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- Plug the charger into an outlet and connect the MacBook to it. Then, hold down the OPTION key on your MacBook and click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen, then System Information…
- From there, click on Power in the left-hand column. If the charger is genuine, this will show the manufacturer as Apple Inc, along with information about the charger, including the hardware and firmware versions. (System Information > Hardware > Power > AC Charger Information)
- If the charger is not a genuine Apple charger, then you will see a lot less information. (shown in the attached pictures).
- This screen also shows the output wattage of the charger, which is a good way to check if the charger you have is delivering the power it promises. (like in this case, the output wattage should be 140 in "System Information")
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Here's how to tell if a MacBook charger is a genuine Apple charger. Not sure if fake one able reproduce to this detail yet.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-of...s-genuine/
here's how to tell if a MacBook charger is a genuine Apple product.
Plug the charger into an outlet and connect the MacBook to it. Then, hold down the OPTION key on your MacBook and click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen, then System Information…
From there, click on Power in the left-hand column. If the charger is genuine, this will show the manufacturer as Apple Inc, along with information about the charger, including the hardware and firmware versions. (System Information > Hardware > Power > AC Charger Information)
If the charger is not a genuine Apple charger, then you will see a lot less information. (shown in the attached pictures).
This screen also shows the output wattage of the charger, which is a good way to check if the charger you have is delivering the power it promises.
Someone ordered in previous deal said their System information show the same info as genuine Apple charger. Again, not sure if non-genuine Apple charger able to reproduce this kind of System information yet but if it cost them more money, probably not worth it for them to do it when most people probably don't check for it or by the time people found out, they already stop selling them and move on.
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Thanks OP!
Update: Mine is authentic. Ordered yesterday. Got it today. That's super-fast shipping, so didn't mind the expensive $6 shipping cost as much now.
Where to enter the code? after clicking on the yellow "Amazon Pay >>" button?
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This has a single USB C port. It measures 5.51x4.64x1.28.
It's very big but with that added mass it's not likely to overheat even when pulling it's max rated output.
This has a single USB C port. It measures 5.51x4.64x1.28.
It's very big but with that added mass it's not likely to overheat even when pulling it's max rated output.
It's not the smallest nor the most versatile in terms of charging protocols, but its thermals are good and it supports Apple's AC extension cord. It also doesn't leak much current over USB-C ground so I don't feel tiny shocks when touching my aluminum MacBook.
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Here's how to tell if a MacBook charger is a genuine Apple charger. Not sure if fake one able reproduce to this detail yet.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-of...s-genuine/
here's how to tell if a MacBook charger is a genuine Apple product.
Someone ordered in previous deal said their System information show the same info as genuine Apple charger. Again, not sure if non-genuine Apple charger able to reproduce this kind of System information yet but if it cost them more money, probably not worth it for them to do it when most people probably don't check for it or by the time people found out, they already stop selling them and move on.
If I don't have a MacBook, can I use my IPad Pro M4 to check if this is legit?
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