Apple's new two-port USB-C power adapters are now on sale

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What you need to know

  • Apple's new two-port USB-C chargers are available for $59 each.
  • Both chargers are rated for 35W.
  • The compact charger features foldable pins for easier traveling.

Apple's new dual-port USB-C power adapters are now available for order, with both on sale for $59 each.

The new power adapters are both rated for 35W and both have two USB-C ports, with Apple saying that they're designed especially for the new MacBook Air, powered by the latest Apple silicon. You can also use these adapters to charge iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more while the 12-inch MacBook is also listed as supported.

The 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter allows you to charge two devices at the same time, whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go. The compact size and folding prongs make it easy to pack and store. Apple recommends using it with MacBook Air. You can also use it with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

The two power adapters are essentially the same, although the "compact" offering has foldable power brings that make it particularly useful to those who travel. In terms of power output, both of the adapters are identical.

Those looking to order the 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter can do so for $59 direct from Apple while the 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter is also available at the same price — both will be with you in just a business day if you order soon, although that delivery window could well stretch out depending on popularity.

Apple also made the new M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro available for pre-order although you'll need to wait until next week for delivery. Apple's latest MacBook Air is set to be made available next month, although the company isn't saying exactly when just yet.

Oliver Haslam
Oliver Haslam
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Oliver Haslam has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories. At iMore, Oliver is involved in daily news coverage and, not being short of opinions, has been known to 'explain' those thoughts in more detail, too. Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall. Oliver also covers mobile gaming for iMore, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer.