White square Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter seen from the front, with the Apple logo in the center and the folded prong panel at the top left

Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter

Apple's single-port 96W USB-C charger. Apple pairs it with the 14-inch MacBook Pro for fast charging, and it ships with the M5 Pro 18-core and M5 Max 14-inch models.

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Compatibility report
US version, part MW2L3AM/A. Apple's fast-charge testing notes cite Model A2166. One USB-C port. Charging cable sold separately.

What works. What doesn't.

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Fast charging

Apple recommends it with a 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 or later) and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C Charge Cable for up to a 50% charge in around 30 minutes. Apple's 14-inch fast-charge tests from 2021 to 2026 used this adapter, Model A2166. It does not fast charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro, which Apple rates for fast charging only from a 140W source.

Manufacturer documentation / Source checked 2026-10-21
Apple: 96W USB-C Power Adapter

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Ports and power sharing

One USB-C port, so it charges one device at a time.

Manufacturer documentation / Source checked 2026-10-21
Apple: 96W USB-C Power Adapter

With limitations

Charging standards

Apple's MacBook Pro specifications call the 14-inch model fast-charge capable with a 96W or higher USB PD power source. Apple's store page does not list the adapter's voltage steps, and at 96W it cannot supply the 140W a 16-inch MacBook Pro uses for fast charging.

Manufacturer documentation / Source checked 2026-10-21
Apple: MacBook Pro - Tech Specs

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