Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter: Pocket 60W Bursts for Fast iPhone Charging
Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter is a compact charger that uses the USB Power Delivery 3.2 AVS (adjustable voltage supply) protocol to deliver short 60W bursts — designed primarily to speed‑charge the iPhone 17 series. It keeps a very small footprint with fold‑down prongs, making it easy to carry compared with many 60W+ chargers.
Key points
- Protocol: USB PD 3.2 AVS — allows the charger to provide device‑specific voltages and short high‑wattage bursts.
- Burst power: Can reach up to ~60W for a limited time (reported tester value ≈18 minutes), after which it operates at its nominal 40W.
- Designed for: iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air for faster top‑ups (Apple cites ~50% in ~20–30 minutes when paired with compatible devices).
- Size & portability: Pocket‑friendly with fold‑down prongs; notably smaller than many third‑party 60W chargers like the Anker Nano II 65W.
- Limitations: The brief 60W window makes it unsuitable for charging most laptops that need sustained high wattage.
- Price: $40 (Apple). This is higher than some third‑party alternatives — for example, Anker’s 65W models are often cheaper and offer sustained 65W output but are larger.
Comparison
Compared with Anker’s Nano II 65W GaN chargers, Apple’s adapter is about half the size in many dimensions and has the advantage of a very compact design. However, Anker and similar chargers deliver continuous higher wattage suitable for laptops, while Apple’s unit only provides a temporary boost.
Where to buy / Try it
Search for the product on Amazon: Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter on Amazon (affiliate link).
Notes
Details are based on Apple’s product information and early reviews — one tester reported a ~18 minute 60W burst. The adapter was reported on tech outlets such as Engadget.
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