Which power adapter and charge cable to use with iPad

You can learn about the power adapter and charge cable for iPad, the included USB-C adapter, and recommended specifications.

By Tom Griffin - Executive Editor
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You can connect iPad to a power outlet and charge the battery using the included USB-C power adapter and charge cable, and the adapter and cable depend on your iPad model and region. You can also use the charge cable to connect iPad to your computer for charging, transferring files, and more.

The type of charge cable depends on your iPad model, too, and the cable also lets you use iPad as a second display for your Mac. A third-party power adapter should meet the recommended specifications, like a minimum power output of 15 W.

USB-C Power Adapter

The USB-C power adapter.

A third-party power adapter should meet these recommended specifications:

  • Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
  • Line Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
  • Output Voltage/Current: 5 to 15 V / 3 A
  • Minimum Power Output: 15 W
  • Output Port: USB-C

USB-C Charge Cable

The USB-C Charge Cable.

Lightning to USB-C Cable

The Lightning to USB-C Cable.

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Tom Griffin is the editor-in-chief at GeeksChalk where he oversees all of site’s evergreen content to ensure it’s up to date with the latest information. Hailing from London in the UK, he has over seven years of experience in the tech journalism space and holds a degree in English Literature. In his spare time, Tom can found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, and petting every dog he comes across in the outside world.
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