4 Things to Know About Third-Party USB-C Chargers for MacBooks

Reputable third-party chargers are safe Stick with known brands like Anker, Belkin, Spigen, or Amazon Basics. Avoid no-name $8 chargers from random shops, which risk bad voltage regulation and fire hazards.

Pick the right wattage for your MacBook Air Any good USB-C charger from 30W to 60W works fine for M1 and M2 MacBook Airs. The laptop and charger negotiate power automatically, so higher wattage just charges faster when the battery is low.

A 100W charger won’t damage your laptop It will not overload anything. The MacBook only draws what it needs.

Don’t use a low-wattage phone charger A 15W charger will charge painfully slowly, and you may drain the battery faster than it charges if using the laptop simultaneously. A solid 45W GaN charger from a reputable brand costs around $25 and lasts years.