{"id":69061,"date":"2026-09-10T02:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T02:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/test\/best-gan-charger-for-iphone-18-pro-max\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:41:20","slug":"best-gan-charger-for-iphone-18-pro-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/test\/best-gan-charger-for-iphone-18-pro-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Best GaN Charger for iPhone 18 Pro Max"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\"><div class=\"article-intro\">\n  <p>iPhone 18 Pro Max does not include a wall adapter. Apple\u2019s July 2026 fast-charge test used the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351) with a 60W-capable USB-C cable and USB PD 3.1 Adjustable Voltage Supply. a 20W cube will still fill the battery; it will not match that curve. For most people, that adapter is the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quick-picks-box\">\n  <div class=\"qp-header\">\n  <h2>Our Top Picks at a Glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"qp-sub\">Reviewed September 2026 \u00b7 Matched to Apple\u2019s iPhone 18 Pro Max charge footnotes, not last year\u2019s 40W iPhone list<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"qp-cards\">\n  <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--gold\">\n  <span class=\"qp-num\">01<\/span>\n  <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/span>\n  <strong class=\"qp-name\">Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351)<\/strong>\n  <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.8 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n  <p class=\"qp-why\">The brick Apple used in the July 2026 iPhone 18 Pro \/ 18 Pro Max charge test. PD 3.1 AVS, 60W peak.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#best-overall\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--green\">\n  <span class=\"qp-num\">02<\/span>\n  <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/span>\n  <strong class=\"qp-name\">Anker Prime 100W GaN (3-Port, A2688)<\/strong>\n  <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.6 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n  <p class=\"qp-why\">100W across three ports for phone plus a Mac. Charges the phone; Apple\u2019s published peak still names AVS.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#best-value\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--blue\">\n  <span class=\"qp-num\">03<\/span>\n  <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/span>\n  <strong class=\"qp-name\">UGREEN Nexode 65W GaN 3-Port<\/strong>\n  <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.4 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n  <p class=\"qp-why\">65W USB-C PD for phone, earbuds, and a tablet. Headroom on watts; do not assume AVS matches A3351.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#budget-pick\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\"><p><em>Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"info-module buying-guide\" id=\"who-should-buy\">\n  <h3>Who should buy what<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n  <li><strong>One brick that matches Apple\u2019s test:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">Apple A3351<\/a> \u2014 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, plus a 60W-capable USB-C cable.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Phone plus a laptop on the same trip:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">Anker Prime 100W A2688<\/a> \u2014 three ports, 100W PD. Not a substitute for Apple\u2019s AVS footnote.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Desk + earbuds, one compact GaN:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">UGREEN Nexode 65W<\/a> \u2014 enough wattage on paper; peak 18 Pro Max curve is still AVS.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>MagSafe on the nightstand:<\/strong> Apple MagSafe Charger (A3502 \/ A3503) with a <strong>35W or higher<\/strong> USB-C adapter, not a 20W cube. See <a href=\"#magsafe-puck\">Layer 2<\/a>.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"comparison-module\">\n  <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Watts<\/th><th>Protocol<\/th><th>Ports<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Buy<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n  <tr class=\"highlight-row\"><td><strong>Apple A3351<\/strong><\/td><td>Official peak<\/td><td>40W \/ 60W Max<\/td><td>PD 3.1 AVS<\/td><td>1\u00d7 USB-C<\/td><td>~$39<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td><strong>Anker Prime 100W<\/strong><\/td><td>Travel + Mac<\/td><td>100W<\/td><td>USB PD \/ PPS<\/td><td>2C1A<\/td><td>~$70<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td><strong>UGREEN Nexode 65W<\/strong><\/td><td>Daily compact<\/td><td>65W<\/td><td>PD 3.0 \/ PPS<\/td><td>2C1A typical<\/td><td>~$30\u2013$40<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><td><strong>MagSafe puck + 35W+<\/strong><\/td><td>Wireless<\/td><td>35W+ wall<\/td><td>MagSafe<\/td><td>Puck<\/td><td>Puck + brick<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>How We Picked These Chargers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Apple\u2019s wired stack:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2026\/09\/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsroom footnote 7<\/a> names A3351, a 60W-capable USB-C cable, and USB PD 3.1 (or better) with AVS. Overall is that adapter \u2014 not a 100W travel GaN ranked Overall for a 40W iPhone 17 Pro Max.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>MagSafe is 35W+:<\/strong> The same footnote requires a 35W or higher adapter with a MagSafe Charger (A3502 \/ A3503). That is not a 17-era 30W MagSafe copy.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>The box has no brick:<\/strong> Adapter sold separately. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone-18-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone 18 Pro<\/a> \/ 18 Pro Max still need a USB-C cable plus a wall adapter for wired charging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Best GaN Charger for iPhone 18 Pro Max: Detailed Reviews<\/h2>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-overall\" data-badge=\"best-overall\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-overall\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/div>\n  <h3>Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Matching Apple\u2019s wired test<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> USB PD 3.1 with AVS, 60W peak<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.8 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n  <tr><th>Model<\/th><td>A3351<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Rated output<\/th><td>40W Dynamic Power, 60W Max<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Protocol<\/th><td>USB PD 3.1 (or better) with Adjustable Voltage Supply<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Ports<\/th><td>1\u00d7 USB-C (cable sold separately)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Apple shop<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/product\/mgkn4am\/a\/40w-dynamic-power-adapter-with-60w-max\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits iPhone 18 Pro Max.<\/strong> Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2026\/09\/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 9, 2026 newsroom footnote 7<\/a> is explicit: July 2026 testing used preproduction iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max units with a USB-C Charge Cable <em>or<\/em> MagSafe Chargers A3502\/A3503, both paired with this adapter. Wired fast charge is specified as a 60W-capable USB-C cable plus USB PD 3.1 (or better) with AVS. A 100W GaN cube can still feed the phone; it is not the lab brick Apple published. The 18 Pro Max box still has no wall adapter.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the job is one brick for a 16-inch MacBook at 96W+. This is a compact 40W\/60W-max iPhone adapter, not a 140W laptop charger.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>Exact adapter in Apple\u2019s 18 Pro \/ 18 Pro Max charge test<\/li>\n  <li>PD 3.1 AVS is what the footnote asks for<\/li>\n  <li>Smaller than a 100W three-port travel brick<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Cable sold separately<\/li>\n  <li>60W Max is a peak, not a sustained laptop rating<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-value\" data-badge=\"best-value\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-value\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/div>\n  <h3>Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger (3-Port, A2688) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Phone + Mac on one plug<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 100W USB-C, two C + one A<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.6 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n  <tr><th>Model<\/th><td>A2688<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Max output<\/th><td>100W (single USB-C)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Ports<\/th><td>USB-C1 \/ C2 up to 100W \u00b7 USB-A 22.5W<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Split example<\/th><td>65W + 35W on two USB-C ports<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>AVS<\/th><td>Not the adapter named in Apple\u2019s footnote<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits a Max bag.<\/strong> The 18 Pro Max still charges over USB-C PD. A 100W three-port GaN is the travel brick if a MacBook shares the outlet. Anker lists USB-C at 20V\/5A (100W). That is more wattage than Apple\u2019s 60W-capable requirement. It is not proof of PD 3.1 AVS, and it is not Apple\u2019s 15-minute \/ 50% path \u2014 that published time is for iPhone 18 Pro, using A3351. On Pro Max, Apple publishes five minutes wired \u2248 seven hours of video playback, still on A3351.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the only goal is Apple\u2019s published peak on this phone. Buy A3351 plus a 60W-capable cable. Also skip A2688 if a 17-era article is still pushing it as Overall for a 40W iPhone \u2014 that is last year\u2019s ranking.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>100W headroom for a laptop on the same brick<\/li>\n  <li>Three ports for phone, buds, and a second USB-C device<\/li>\n  <li>GaN size vs a 100W silicon block<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>Not the AVS adapter in footnote 7<\/li>\n  <li>Larger and pricier than A3351<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"budget-pick\" data-badge=\"budget-pick\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-budget\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/div>\n  <h3>UGREEN Nexode 65W GaN (3-Port USB-C) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Daily phone + a second device<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 65W USB-C PD, compact GaN<\/div>\n  <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.4 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n  <tr><th>Class<\/th><td>65W GaN USB-C charger<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Why 65W<\/th><td>Above Apple\u2019s 60W-capable floor<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Typical ports<\/th><td>2\u00d7 USB-C + USB-A on Nexode 65W 3-port SKUs<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Protocol (3-port Nexode)<\/th><td>PD 3.0 \/ PPS on UGREEN\u2019s 65W travel listing<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>AVS<\/th><td>Do not treat as A3351<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it is the budget slot.<\/strong> Sixty-five watts clears the 60W-capable line item. UGREEN\u2019s Nexode 65W family is the compact GaN that shows up for phones, iPads, and light laptops. The <a href=\"https:\/\/us.ugreen.com\/products\/nexode-air-usb-c-charger-65w-gan-foldable-plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nexode Air 65W<\/a> is a one-port foldable sibling at $39.99 \u2014 same money as Apple\u2019s brick, so the budget buy is a 3-port Nexode 65W when it is the cheaper listing. Confirm the Amazon title is 65W GaN USB-C, not a 30W.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the listing is 20W, 25W, or 30W. Those still charge an 18 Pro Max; they are not this guide\u2019s fast-charge path. Also skip any fold-phone \/ iPhone Duo charger.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n  <ul class=\"pros\">\n  <li>65W is above the 60W cable\/adapter floor<\/li>\n  <li>Usually cheaper than Prime 100W<\/li>\n  <li>Small enough for a Max-sized travel kit<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <ul class=\"cons\">\n  <li>PD 3.0\/PPS is not Apple\u2019s AVS test setup<\/li>\n  <li>Split ports drop per-port watts when two devices draw<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>If You Need Something Else<\/h2>\n<p>These are not cheaper versions of the Top 3. MagSafe is a different cable\/puck stack. A 20W is a skip, not a Budget pick. iPhone Duo chargers are a different product.<\/p>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"magsafe-puck\" data-badge=\"magsafe-puck\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udd0c MagSafe path<\/div>\n  <h3>Apple MagSafe Charger (1 m, A3502) + 35W or higher USB-C adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n  <tr><th>Puck<\/th><td>Apple MagSafe Charger 1 m (A3502) or 2 m (A3503)<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Wall adapter (18 series)<\/th><td>35W or higher \u2014 footnote 7<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Not enough<\/th><td>a 20W USB-C cube<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>Wireless is a different stack. Footnote 7 pairs MagSafe Chargers A3502\/A3503 with A3351 in the lab, and states a <strong>35W adapter or higher<\/strong> must be paired with a MagSafe Charger. That is a step up from the 17-era 30W MagSafe story. The puck does not replace a 60W-capable cable for wired peak. iPhone 18 Pro\u2019s published MagSafe 50% in about 30 minutes is the wireless number; do not paste it onto a 20W brick.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the goal is Apple\u2019s wired curve. Stay on A3351 and a 60W-capable cable.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Apple+MagSafe+Charger+1m+A3502&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"skip-20w\" data-badge=\"skip-20w\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-premium\">\u26d4 Too slow for this curve<\/div>\n  <h3>20W USB-C iPhone adapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+20W+USB-C+Power+Adapter&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n  <tr><th>Typical rating<\/th><td>20W USB-C PD<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>18 Pro Max wired peak<\/th><td>60W-capable cable + PD 3.1 AVS<\/td><\/tr>\n  <tr><th>Use<\/th><td>Emergency \/ overnight only<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>A 20W adapter from iPhone 12\u201316 still charges 18 Pro Max. It is not a 2026 Overall, Value, or Budget pick for this phone. Keep it in a drawer; do not buy another one for this launch.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> buying a new brick \u2014 A3351, Prime 100W, or Nexode 65W cover the jobs.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+20W+USB-C+Power+Adapter&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Apple+20W+USB-C+Power+Adapter&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Apple+20W+USB-C+Power+Adapter&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Apple+20W+USB-C+Power+Adapter&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-module\">\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>What wall adapter did Apple use in the iPhone 18 Pro Max charge test?<\/h3><p>Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2026\/09\/apple-debuts-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-18-pro-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newsroom footnote 7<\/a> (July 2026 test): USB-C Charge Cable or MagSafe Chargers A3502\/A3503, both with the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351). Wired fast charge: 60W-capable USB-C cable and USB PD 3.1 (or better) with AVS.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Does a 100W Anker GaN match Apple\u2019s 50% charge time?<\/h3><p>No claim here that it does. The ~50% in about 15 minutes figure is published for iPhone 18 Pro on A3351. iPhone 18 Pro Max\u2019s published wired snapshot is five minutes \u2248 seven hours of video playback. A 100W PD brick can charge the Max; peak protocol in the footnote is PD 3.1 AVS, not \u201cany 100W cube.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>What wattage does MagSafe need on this phone?<\/h3><p>Footnote 7: a 35W adapter or higher must be paired with a MagSafe Charger. A 20W is the wrong new purchase for MagSafe fast charge on 18 Pro \/ 18 Pro Max.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Is a charger for iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Duo the same buy?<\/h3><p>No. iPhone 18 Pro is the 6.3-inch Pro. iPhone Duo is a different product with its own accessories. This page is iPhone 18 Pro Max only. Fold \/ Duo chargers and 17 Pro Max \u201cstill fits\u201d listings are out.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conclusion-module verdict-box\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-picks\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Apple A3351<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 The 60W Max AVS brick in Apple\u2019s 18 Pro Max test.<\/span><\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Apple+40W+Dynamic+Power+Adapter+60W+Max+A3351&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Anker Prime 100W A2688<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 Travel 3-port; not the AVS lab brick.<\/span><\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Anker+Prime+100W+GaN+3-Port+A2688&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n  <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick:<\/span>\n  <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>UGREEN Nexode 65W<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 65W PD compact GaN; confirm it is not a 30W listing.<\/span><\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=UGREEN+Nexode+65W+GaN+3-Port+USB-C&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"verdict-summary\">For most iPhone 18 Pro Max owners, buy the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351) and a 60W-capable USB-C cable. Take Anker Prime 100W when a MacBook shares the plug. Take Nexode 65W when the budget is the 3-port GaN under Apple\u2019s street price. Keep 20W extras for overnight only. MagSafe needs 35W+ on this generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iPhone 18 Pro Max fast charge uses Apple\u2019s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3351), a 60W-capable USB-C cable, and USB PD 3.1 AVS. 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