Apple has utilized various power adapters with its iPads over the years, and the current lineup comes with a 20W charger. But is this standard accessory sufficient for fast charging your iPad? Here are the ways to charge your iPad as quickly as possible.
Apple offers fast-charging capabilities for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. However, for iPhones and Macs, the company has tested and explicitly stated that these devices can charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes.
For iPads, Apple introduces chargers that you can use to “charge faster,” but the company doesn’t make the exact claim of charging to 50% in 30 minutes, although the speed is likely to be close.
Apple introduces faster-charging options for your iPad.
Faster iPad Charging Methods
Use a 30W or Higher Power Adapter: Apple states that you can use “a higher-wattage USB-C power adapter, such as the one that came with your Mac laptop… to charge your iPad faster.” This includes Apple’s 29W, 30W, 35W, 61W, 67W, 87W, or 140W USB-C Power Adapters that come with MacBooks or are sold separately. You can also use third-party USB-C chargers rated above 20W to fast-charge your iPad.
Another tip to charge your iPad faster is to turn off the display and/or enable Airplane Mode while charging.
You can also use higher-wattage power adapters with older iPad models that use the Lightning connector, although they won’t charge as quickly as the modern iPads with USB-C ports.
USB-C power adapters that come with MacBooks
Is this safe?
Just like with iPhones or Macs, your iPad will regulate how much power it draws from the power source, so you can rest assured that using a higher-wattage power adapter won’t harm your iPad.
Here’s Apple’s exact statement on charging your iPad as quickly as possible:
“If you have a higher-wattage USB-C power adapter — such as the one that came with your Mac laptop — you can use it with your iPad to charge faster. You can also charge your iPad by connecting it to the USB-C port on your Mac.”
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