A+ Apple introduced fast charging technology to its handset lineup for the first time using compatible accessories. The company promises to recharge your iPhone up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes, taking advantage of the new feature requires a few extra pieces of hardware, first a USB C 2 lightning cable capable of USB PD charging is needed to connect an Apple 29 watt 61 watt or 87 white USB C power adapter to an iPhone 8. Alternatively, third-party USB C power adapters that support USB power delivery can also be used as a stand-in for Apple's branded accessories, though Apple didn't officially announce that at the time this flavor of USB C based fast charging was first made available to iPad pro users.

The technology made a huge difference and cutting down charging time with the iPads large battery. In this video, we'll take a look at how Apple's fast charging tag compares to the included 5 watt charger, the 7.5 watt Belkin boost up wireless charger, and the 12 watt charger included with the latest iPad x. Links to all of the charges and cables used are listed in the video description along with that we also tested charging directly from an iMac using the included USB A 2 lightning cable and separate USB C 2 lightning cable.

Before looking at the results, I do want to mention that we tested Apple's 29 watt in 87 watt USB C chargers and found no difference between the two. So if you're buying an Apple brand charger specifically to charge your iPhone or iPad, save some money and go with the 29 watt version. After five minutes, we already see the fast charging method take the lead with a 9 percent charge using a 29 watt charger, trailing behind that at 7% charge is a 12 watt charger while USBC from an iMac stands at 6%.

Ten minutes later, after the same five-minute period, at the 15 minute mark, the fast charger reached 29% expanding its lead over the 12 watt charger which was at 19 percent. Interestingly, USB-C from an iMac was right behind at 18 percent. After 30 minutes, the USBC fast charger exceeded its promise charging rate at 52%, not a huge difference but definitely noticeable. The USBC 2 lightning cable plugged into our iMac was just behind the 12 watt charger at 34% charge while the USBA - iMac was slower at 26%.

The wireless charger and five-watt adapter finished with about 20% charge after 30 minutes, less than half of what USB see fast charging can achieve. Skipping over the 45-minute mark and moving to one hour, our fast charger gained 28% in the next half-hour compared to 52% in the first half, so it's clear Apple's power controller ratchets down charging rates after 30 minutes. Our 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac gained about 34% in the same time period but still lag behind in total charge.

The wireless and 5-watt charger increased by 20% to about 40% over the same period it took an additional half hour or one and a half hours total for the fast charger to completely charge our iPhone 8 plus. The 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac needed only 15 minutes longer even though that included USB 8 - Lightning plugged into our iMac was at first noticeably quicker than using the 5-watt adapter in the long run it started slowing down and only finished 10 minutes ahead.

Wireless charging is currently just as slow as that included 5-watt adapter both charging at a consistent rate of about 10% every 15 minutes and taking two and a half hours to get to 100%. This should come as no surprise as iPhone 8 only accepts 5 watts of power while charging wirelessly. Apple plans to boost wireless charging speeds with a future software update that will bring power transfer caps up to 7.5 watts, the peak output of the Belkin and Mophie charger is sold by Apple so if you want the fastest charge possible use the right USB PD charger and cable.

Finally, if you care about speed/convenience you'll want to stay away from wireless chargers at least until Apple updates its firmware. If you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video

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imac was slower at 26% the wireless charger and five watt adapter finished with about 20% charge after 30 minutes less than half of what USB see fast charging can achieve skipping over the 45-minute mark and moving to one hour our fast charger gained 28% in the next half hour compared to 52% in the first half so it's clear apples power controller ratchets down charging rates after 30 minutes our 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac gained about 34% in the same time period but still lag behind in total charge our wireless and fight watt charger increased by 20% to about 40% over the same period it took an additional half hour or one and a half hours total for the fast charger to completely charge our iPhone 8 plus the 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac needed only 15 minutes longer even though that included USB 8 - Lightning plugged into our iMac was at first noticeably quicker than using the 5 watt adapter in the long run it started slowing down and only finished 10 minutes ahead wireless charging is currently just as slow as that included 5 watt adapter both charging at a consistent rate of about 10% every 15 minutes and taking two and a half hours to get to 100% this should come as no surprise as iphone e only accepts 5 watts of power while charging wirelessly Apple plans to boost wireless charging speeds with a future software update that will bring power transfer caps up to 7.5 watts the peak output of the Belkin and Mophie charger is sold by Apple so if you want the fastest charge possible use the right USB PD charger and cable especially in the first half hour with that said the same USB seed lightning cable plugged into an iMac or an iPad charger yields performance that isn't that far off and if you want slightly quicker speeds than your included 5.what adapter but don't want to spring for a separate accessory plug that same cable into the USB 3.0 port on a Mac finally if you care about speed / convenience you'll want to stay away from wireless chargers at least until Apple updates its firmware if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video youwith the launch of the new iPhone 8 in A+ Apple introduced fast charging technology to its handset lineup for the first time using compatible accessories the company promises to recharge your iPhone up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes taking advantage of the new feature requires a few extra pieces of hardware first a USB C 2 lightning cable capable of USB PD charging is needed to connect an Apple 29 watt 61 watt or 87 white USB C power adapter to an iPhone 8 alternatively third-party USB C power adapters that support USB power delivery can also be used as a stand-in for Apple's branded accessories though Apple didn't officially announce that at the time this flavor of USB C based fast charging was first made available to iPad pro users the technology made a huge difference and cutting down charging time with the iPads large battery in this video we'll take a look at how Apple's fast charging tag compares to the included 5 watt charger the 7.5 watt Belkin boost up wireless charger and the 12 watt charger included with the latest iPad x' links to all of the charges and cables we used are listed in the video description along with that we also tested charging directly from an iMac using the included USB a 2 lightning cable and separate USB C 2 lightning cable before looking at the results I do want to mention that we tested apples 29 watt in 87 want USB C chargers and found no difference between the two so if you're buying an Apple brand a charger specifically to charge your iPhone or iPad save some money and go with the 29 watt version after five minutes we already see the fast charging method take the lead with a 9 percent charge using a 29 watt charger trailing behind that 7% charge is a 12 watt charger while USBC from an iMac stands at 6% then included five what adapter manages a 4% charge after the same 5-minute period at the 15 minute mark the fast charger reached 29% expanding its lead over the 12 watt charger which was at 19 percent interestingly USPSA iMac was right behind at 18 percent after 30 minutes the USBC fast charger exceeded its promise charging rate at 52% in the 12 watt at 36% not a huge difference but definitely noticeable the USBC 2 lightning cable plugged into our iMac was just behind the 12 watt charger at 34 percent charge while the USBA - imac was slower at 26% the wireless charger and five watt adapter finished with about 20% charge after 30 minutes less than half of what USB see fast charging can achieve skipping over the 45-minute mark and moving to one hour our fast charger gained 28% in the next half hour compared to 52% in the first half so it's clear apples power controller ratchets down charging rates after 30 minutes our 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac gained about 34% in the same time period but still lag behind in total charge our wireless and fight watt charger increased by 20% to about 40% over the same period it took an additional half hour or one and a half hours total for the fast charger to completely charge our iPhone 8 plus the 12 watt and USB C 2 iMac needed only 15 minutes longer even though that included USB 8 - Lightning plugged into our iMac was at first noticeably quicker than using the 5 watt adapter in the long run it started slowing down and only finished 10 minutes ahead wireless charging is currently just as slow as that included 5 watt adapter both charging at a consistent rate of about 10% every 15 minutes and taking two and a half hours to get to 100% this should come as no surprise as iphone e only accepts 5 watts of power while charging wirelessly Apple plans to boost wireless charging speeds with a future software update that will bring power transfer caps up to 7.5 watts the peak output of the Belkin and Mophie charger is sold by Apple so if you want the fastest charge possible use the right USB PD charger and cable especially in the first half hour with that said the same USB seed lightning cable plugged into an iMac or an iPad charger yields performance that isn't that far off and if you want slightly quicker speeds than your included 5.what adapter but don't want to spring for a separate accessory plug that same cable into the USB 3.0 port on a Mac finally if you care about speed / convenience you'll want to stay away from wireless chargers at least until Apple updates its firmware if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video you\n"