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The Difference Between MagSafe on MacBook Pro(2021)

The new MacBook Pro came at the Apple Autumn Conference in October 2021.
  • 14 or 16-inch display sizes
  • MagSafe 3
  • HDMI, SD card slot
  • M1 Pro or M1 Max chips
  • No Touch Bar
  • Mini-LED display

Starting in 2015, Apple began to try to use C-port laptops, but now the new MacBook Pro uses HMDI, SD card slot and MagSafe 3 to USB-C cable. What is the difference from the past MagSafe?

What is MagSafe?

MagSafe is a magnetic power connector developed for Macbook laptop. MagSafe was launched with MacBook Pro on January 10, 2006.

The connector is fixed by a magnet, so if someone trips over the power cord, it will be pulled out of the socket without damaging the connector or the power socket.

 When the MagSafe connector is close enough to the power port of the MacBook, it will automatically "suck" up. You don't even have to move your head to find the location of the connector .

MagSafe for MacBook Features

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MagSafe 

  • It can be plugged in any direction.
  • The connector is T-shaped or L-shaped
  • The LEDs on the top and bottom of the connector show the computer battery.

♕ MagSafe can be found on MacBook (2006-2011), MacBook Pro models (pre-2009) and MacBook Air (2008-2011) laptops.

All MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models after 2009 until 2012 feature the L-Shaped MagSafe 1 connection

MagSafe 2

  • Becomes thinner and wider to maintain magnetic grip.
  • The connector is a T-shaped design
  • The LEDs on the top and bottom of the connector show the computer battery.
  • 5 pogo pins

♕ MagSafe 2 can be found on MacBook Pro (2012-2015) and MacBook Air (2012-2017) laptops.
* magsafe2 is not compatible with MagSafe connectors

MagSafe 3 

  • Aluminum shell
  • an LED indicator in the center of both sides.
  • slimmer and wider than magsafe1 and magsafe 2.
  • Use the USB-C  cable
  • Use 140W GaN power supply, which supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1.
  • 5 pogo pins
  • * Only the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are available MagSafe 3

* GaN 100w 4 ports for phone,tablet ,laptop

Defect

Many users have reported problems with the structure of the MagSafe cable. Common complaints include the separation of the plug and the power cable, short-circuiting of the transformer, and loss of elasticity of the pin spring. 

In October 2020, Apple released an updated file claiming that the problem has been resolved. ​However, as of 2017, Apple is still selling older MagSafe power adapters

MagSafe for iPhone Features

Each iPhone in the iPhone 13/12 series contains a ring of magnets surrounding a Qi charging coil.

Magnets can achieve more precise alignment and faster charging. With MagSafe, you can charge up to 15 watts of power. When plugged in through the Lightning port, iPhone can charge up to 20 watts.

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