Here's Why a New Apple Watch Charging Puck Was Just Released
macrumors.com • • technology
Key Points:
- The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature hardware upgrades that enable faster charging, but require the new Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) included in the box to achieve these speeds.
- The updated charger delivers up to 10W of power, doubling the previous charger's 5W output, and requires a USB-C Power Delivery charger rated at 10W or higher for optimal performance.
- With just 15 minutes of charging, the Series 12 gains 12 hours of battery life and the Ultra 4 gains 18 hours, compared to 8 and 12 hours respectively for the previous models using the old charger.
- The new fast charging puck does not improve charging speeds for older models like the Series 11 and Ultra 3, as the faster charging capability depends on hardware changes in the new watches.
- Apple has made the new 1-meter Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable available for purchase separately at $29 on its online store for those needing extra chargers.
