[netsharc]

Huh I was going to say you may be talking about a differen thing, but I checked and they actually are C7/C8: https://ptcomputers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/without-power-...

So in this universe Apple doesn't invent its own standards...

[Y-bar]

You might or might not be very surprised to learn they recently abandoned the C7/C8 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/02/apple-140w-power-adapte...

Even the MacRumors commenters who are generally cheerleaders are scratching their heads about this one. And so do I.

[jlokier]

Unless, as purplefox speculates:

> My guess is that's a fake one.

I've seen fake Apple chargers in local shops recently, with complete Apple packaging, "made by Apple in California" etc. and only detectable by close inspection of the details, specs not matching any Apple product, device info reported electronically that doesn't match any Apple specs, and the tiny inset writing not making sense when looked at under magnification. So that sounds plausible to me.

[Y-bar]

There is a detailed teardown here: https://www.chargerlab.com/teardown-of-apple-140w-usb-c-powe...

And a discussion here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256262949?sortBy=rank

And you will notice that the regular power adapter cable is not compatible with the new 140W charger: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/mw2n3x/a/power-adapter...