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This seems like a strange decision for MacBooks/laptops in general. Although USB-C chargers are extremely ubiquitous, the ones capable of charging laptops in a

This seems like a strange decision for MacBooks/laptops in general. Although USB-C chargers are extremely ubiquitous, the ones capable of charging laptops in a reasonable period of time are not nearly as common. It’s pretty hard to find a charger that is so bad it can’t charge a phone in a few hours (and, most phones are charged overnight anyways). But usage patterns for laptop charging are, in my experience, more opportunistic, so you tend to plug in temporarily and want to get a good charge within the hour (or less) while also using the device.

jerlam 1y ago
Most people who are buying laptops, especially at Apple's price point, are replacing an existing laptop. If they bought it within the last decade, they likely already have a USB-C charger capable of charging the new laptop. The people in most need of new chargers are those buying their "first" of a product category. A first phone, a first laptop, a first gaming laptop. Which is also why Apple bundles chargers with their entry-level devices like the Macbook Air and the base iPad, but not their higher-end ones.
- NekkoDroid 1y ago
  > Most people who are buying laptops, especially at Apple's price point, are replacing an existing laptop. If they bought it within the last decade, they likely already have a USB-C charger capable of charging the new laptop. All my 3 laptops I've had since USB-C has become decently common didn't come with a USB-C charger themselves. Only the newest can actually charge via USB-C but even with my own 100W charger it is decently slow compared to the charger it came with. But then again it might have something to do with the fact I keep buying gaming laptops :)