3 Things to Know About Using a Higher Wattage Charger With a MacBook Air

It’s completely safe The MacBook Air only draws the power it needs, so a 96W charger won’t force extra current into it. Built-in power management handles the negotiation.

The laptop controls the wattage Plug a higher wattage charger into a MacBook Air, and it will pull its designed wattage—typically 30W or 35W, or up to 67W for newer M2/M3 models. The charger just sits ready to provide more, but the laptop never asks for it.

Use what you have, but don’t overspend If you already own a higher wattage charger from another device, use it—no harm, no fire risk. But if you’re buying a new charger just for the Air, save money and get the recommended 30W or 35W model.