A1708 MacBook Pro charger specs and tips | Generated by AI
Question: What is the charger for the A1708 MacBook Pro, and what are its charging specifications?
Answer:
The A1708 is the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016/2017, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, non-Touch Bar). It uses USB-C charging — no MagSafe.
Charger spec:
- Stock adapter: Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter (model A1718)
- Connector: USB-C (USB Power Delivery / USB-PD)
- Cable: USB-C to USB-C charge cable (2m, model A1656)
The 61W A1718 PD profiles:
| Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 20.3V | 3.0A | ~61W |
| 9V | 3.0A | 27W |
| 5.2V | 2.4A | ~12W |
Practical notes:
- It charges over USB-C PD, so any quality third-party PD charger works. A 61W+ charger gives full-speed charge. A 30W charger (e.g. the 12” MacBook adapter) will charge it, just slower — fine for light use, slow under load.
- Go higher than 61W freely (87W/96W/100W chargers) — the laptop only pulls what it negotiates, so no harm.
- Battery is ~54.5 Wh, so a 61W brick tops it up in roughly ~2 hours.
- Any of the four USB-C ports (two on each side on the 2-port A1708) accept charging.
For a replacement today, a generic 65W GaN USB-C PD charger + a 100W-rated USB-C to USB-C cable is cheaper, smaller, and works identically.