TL;DR -> Buy this and the Apple USB-C to Lightning cable if you use your iPad Pro for professional purposes, particularly in art or design.
TL;DR 2 -> Buy this and a power delivery capable USB-C to USB-C for a more portable Nintendo Switch charging option
Edit (14 Dec 17): Still working great, and now that I have a Nintendo Switch, this adapter charges it well with this USB-C to USB-C power delivery cable
[USB-IF Certified] Cable Matters USB Type-C Charging Cable with Power Delivery up to 100W in Black 6.6 Feet / 2m
Edit (4 Aug 17): Just picked up a 2nd Gen 12.9" iPad Pro, and it seems to charge this one even faster than the 1st gen, which is cool with me!
Since purchasing my 12.9" iPad Pro over a year ago, I've been on the fence about purchasing Apple's 29W USB-C charger along with the USB-C to Lightning cable, mostly due to the high cost; $50 for the adapter and at least $35 for the 6ft cable. When I saw Anker had released this adapter at a much lower price, I was still waiting to purchase it, because I figured I usually worked until the battery was almost depleted, then charged it and came back hours later to work again.
I use my iPad Pro solely for the use of art and design work, using apps like Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook, etc. Recently, a piece I was working on necessitated heavier use in Sketchbook. The pitiful charger that the iPad came with couldn't keep up with the power demands of the iPad running Sketchbook. I started drawing with about 80% charge, after about 2 hours, I got the "5% battery remaining" notification. Even while plugged in, I lost 75% battery charge. This was the last straw. I instantly hopped on Amazon to purchase this and went to the Apple website for the cable (many have claimed the cable on Amazon is not a genuine Apple product).
I was working on a piece last night, and to my pleasure, while plugged into the charger, the iPad was ACTUALLY charging! Amazing!
Realistically, this type of charger and the associated cable should have been included with the iPad Pro... at the very least, the 12.9" model. If Apple is going to tout this device as a near-replacement for a laptop, they need to ensure it comes with the necessary power delivery to charge WHILE working.
Pros:
Small-ish
Works as it's supposed to
Price compared to equivalent Apple offering
Cons:
None
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| connector type | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C, Proprietary |
| number of usb ports | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| compatible devices | iPhone 11/11pro /11pro maxX/XR/XS/XS Max, iPad Pro 11", iPad Pro 2018, MacBook 2016, MacBook Pro 2018/2017/2016, Macbook Air 2018, Mate Book, Pixel C/3/2/XL, LG G6, Nexus 6P/5X | MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Google Pixelbook, ThinkPad, Dell XPS, iPad Pro | MacBook Pro 16", MacBook Pro 13" M1 / M2, MacBook Air M1 / M2, Google Pixelbook, iPad Pro 11", iPad Pro 12.9", iPad mini 5 / 6, iPad Air 4, iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max / 13 mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / 12 mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max / XS / XS Max / XR / SE (2nd Gen) / 8 | Smartphones | MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone, Galaxy Tab, Pixelbook | Laptops, Tablets, Cellular Phones, Smartwatches |
| input voltage | 220 volts | 240 volts | — | 240 volts of direct current | 240 volts | 240 volts |
| connector gender | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| weight | 3.5 ounces | 7.2 ounces | 0.33 pounds | 1.1 ounces | 0.31 pounds | 8.2 ounces |
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Great Charger for MacBook and iPad Pro
When I was offered a product to test, I was thrilled – it seems like I don’t ever have enough chargers for my MacBook 2015 or my iPad Pro. I have two of the Apple branded chargers, which work well, but are quite pricey and so I was reluctant to purchase a third Apple branded USB-C charger.Generally, I’m hesitant to use third party chargers with my Macs – some years ago I had a malfunctioning charger fry my motherboard. However, Anker has, time and time again, delivered good products and I haven’t had any failures (or heard about any failures) which have damaged products. So, I thought I’d give it a try.This charger has a nice, solid feel to it. It has a matte finish that is a lot like the Anker 10 port USB chargers. The electrical prongs flip out like other Anker adapters. There’s a blue light on the front of the adapter that lets you know that it’s powered.I was curious to see if the adapter would charge quickly unlike the USB 2 to USB-C adapter I usually use to charge my MacBook overnight. It didn’t disappoint. MacOS projected just about an hour to top off my battery at 90% (it usually takes longer to charge the last few percent of most batteries). My MacBook seemed to have no problem charging while I was completing tasks (i.e., high CPU utilization). By contrast, an underpowered adapter will show “Battery is Not Charging” when the MacBook’s CPU is under load. So, test 1: passed!I also tried the adapter with my Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. It worked and charged my MacBook at the same time. (Some other USB-C chargers don’t do this.) This means I don’t have to choose between powering my MacBook and USB 2.0 and HDMI outputs. So, test 2: passed!At this point, there seems to be no reason to prefer the much more expensive Apple adapters to the Anker product. The Anker might even have a slightly better build and, due to its black color, is a bit more discrete if you keep it plugged in all the time.Unlike some other competitors, this adapter supports USB-C with power delivery. That means that it should charge my MacBook 2015 and my iPad Pro 9.7” at full speed.Here are the following adapters you’ll need:USB-C to Lightning -> For iPad, iPhoneUSB-C to USB-C -> MacBook or another USB-C Device
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
When I was offered a product to test, I was thrilled – it seems like I don’t ever have enough chargers for my MacBook 2015 or my iPad Pro. I have two of the Apple branded chargers, which work well, but are quite pricey and so I was reluctant to purchase a third Apple branded USB-C charger.
Generally, I’m hesitant to use third party chargers with my Macs – some years ago I had a malfunctioning charger fry my motherboard. However, Anker has, time and time again, delivered good products and I haven’t had any failures (or heard about any failures) which have damaged products. So, I thought I’d give it a try.
This charger has a nice, solid feel to it. It has a matte finish that is a lot like the Anker 10 port USB chargers. The electrical prongs flip out like other Anker adapters. There’s a blue light on the front of the adapter that lets you know that it’s powered.
I was curious to see if the adapter would charge quickly unlike the USB 2 to USB-C adapter I usually use to charge my MacBook overnight. It didn’t disappoint. MacOS projected just about an hour to top off my battery at 90% (it usually takes longer to charge the last few percent of most batteries). My MacBook seemed to have no problem charging while I was completing tasks (i.e., high CPU utilization). By contrast, an underpowered adapter will show “Battery is Not Charging” when the MacBook’s CPU is under load. So, test 1: passed!
I also tried the adapter with my Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. It worked and charged my MacBook at the same time. (Some other USB-C chargers don’t do this.) This means I don’t have to choose between powering my MacBook and USB 2.0 and HDMI outputs. So, test 2: passed!
At this point, there seems to be no reason to prefer the much more expensive Apple adapters to the Anker product. The Anker might even have a slightly better build and, due to its black color, is a bit more discrete if you keep it plugged in all the time.
Unlike some other competitors, this adapter supports USB-C with power delivery. That means that it should charge my MacBook 2015 and my iPad Pro 9.7” at full speed.
Here are the following adapters you’ll need:
USB-C to Lightning -> For iPad, iPhone
USB-C to USB-C -> MacBook or another USB-C Device
Generally, I’m hesitant to use third party chargers with my Macs – some years ago I had a malfunctioning charger fry my motherboard. However, Anker has, time and time again, delivered good products and I haven’t had any failures (or heard about any failures) which have damaged products. So, I thought I’d give it a try.
This charger has a nice, solid feel to it. It has a matte finish that is a lot like the Anker 10 port USB chargers. The electrical prongs flip out like other Anker adapters. There’s a blue light on the front of the adapter that lets you know that it’s powered.
I was curious to see if the adapter would charge quickly unlike the USB 2 to USB-C adapter I usually use to charge my MacBook overnight. It didn’t disappoint. MacOS projected just about an hour to top off my battery at 90% (it usually takes longer to charge the last few percent of most batteries). My MacBook seemed to have no problem charging while I was completing tasks (i.e., high CPU utilization). By contrast, an underpowered adapter will show “Battery is Not Charging” when the MacBook’s CPU is under load. So, test 1: passed!
I also tried the adapter with my Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. It worked and charged my MacBook at the same time. (Some other USB-C chargers don’t do this.) This means I don’t have to choose between powering my MacBook and USB 2.0 and HDMI outputs. So, test 2: passed!
At this point, there seems to be no reason to prefer the much more expensive Apple adapters to the Anker product. The Anker might even have a slightly better build and, due to its black color, is a bit more discrete if you keep it plugged in all the time.
Unlike some other competitors, this adapter supports USB-C with power delivery. That means that it should charge my MacBook 2015 and my iPad Pro 9.7” at full speed.
Here are the following adapters you’ll need:
USB-C to Lightning -> For iPad, iPhone
USB-C to USB-C -> MacBook or another USB-C Device
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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Updated: stopped working with in 6 months. Original: Great for charging quick
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