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Bit of an eyesore but... https://griffintechnology.com/us/breaksafe-magnetic-usb-c-power-cable https://griffintechnology.com/us/breaksafe-magnetic-usb-c-po...

chx 10y ago
Except... BreakSafe is rated up to 60 watts (20 volts @ 3 amps) but the new Apple MacBook Pro is 87W http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNF82LL/A/87w-usb-c-power-adapter http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNF82LL/A/87w-usb-c-power-....
- hackerboos 10y ago
  Yes it is designed for the MacBook not the Pro.
  - josephg 10y ago
    This is a problem, but only for users of the 15" model. The 13" pro (both versions) will only draw 60 watts. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
- r00fus 10y ago
  60W is fine unless you're pegging your CPU/GPU constantly.
  - vilhelm_s 10y ago
    But the charger will output 87W, the concern is whether it is safe to put that through this cable.
  - DSteinmann 10y ago
    For anyone reading this thread, using a 60W cabled for a >60W load is NOT FINE. Quote: "60W is fine unless you're pegging your CPU/GPU constantly." Translation: Your house will only burn down if your laptop goes into a busy loop.
    - binaryabyss 10y ago
      "MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016) draws up to 85W. Use the Apple USB-C charge cable that came with your MacBook Pro, or a certified USB-C cable supporting 5A (100W), to power and charge your MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016) at its full capability. "MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and MacBook (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) draw up to 60W." … "You should not connect any power supply that exceeds 100W, as it might damage your Mac. "Using a power supply that doesn't provide sufficient power can result in slow or delayed charging. It's best to use the power supply that came with your Mac. "MacBook Pro can receive a maximum of 60W of power through the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter or USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. For the best charging performance on MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016), connect the power supply directly to your Mac." Source: Apple https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
    - r00fus 10y ago
      You're incorrect. Load is negotiated during cabling process. Sure a bad USB-C cable that doesn't negotiate properly may be a danger, but likely the Macbook simply won't charge on such a cable. I trust Apple knows what they're dealing with (in regards to poor 3rd party cabling) and not end up like a Note7 situation.

chx 10y ago

Except... BreakSafe is rated up to 60 watts (20 volts @ 3 amps) but the new Apple MacBook Pro is 87W http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNF82LL/A/87w-usb-c-power-adapter http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNF82LL/A/87w-usb-c-power-....

hackerboos 10y ago
Yes it is designed for the MacBook not the Pro.
- josephg 10y ago
  This is a problem, but only for users of the 15" model. The 13" pro (both versions) will only draw 60 watts. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
r00fus 10y ago
60W is fine unless you're pegging your CPU/GPU constantly.
- vilhelm_s 10y ago
  But the charger will output 87W, the concern is whether it is safe to put that through this cable.
- DSteinmann 10y ago
  For anyone reading this thread, using a 60W cabled for a >60W load is NOT FINE. Quote: "60W is fine unless you're pegging your CPU/GPU constantly." Translation: Your house will only burn down if your laptop goes into a busy loop.
  - binaryabyss 10y ago
    "MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016) draws up to 85W. Use the Apple USB-C charge cable that came with your MacBook Pro, or a certified USB-C cable supporting 5A (100W), to power and charge your MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016) at its full capability. "MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and MacBook (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) draw up to 60W." … "You should not connect any power supply that exceeds 100W, as it might damage your Mac. "Using a power supply that doesn't provide sufficient power can result in slow or delayed charging. It's best to use the power supply that came with your Mac. "MacBook Pro can receive a maximum of 60W of power through the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter or USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. For the best charging performance on MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016), connect the power supply directly to your Mac." Source: Apple https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
  - r00fus 10y ago
    You're incorrect. Load is negotiated during cabling process. Sure a bad USB-C cable that doesn't negotiate properly may be a danger, but likely the Macbook simply won't charge on such a cable. I trust Apple knows what they're dealing with (in regards to poor 3rd party cabling) and not end up like a Note7 situation.