later | 140W | 140W adapter or USB PD source | USB-C to MagSafe 3, or the 240W USB-C Charge Cable on November 2023 and later models |
| 14-inch, M5 Pro 18-core or M5 Max | 96W | 96W or higher USB PD source | USB-C to MagSafe 3 or a USB-C charge cable |
| 14-inch, M5 or M5 Pro 15-core | 70W | 96W or higher USB PD source | USB-C to MagSafe 3 or a USB-C charge cable |
| 14-inch, 2021 to 2024 | 67W, 70W or 96W, depending on configuration | Apple 96W or 140W adapter | USB-C to MagSafe 3 or a USB-C charge cable |
| 16-inch, 2019 | Apple recommends 96W | Not on Apple's fast-charge list | USB-C charge cable |
| 15-inch, 2016 or later | Apple recommends 87W | Not on Apple's fast-charge list | USB-C charge cable |
| 13-inch, 2016 or later | Apple recommends 61W | Not on Apple's fast-charge list | USB-C charge cable |
Source: Apple, MacBook Pro tech specs, Fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro and Use a power adapter with your Mac, checked October 21, 2026. For models before the M5 generation, the second column gives the adapters Apple's power adapter page recommends; check your own box or receipt for the one you got.
The 70W adapter charges a 14-inch M5 but does not fast charge it. Apple ships the base M5 and the 15-core M5 Pro 14-inch models with the 70W adapter, and lists 96W or more for fast charging. ChargerLAB's M5 MacBook Pro test makes the same point: the laptop supports up to 96W, but the box holds a 70W adapter. In macOS Tahoe 26.4 or later, a Mac that is charging below its recommended wattage shows "Slow Charger" in the battery menu, according to Apple's charging page.
The 16-inch needs more than a big number on the label. Charging above 100W uses USB Power Delivery 3.1 and a 28V step. ChargerLAB tested a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro on Apple and third-party chargers. Apple's 140W adapter delivered about 139W at 27.88V. Most third-party chargers ran at 20V. Several that support PD 3.1 reached 28V and more than 126W, the highest at 134.8W. Macworld notes that chargers without PD 3.1 have a practical maximum of 100W. That still charges the 16-inch, just not at Apple's fast-charge rate.
The cable matters on the 16-inch. Apple lists two adapter and cable pairings for fast charging it: the 140W adapter with the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable, or the 140W adapter with the 240W USB-C Charge Cable on the 16-inch MacBook Pro from November 2023 or later. For 2021 and early 2023 16-inch models, Apple lists only the MagSafe 3 cable. Macworld's MacBook charger guide puts the USB-C cutoff later, at the 2024 Thunderbolt 5 models. Apple's own list is the safer guide, and the MagSafe 3 cable works on every 16-inch from 2021 on.
Two chargers do not add up. Apple says a Mac charges over only one port at a time and uses whichever source gives the most power. Plugging a second adapter into another port does not make it faster.
| Charger | Ports | Most power from one port | 28V for 140W | Fast charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter | 1 USB-C | 140W | Yes | 14-inch and 16-inch |
| Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter | 1 USB-C | 96W | Not listed | 14-inch |
| Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports), A2688 | 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A | 100W | Not listed; highest step 20V | 14-inch, by Apple's 96W figure |
| UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port | 4 USB-C, 1 USB-A | 140W from C1 or C2, per UGREEN | Not named by UGREEN; its 140W port rating needs it | 14-inch and 16-inch, per UGREEN |
1. Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter: for the 16-inch MacBook Pro
If you have a 16-inch MacBook Pro, this is the adapter Apple tests it with and the one it ships with. Apple's store page pairs it with the 16-inch model and a MagSafe 3 or 240W USB-C cable for up to 50% in around 30 minutes.
ChargerLAB's charging review of a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro measured it at about 139W. The laptop held about 139W for the first 22 minutes, reached 50% in 26 minutes and 80% in 51 minutes, and was full after 1 hour 41 minutes.
It also covers a 14-inch MacBook Pro, which Apple fast charges from either its 96W or 140W adapter. It has one port, and Apple sells the cable separately.
ChargerLAB's teardown of a newer version, Model A3607 with a 2026 production date, found the same exterior and dimensions as the 2021 Model A2452, about 95.7 by 74.4 by 28.5 mm, with prongs on a removable module and a 28V 5A step. Apple's store page lists the part number, MW2M3AM/A, but not which model a new unit carries.
2. Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter: for the 14-inch MacBook Pro
Every 14-inch test note on Apple's fast-charge page, from the 2021 M1 Pro models to the 2026 M5 Pro and M5 Max, names this adapter, Model A2166. Apple's store page pairs it with the 14-inch MacBook Pro and either a MagSafe 3 cable or a USB-C charge cable.
It is the straightforward upgrade if your 14-inch came with the 70W adapter. It is the wrong buy for a 16-inch. It will charge one, but Apple lists 140W for that model's fast charging, and ChargerLAB's 16-inch test shows chargers delivering about their rated power, like Apple's 87W adapter at 84.9W.
Wirecutter's laptop charger guide describes it as 3.2 inches square and just over an inch thick, with fold-out prongs you can swap for a longer cord. Apple does not list its voltage steps, and it has one port. The cable is sold separately.
3. Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports): a smaller charger for the 14-inch
Macworld recommends this charger for the 14-inch MacBook Pro. It is the charger to get if you want something smaller than Apple's 96W that can also charge a phone. Anker's product page lists 100W from either USB-C port on its own, at 20V 5A, which clears Apple's 96W fast-charge line. Anker gives 1.7 by 1.1 by 2.7 inches without the prongs and 6 ounces, and Macworld lists a foldable US plug.
The catch is sharing. Anker lists 100W in total with two ports in use and 89W with all three, and says to put the laptop on the upper USB-C port. Once a phone is plugged in too, the MacBook gets less than 100W and can drop below Apple's fast-charge figure. Anker also recommends an e-marked cable for 100W, and no cable comes in the box.
Make sure you get Model A2688. Anker's earlier Prime 100W charger, Model A2343, is a different design; Anker's support page for it puts the main USB-C port in the middle rather than at the top. Macworld points out that both USB-C ports on the A2688 top out at 100W, so it cannot fast charge a 16-inch model.
4. UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port: a desk charger that reaches 140W
For a 16-inch MacBook Pro on a desk with a phone and tablet beside it, UGREEN says this charger matches Apple's 140W adapter from a single port and adds four more ports. UGREEN's US product page says either C1 or C2 can supply up to 140W on its own, with 160W across all five ports. UGREEN claims it takes a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max to 56% in 30 minutes. That figure is UGREEN's own, and we found no independent MacBook Pro test of this exact model. ChargerLAB has tested it with an iPhone 18 Pro Max, covered in our iPhone charger guide.
A rotating touch display shows total output, per-port power, the active charging protocol and temperature. UGREEN lists a two-year warranty and a foldable US plug, but no dimensions on its US page.
Check the model. Macworld's pick for the 16-inch is the 4-port Nexode Pro 160W, which has one 140W port. This 5-port version, SKU 65636, lists two. As with any multiport charger, the 140W is available only while the other ports leave room for it. Tom's Hardware, which tested 20 chargers for its charger guide, found that every 100W-plus charger it tested throttled under sustained load.
Which charger to buy for a MacBook Pro
If you have a 16-inch MacBook Pro, buy Apple's 140W adapter, or the UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port if you also want ports for other devices. Use Apple's MagSafe 3 cable. On a November 2023 or later 16-inch, a 240W USB-C cable also works.
If you have a 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 70W adapter it came with feels slow, a 96W or 100W charger gives you Apple's fast-charge rate. Choose Apple's 96W adapter for the one Apple tested, or the Anker Prime 100W, Model A2688, for a smaller charger with spare ports.
If you have a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2016 on, or a 2019 16-inch, Apple lists no fast-charge mode. Match or beat the 61W, 87W or 96W Apple recommends for your model, and any of these chargers will do.
Sources
- Apple, Fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, Use a power adapter with your Mac, Charge your Mac laptop computer, Identify your MacBook Pro model, MacBook Pro tech specs, and store pages for the 140W, 96W and 70W USB-C Power Adapters
- ChargerLAB, MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro charging review, 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro compatibility test, MacBook Pro M5 compatibility test and Apple 140W A3607 teardown
- Wirecutter, The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers
- Macworld, The best USB-C charger for your MacBook Pro, Air or Neo
- Tom's Hardware, Best USB Chargers 2026
- Anker, Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports, GaN) and the A2343 product description
- UGREEN, Nexode Pro 160W 5-Port USB-C Charger
All sources were checked on October 21, 2026.
