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Use a HP USB C power supply to charge my MacBook Pro

I do have 2 notebooks: 1 HP used at work and a MacBook Pro (personal use) that I purchased a week ago. In order to optimize my desk setup, I'm planning to use the power supply from HP laptop (65 watts) and charge my Mac via USB.

This way I can keep my MacBook charger in my backpack and avoid extra cables in my desk and 2 power supply connected.

Charging my Mac with a HP charger can harm my MacBook Pro? I couldn't find any specific information other than the one that MacBooks accept being charged via MagSafe port and USB C ports.

Posted on Sep 5, 2022 7:52 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2022 7:20 AM

My opinion is use the correct charged provided by the maker ... HP or Apple.


Using chargers not designed for a device and not knowing the electrical characteristics of them is an invitation to trouble. Do you really want to risk relatively high investments all for the sake of not seeing a second charging cable on your desktop?

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Sep 6, 2022 7:20 AM in response to acantelli

My opinion is use the correct charged provided by the maker ... HP or Apple.


Using chargers not designed for a device and not knowing the electrical characteristics of them is an invitation to trouble. Do you really want to risk relatively high investments all for the sake of not seeing a second charging cable on your desktop?

Sep 6, 2022 7:59 AM in response to acantelli

I don’t see a problem with it provided it’s a high quality power supply. Apple specifically went with USB-C because of the flexibility. I’ve been using a 30W Apple adapter (MBA died after an unfortunate food incident) with a Lenovo where the captive cable failed on its 45W adapter. I used them interchangeably when both worked. Apple says it’s fine.


Charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support


If your Mac has USB-C ports, you can charge your Mac with a USB-C charge cable and a USB-C power adapter or with a USB-C or Thunderbolt display that provides power. Your Mac charges over only one port at a time, so connecting multiple power adapters to the USB-C ports and MagSafe 3 port (if present) won't result in faster charging. If you connect more than one power source, your Mac charges only from the adapter or display providing the most power.

Use a HP USB C power supply to charge my MacBook Pro

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