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Apple’s New 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe Charger Drops to Record-Low $35

The cut reflects a broader Qi2 accessory rollout with performance dependent on compatible adapters and device support.

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Overview

  • Amazon is selling Apple’s just-released 2‑meter MagSafe Charger for about $34.90–$35, undercutting the $39 one‑meter version and marking a new low.
  • Apple specifies up to 25W wireless charging when the charger is paired with a 30W or higher USB‑C adapter, with Qi2.2 certification extending compatibility beyond recent iPhones.
  • The charger works with iPhone 8 or later and AirPods wireless cases, though older iPhones top out at 15W rather than the 25W rate supported by newer models.
  • Third‑party Qi2 gear is expanding, including Baseus’s PicoGo that combines a 15W MagSafe‑compatible pad with a retractable USB‑C output capable of up to 67W, now discounted to as low as $19.
  • Vendors note practical caveats such as wireless speeds tapering as batteries fill and some Qi2 15W features requiring recent iOS versions, plus the need for sufficiently powerful USB‑C adapters to reach advertised rates.