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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3896 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the functionality, magnetic dc connector, fast charging, and durability of the 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter. They appreciate that it works well with their MacBooks and provides reliable charging. However, some customers find the price to be expensive and express concerns about the short lifespan and overheating issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Replacement, Works great
    Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works as expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a replacement charger for my MacBook. This works as expected though I feel it is quite pricey.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get it open box instead!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for nearly half price off to work with an open box Macbook Air MD711LL/A because the brick didn't come with it. Straight out of box, it works as it should. Comes with a brick section with the magsafe adapter end. It also has a 3 feet cable that plugs from a 3-prong wall adapter to the brick. But I had an extra 2-prong piece from an iPad to use instead of carrying around the 3 feet 3-prong cable. The brick has side hinges that can flip out and hold the small wiring to keep it compact. This works out really well with the 2-prong piece connector. But there is absolutely no way to wrap the 3-feet 3-prong cable along with it. It must be rolled up individually by itself. The magsafe design is awesome in itself. A person can trip the cable and yank it out from the laptop without damaging the port or anything much. Can't say that for many other vendors; especially those that uses L-shaped plugs into the laptop. In addition, the apple tax does not constitute this item to be worth $80. Other adapters are a fraction of this cost. This item is nothing other than a brick that provides power to the actual items that does the muscle work and functions. There's absolutely no reason this should hold a premium cost to it. No magic involved with this piece. Recommended to get it open box. Every so often, it can be had for nearly half price off instead of a measly 10%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Expensive but had to buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to buy another since i lost mine. Charges my computer quickly but i hate that other attachment it comes with, extra piece that I've never even used. Expensive, but was forced to buy to get my computer chargedbup again. Wish they would do a survey to ask consumers if they ever use that extra piece. Maybe the cost would go lower if they stopped producing it and see that not too many ppl use it at all. Around college campuses and friends, ive never seen anyone using that extra piece.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    MacBook Pro charger

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little pricey but it’s apple, my old charger wasn’t charging so I bought this. I know it will last if I take good care of it. Just the same as original.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast charging
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It works great.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My other plug stopped working I don't know why but this one works great and charges quickly. I'm not to happy with the price I had to pay. It seems pretty high for this product, but I needed a replacement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Typical Apple Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Best Buy experience was good, but the product is overpriced, wears out (wire coating) quickly, and is replaced by another 'type' every 2-3 years...keeping the price high and forcing people into new products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Replacement, disappointing price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There's not much to say here other than its a charger and it works. My last one lasted me four years. My only gripe, the price. Way too high in my opinion, but that's apple I suppose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast charging
    Cons mentioned:
    Short lifespan

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Macbook charger

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, until it doesn't anymore. Had to replace my first replacement charger after 5 months...I'm on charger number 3 now. Frustrating, but when it is working it charges very fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Charging cord for MacBook Air

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the 3rd one I have had for my 3-year old computer. The first one (that came with the computer) got frayed. The second one, the rubber coating split up near the magnetic plug. Hopefully this one will last a bit longer. I am being more careful unplugging this one once my computer is charged. Apple needs to do a better job on these - for the price they should last a lot longer than a year. I would recommend this product simply because if you have a MacBook Air, you have to have a charger!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast charging

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very compact charger

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My charger died on night, and I immediately went to go buy a replacement. I have a 2013 MAC book pro, and they gave me this charger as a replacement. I’m guessing it was the updated version. I’d recommend to buy brand new and not used. The first time I bought a used one, it did not charged my laptop at all. I would plug it in and the laptop would just die. Went to exchange for a new one and this one worked perfectly fine. A lot less clunky than the first version. It charges my laptop faster than the original one did

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Replacement
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a new power adapter for my mac because my cousin's cat chewed on the other one and it stopped working. This was a replacement and it works fine. I am not happy it was so pricey though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    could be less expensive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although this charger is essential for the laptop, considering the price of the laptop, charger replacement could be less expensive. also cord/wire is easily twisted and broken with the continuous winding the cord around the hooks. Recommend others to invest in Apple Care to offset the replacement cost.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It is what it is . . .

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    . . . An official Apple accessory, which is over priced, so its the only thing that actually does the job, with the hefty price tag, when against the odds your hardware lasts longer then the warranty but need to replace a wearing down wall charger. So, it gets the job done - but I’m starting to tire of Apple’s constant upsell - or swapping of charging standards. So much electronic waste. Let’s hear it for ‘Right-to-Repair’.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast charging
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, charges fast. Computer fully charged in less than an hour. Cord is bulky and not convenient to carry. Price is expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Much needed replacement item

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with my purchase. Does exactly what I needed it to do. A bit expensive but works well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Expensive replacement

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The charger is very expensive considering what it is. However, I am pleased it works well as designed. The previous (original charger) prematurely failed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great, just what you need

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my power adapter that came with the Macbook Air I bought back in early 2014. The old one became frayed near the magnetic DC connector. I do wish Apple would redesign these cords so that they would last longer (as I've had the same problems with cords for a previous model and usb charging cables). Lowering the price wouldn't hurt either. But besides that, it's a great and reliable product. Hopefully, I won't have to buy another one as a replacement but if I do, I'll be getting it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Functionality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works it does what it is supposed to do. Apple product. Wish it was little cheaper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fast charging

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good battery

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My previous battery stopped working and I went to Best Buy to get this one, and I had to choose between 3 different ones (45w,60w,other) and a computer specialist in Best Buy helped me to choose the right one. It fully restored my computer to 100% really fast, the downfall is that the battery only lasts about an hour or 2. But other than that, really good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must-have. Stay away from 3rd-party knock-offs.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off: it is ridiculous how expensive these things are. Not surprising coming from Apple, but still ridiculous. That said, do NOT try to save money by going with a cheaper, 3rd-party knock-off. They WILL overheat and cause problems for you. I had this problem after buying a refurb MacBook Air. The Apple adapter, in comparison, works reliably and without the risk of burning something.

    I would recommend this to a friend