Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air M2 began Friday a month after the announcement at WWDC 2022. One of the key features of Apple’s new laptop is the return of the MagSafe port to charge, and for the first time, the cable matches the color of the MacBook. New color options for the MagSafe 3 charging cable are now available from Apple.
Unlike older versions of MagSafe, the new one has a separate MagSafe to USB-C cable from the plug adapter, so you can combine it with a more powerful charger. And since the new MacBook Air is available in four different colors, Apple has created four different versions of the MagSafe 3 cable in each of the MacBook’s colors.
The colors are Space Gray, Silver, Midnight and Starlight. Even if you haven’t bought a MacBook Air M2, you can still take advantage of the new cables if you have a MacBook Pro 2021. That’s because both laptops use the same MagSafe 3 standard.
However, unlike the MacBook Air, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with a white MagSafe 3 cable, regardless of the model you choose. With these new color options, consumers can finally buy a MagSafe 3 cable that matches their space-gray MacBook Pro. It is worth noting that the cable is covered with a fabric to increase its durability.
This is how Apple describes the accessory:
This 2-meter charging cable includes a MagSafe 3 magnetic connector that helps guide the plug to the charging port on your Mac laptop. Pair it with a compatible USB-C power adapter to conveniently charge your laptop from a wall outlet and take advantage of fast charging capabilities. The magnetic connection is strong enough to withstand most unwanted disconnections, but if someone stumbles upon the cable, it is released so that your Mac laptop stays on. An LED turns amber when the battery is being charged and green when fully charged. Made with a woven design for long lasting durability.
Note that MagSafe 3 cables are not compatible with the old MagSafe port on the MacBook Pro 2015 and MacBook Air 2017 (or earlier models).
Each USB-C cable in MagSafe 3 costs $ 49 in the United States and can be purchased at the Apple Store. You can also find other accessories for your Mac on Amazon.
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