Find the right charger for your MacBook Air, from the very first 2008 model to the MacBook Air M5. The right charger depends only on your model number (A-xxxx, engraved on the bottom case): find it in the table, and the link takes you straight to the matching charger.
Which charger for which MacBook Air?
| Your MacBook Air | Model number | Charger to choose |
|---|
| MacBook Air 2008-2009 | A1237, A1304 | MagSafe 1 – 45 W |
| MacBook Air 11″ and 13″ 2010-2011 | A1370, A1369 | MagSafe 1 – 45 W |
| MacBook Air 11″ and 13″ 2012-2017 | A1465, A1466 | MagSafe 2 – 45 W |
| MacBook Air Retina 13″ 2018-2020 (Intel) | A1932, A2179 | USB-C – 30 W |
| MacBook Air M1 2020 | A2337 | USB-C – 30 W |
| MacBook Air 13″ M2, M3, M4, M5 (2022-2026) | A2681, A3113, A3240, A3449 | USB-C – 30 W minimum · 61 W for faster charging · MagSafe 3 port: USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable |
| MacBook Air 15″ M2, M3, M4, M5 (2023-2026) | A2941, A3114, A3241, A3448 | USB-C – 61 W · MagSafe 3 port: USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable |
MagSafe 1, MagSafe 2 or USB-C: how to tell them apart?
MagSafe 1 (2008-2011): thick, narrow magnetic connector, T- or L-shaped. MagSafe 2 (2012-2017): thinner, wider connector; it does not fit a MagSafe 1 port, and vice versa, except with a MagSafe 1 to MagSafe 2 converter. USB-C (since 2018): reversible oval connector. MacBook Air M2 and later models also have a MagSafe 3 port, used with a USB-C charger and the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable; they can also charge directly through a USB-C port.
Original or compatible charger?
We offer original Apple chargers and compatible chargers of the same wattage, all tested in our workshop before shipping. A charger more powerful than the original poses no risk: your Mac only draws the power it needs. A less powerful charger charges more slowly, or not at all during heavy use.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a MacBook Pro charger with my MacBook Air?
Yes, if it has the same connector (MagSafe 1, MagSafe 2 or USB-C): a 60 W or 85 W charger works on a MacBook Air designed for 45 W.
My charger no longer charges: is it the charger or the Mac?
Try another wall outlet and check the light on the MagSafe connector (amber while charging, green when charged). If it stays off with another charger that works, the problem is more likely the port or the logic board: our workshop can run a diagnosis.
How do I find the model number of my MacBook Air?
It is engraved in small print on the bottom case (A followed by 4 digits). See our guide How to identify your Mac's model and year.
