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Apple 67W USB-C: the entry MacBook brick.
67W is the wattage Apple picked for the base-configuration 14-inch MacBook Pro and the cheapest way into MacBook Air fast charging. Its top rail is 20V at 3.35A.
Output profile
| Fixed PD rail | Current | Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| 5V | 3A | 15W |
| 9V | 3A | 27W |
| 15V | 3A | 45W |
| 20V | 3.35A | 67W |
A full four-rail PD 3.0 profile that stays under 100W, so a standard 3A USB-C cable is sufficient — no e-marked 5A cable required. The AC plug detaches, which means the brick accepts both a World Travel Adapter Kit blade and Apple's AC extension cable.
Correctly served, over-served, under-served
Correctly served: the 14″ MacBook Pro with a base-tier chip, which Apple ships with this exact adapter; the 13″ MacBook Air, where 67W is the threshold that unlocks fast charging; and any 45–65W Windows ultrabook.
Over-served: iPhone, iPad, AirPods. They negotiate their own rail and ignore the rest. There is no risk and no benefit — an iPhone draws the same 27W it would from a 30W brick.
Under-served: a 14″ MacBook Pro with a Pro or Max chip under sustained load, where 67W keeps the battery roughly level rather than filling it, and every 16″ MacBook Pro, which wants 140W. If you regularly export video or compile on the machine, buy up to 96W.
67W vs 70W vs 96W
| Adapter | Top rail | Air fast charge | 14″ Pro fast charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67W | 20V / 3.35A | Yes | No |
| 70W | 20V / 3.5A | Yes | No |
| 96W | 20.5V / 4.7A | Yes | Yes |
The 67W and 70W are separated by 3W — under 5%. Treat them as interchangeable and buy whichever is cheaper or already in the box. The real decision is 67/70 versus 96, covered in Apple 70W vs 96W.
Third-party 65W-class alternatives
- 65W
UGREEN Nexode 65W
65W across three ports for roughly what Apple charges for one. The default recommendation at this tier.
- Output
- 65W total
- Ports
- 2× USB-C, 1× USB-A
- Tech
- GaN
- 65W
Anker 715 Nano II 65W
Single-port 65W in a body far smaller than Apple's brick, with folding prongs for travel.
- Output
- 65W USB-C PD
- Ports
- 1× USB-C
- Tech
- GaN
- 65W
Statik 65W GaN 3-Port
Laptop, phone and earbuds from one outlet — the best-value travel brick we have tracked this year.
- Output
- 65W total
- Ports
- 2× USB-C, 1× USB-A
- Tech
- GaN
- 65W
Nomad 65W
Machined-feel housing and a long braided cable option; a desk-side alternative rather than a bag one.
- Output
- 65W USB-C PD
- Ports
- USB-C
- Tech
- GaN
Verdict
Buy Apple's 67W only as a spare for the machine it shipped with. As a purchase decision it loses to a 65W GaN charger on size, port count and price, with the same laptop-charging outcome — a MacBook Air cannot tell the difference between 65W and 67W. Wider context: 67W adapters and the MacBook charging guide.
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FAQ
Does the Apple 67W adapter fast-charge a MacBook Air?
Yes. 67W is the minimum Apple specifies for fast charging on the M2 and later MacBook Air, and it reaches that threshold exactly. A 30W adapter charges the same machine at normal speed only.
Do I need an e-marked cable with the 67W adapter?
No. Its top rail is 20V at 3.35A, well inside the 3A a standard USB-C cable carries. E-marked 5A cables only become necessary above 60W of current-limited draw and above 100W under PD 3.1.
Is the 67W enough for a 14-inch MacBook Pro?
It is what base-configuration models ship with, so yes for normal work. Under sustained heavy load a Pro or Max chip can consume most of 67W, leaving little to refill the battery — 96W removes that ceiling.