Hey everyone,

I need a new charger for my MacBook Air M3 since my original Apple 35W dual USB-C charger got stolen. Before buying a replacement, I wanted to ask for recommendations.

My requirements: • At least 2x USB-C ports (3 would be great) • Portable (not too bulky) • I don’t necessarily need 70W, but it’s okay if included • Must be available in Germany • Budget: max €50

Any good recommendations? Thanks!

My charger lost should I find other charger or Apple charger

I've had my M3 Macbook air for about six months now and for 99.99% of the time it is plugged in except for the occasional unintended un-plugging. I use a genuine Apple USB-C to USB-C cable plugged into a genuine Apple 140W Apple Power adapter. Despite the always pugged-in mode, I'm up now to 64 battery cycles and 98% battery health. Last month I was at 43 cycles/100 Health and hadn't used the MBA once in between.

I don't think my battery has ever discharged more than 10-20% 2-3 times since I got it. I know many comment here not to pay much attention to battery cycles since the battery is a consumable, but it is concerning that the battery health has degraded and the battery cycle count is so high despite it being plugged in nearly 100% of the time.

My question is whether in anyone's experience, is it better to use the original Mag safe usb-c cable rather than a usb-c to usb-c cable to keep the MBA charged? Does using the 140W charger as opposed to the original charger make a difference as a effects battery health?

Reason I'm concerned is that I usually upgrade each time a new model with an upgraded processor comes out, and I do re-sell my old unit and want to get the best possible price for my used unit when I sell it. One of the first questions buyers always ask is how many battery cycles and battery health status. I pretty much used my M2 Macbook Air the same way and ended up with a ridiculous 113 cycles even though it never left me desk once. Battery health was 95%. It was less than a year old at the time.

Any thoughts appreciated.

I need a long USB-C cable for my MacBook Pro that’s longer than 2 meters. Unfortunately, all the brands I’ve tried have had connection issues. The cable keeps disconnecting while it’s charging. Of course, Apple’s cable works, but it only has 2 meters, which is too short for my needs.

I’ve tried different chargers with the same result, so I’m assuming the cable’s the problem.

I’m wondering which brand and model of cable you’ve tried that works well.

Thanks.