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A coiled USB-C cable: the connector is the same on every cable, but the speed and power rating inside are not.
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Macro view of a USB-C plug: the same connector whatever the cable inside can do.
Photo: Tomato86, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A UK BS 1363 plug. OPSS safety reports have flagged chargers whose plug pins don’t meet this standard.
Photo: Asim18, CC BY-SA 4.0
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USB-C cables and a charger: they all look alike, which is why we check what actually works with your Apple kit.
Photo: European Commission, CC BY 4.0
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A multi-port USB-C wall charger: total wattage is shared between ports, so check the per-port output.
Photo: RuinDig/Yuki Uchida, CC BY 4.0
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A power bank topping up a phone: capacity and output wattage decide how fast and how often it can recharge.
Photo: Mk2010, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A compact USB-C hub adds USB-A, card slots and HDMI, but display support and pass-through charging vary by model.
Photo: Khalid Bencherifa, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A wireless keyboard and mouse: check Bluetooth versus USB receiver, and whether Mac key labels and gestures are supported.
Photo: Grovemade grovemade, CC0
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A laptop on a riser next to an external monitor: how many screens a Mac can drive depends on its chip.
Photo: Taduuda taduuda, CC0
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A pocket-sized portable SSD: real-world speed depends on the cable and the port it is plugged into.
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
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A smartwatch on a silicone sport band: bands are sized to the case, so match the case size before you buy.
Photo: William Hook, CC BY-SA 2.0
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A magnetic wireless charging puck with a USB-C lead: charging speed depends on the power adapter behind it.
Photo: James Tamim, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A slim leather case: cases are cut for one exact phone model, so check the model name before you buy.
Photo: Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Wireless earbuds and their charging case: cases and ear tips are made for specific models.
Photo: LWYang from USA, CC BY 2.0
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A soft microfibre cloth: Apple’s cleaning advice is to use a soft, lint-free cloth.
Photo: HelenOnline, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A tablet with a keyboard cover: keyboard cases and styluses only fit, and pair with, specific tablet generations.
Photo: Kārlis Dambrāns, CC BY 2.0
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iPhone 13 mini in green
Photo: DYVER, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 11 in (PRODUCT)RED
Photo: IToms, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 11 Pro
Photo: David Stewart, CC BY 2.0
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iPhone 11 Pro Max, back view
Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 12 in blue
Photo: KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 12 Pro
Photo: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
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iPhone 12 Pro Max in Pacific Blue
Photo: KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 12 mini
Photo: KKPCW（Kyu3）, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 13
Photo: 人工知能, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 13 Pro
Photo: SimonWaldherr, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 14 in (PRODUCT)RED
Photo: Hajoon0102, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 14 Pro in Space Black
Photo: Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 14 Plus in blue
Photo: Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 14 Pro Max in Deep Purple
Photo: メイド理世, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone SE (2nd generation): the Lightning port
Photo: A13Bionic, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Photo: Toad40, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 15 in black
Photo: ThePhotoGraphIc, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 15 Plus in pink
Photo: メイド理世, CC BY-SA 2.0
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iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium
Photo: Kyu3, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 15 Pro Max with its USB-C cable
Photo: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 16 in Ultramarine
Photo: Padgriffin, CC BY 4.0
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iPhone 16 Plus in Teal, in a clear MagSafe case
Photo: メイド理世, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 16e in black
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium
Photo: Padgriffin, CC BY 4.0
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iPhone 17: the USB-C port
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone Air in Cloud White
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 17e in Soft Pink
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 17 Pro in Silver
Photo: Olgierd Rudak, CC0
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iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue
Photo: Ahmad Ali Karim, CC0
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MacBook Air (M1): one of its two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Photo: KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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MacBook Air (M2) with its MagSafe 3 charging cable
Photo: KKPCW（Kyu3）, CC BY-SA 4.0
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15-inch MacBook Air (M2)
Photo: User:KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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13-inch MacBook Air (M4) in Silver
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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15-inch MacBook Air (M4) in Silver
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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13-inch MacBook Air (M5) in Sky Blue
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)
Photo: DYVER, CC BY-SA 4.0
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14-inch MacBook Pro (2021): MagSafe 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports
Photo: Gyasi Linje, CC BY 3.0
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16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 2021)
Photo: Premeditated, CC BY-SA 4.0
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13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)
Photo: 223系新快速, CC BY-SA 4.0
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16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Max)
Photo: SimonWaldherr, CC BY-SA 4.0
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14-inch MacBook Pro (M3) in Space Grey
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mac mini (M1, 2020): the ports on the back
Photo: Gerd Fahrenhorst, CC BY 4.0
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Mac mini (M4, 2024): the ports on the back
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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24-inch iMac (M1) in green
Photo: KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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24-inch iMac (M1) in blue
Photo: Jelican9, CC BY-SA 4.0
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24-inch iMac (M4, 2024) in Silver
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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Mac Studio (2022): the ports on the back
Photo: Yasu (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation, 2020)
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th generation) with Magic Keyboard
Photo: Glide08, CC BY-SA 4.0
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12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation, M2) with Magic Keyboard
Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0
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13-inch iPad Pro (M4) in Space Black
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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11-inch iPad Pro (M4) in Silver
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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11-inch iPad Pro (M5) in Silver
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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13-inch iPad Pro (M5) in Space Black
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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iPad Air (4th generation) with Magic Keyboard
Photo: KKPCW, CC BY-SA 4.0
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11-inch iPad Air (M2)
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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13-inch iPad Air (M2) with Magic Keyboard
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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11-inch iPad Air (M3)
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPad mini (6th generation): the USB-C port
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPad mini (A17 Pro) in Starlight
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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iPad (10th generation) with Magic Keyboard Folio
Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPad (9th generation) with Smart Keyboard
Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch Series 7
Photo: MIKI Yoshihito, CC BY 2.0
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Apple Watch Series 7, 45mm
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Apple Watch Series 8
Photo: RT2231, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch Series 8, 45mm Midnight
Photo: iGeeksBlog, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch Series 10 in 42mm and 46mm sizes
Photo: KK IN HK, Public domain
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Apple Watch Series 11
Photo: 极客湾Geekerwan, CC BY 3.0
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
Photo: Pangalau, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), 40mm Midnight
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple TV 4K (2021): the ports on the back
Photo: Smart Home Perfected, CC BY 2.0
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Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, Wi-Fi model) with Siri Remote
Photo: Davidbspalding, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) with Siri Remote
Photo: Dillan Payne, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods 4
Photo: AppleFans 1, CC0
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AirPods (5th generation)
Photo: Cheeseburgahhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Photo: Hajoon0102, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods Pro 3
Photo: Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods Max
Photo: SimonWaldherr, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods Max 2 in Midnight
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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HomePod mini in Orange
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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HomePod (2nd generation)
Photo: Seasider53, CC BY 4.0
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iPhone 18 Pro in black
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone 18 Pro Max in Burgundy
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPhone Duo, partly unfolded
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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MacBook Neo: the USB-C port
Photo: Kyu3a, CC BY-SA 4.0
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16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) in Silver
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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14-inch MacBook Pro (M5) in Space Black
Photo: AzureSaturn, CC0
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iPhone 18 Pro box with its USB-C cable
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch Series 9 on display
Photo: FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Apple Watch Ultra with Alpine Loop
Photo: KKPCW（Kyu3）, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPad (A16) in blue
Photo: 茅野ふたば, CC BY-SA 4.0
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iPad Air (5th generation) with Magic Keyboard
Photo: Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Photo: SimplyPops, CC0
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