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Port & Cable

P364 / Mac power / Connector

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector

MagSafe 3 is a wired Mac charging connector used with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a suitable USB-C power adapter.

Also called MagSafe 3 USB-C to MagSafe 3 MacBook MagSafe 3 cable wired MagSafe 3

Read the Mac generation and complete charging path. Original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 adapters are not MagSafe 3 chargers.

Look for

The Apple identification image shows a broad cable-end exterior, small indicator and centered cable exit. That exterior alone is not a power-rating or contact-map reference.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-11, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector: three-quarter view. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector: mating face. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector: fitted in place. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector: original recognition drawing, not to scale.

Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.

Image inspection / P364

See the view. Check its scope.

1 registered view for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.

MagSafe 3 top exterior: broad body, narrow mating edge, small indicator and central cable exit. Contact face, pinout and dimensions omitted. (private workspace)

P364 / Source-observed physical study

Wired MagSafe 3

Apple identification image

Top exterior; contact face omitted · Cable plug / cable end

Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.

Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)

Matching notes / Mac charging / P364

What is the complete MagSafe 3 charging path?

FIELD NOTES 03

Apple documents a USB-C power adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable for a MagSafe 3 Mac. This is wired Mac charging, not wireless MagSafe.

SOURCE-SUPPORTED LEAD

What the evidence supports

The named cable bridges the adapter’s USB-C connection to the Mac’s MagSafe 3 port.

EXPLICIT SOURCE EXCLUSION

What not to conclude

Original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 adapters are explicitly excluded.

NOT ESTABLISHED

Keep this check open

A recognizable connector does not establish fast charging, wattage or suitability for every Mac.

MagSafe 3 top exterior: broad body, narrow mating edge, small indicator and central cable exit. Contact face, pinout and dimensions omitted.
Apple identification image. Qualitative exterior only; not to scale. No pin numbering, device wiring, fabrication tolerance or mating approval.

Named exterior study

Apple identification image

Cable-end connector. Top exterior; contact face omitted.

Apple MagSafe 3 identification image

Independent simplified vector interpretation; no manufacturer pixels, CAD, logo or traced paths reused. Independent rights review pending.

S490 · S486

Before you choose a part

  1. Identify the Mac and its supported charging port.
  2. Select the cable and adapter recommended for that model.
  3. Keep older MagSafe converter paths separate from MagSafe 3.
Evidence for this decision · 2 source-scoped observations

C364A (private workspace) — Apple documents charging a MagSafe 3 Mac using a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a USB-C power adapter.

Select the adapter and cable recommended for the exact Mac; connector identity does not establish a charging wattage. S486

C364B (private workspace) — Apple explicitly states that original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 power adapters are not compatible with MagSafe 3.

This concerns the named wired Mac power systems, not wireless iPhone MagSafe. S486

Manufacturer evidence is not an independent review, wiring assignment or hardware test.

Inspect the named exterior study · Apple identification image
MagSafe 3 top exterior: broad body, narrow mating edge, small indicator and central cable exit. Contact face, pinout and dimensions omitted.
Apple identification image. Qualitative exterior only; not to scale. No pin numbering, device wiring, fabrication tolerance or mating approval.

Cable-end connector; Top exterior; contact face omitted. Apple MagSafe 3 identification image

Independent simplified vector interpretation; no manufacturer pixels, CAD, logo or traced paths reused. Independent rights review pending.

Source: S490 · S486. Read matching limits →

The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

MagSafe 3 is a wired Mac charging connector used with a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a suitable USB-C power adapter. [C364A]

Apple explicitly states that original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 power adapters are not compatible with MagSafe 3. [C364B]

Apple identifies Wired MagSafe 3 separately and states that the MagSafe cable end and Mac port contain magnets. [C364C]

Apple labels a separate MagSafe 3 exterior body view with a braided cable; no contact face is shown. [C364D]

Apple specifies USB-C-to-MagSafe 3 cable plusUSB-C power adapter for MagSafe 3 Macs; original MagSafe/MagSafe 2adapters are excluded. [C364E]

Source-scoped identification facts

Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Connector roleApple USB-C-to-MagSafe3 Mac charging cable end (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part)S948Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part
Coupling / latchmagnetic charging connector (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part)S948Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part
ManufacturerApple (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part)S948Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part
SeriesWired MagSafe3 (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part)S948Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part
View conventionApple labels a separate MagSafe3 exterior body view with a braided cable; no contact face is shown. (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part)S948Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part

Not recorded: Nominal contacts, Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Contact pitch, Dimensions / axis, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Exact part / implementation, Recorded markings. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

Apple wired MagSafe 3 laptop power connector facts and limitations
Documented charging pathUSB-C power adapter + USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable [C364A]
Older adaptersOriginal MagSafe and MagSafe 2 are not compatible with MagSafe 3 [C364B]
Charging wattageExact Mac, adapter and cable required [C364A]
Mechanical dimensionsNo independently reviewed manufacturing dimensions provided.
Engineering pinoutSource-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

Apple lists a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable with a USB-C power adapter for MagSafe 3 Macs. Its older MagSafe-to-MagSafe-2 converter is not a route into MagSafe 3.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Identify the exact Mac and its charging port in Apple documentation.
  2. Use the cable and power adapter recommended for that Mac.
  3. Do not use the original MagSafe-to-MagSafe-2 converter as a path to MagSafe 3.
Trace a supported connection class →

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

Read the engineering reference Source-scoped details, orientation and explicit unknowns.Work through a connection Choose your task before deciding on a cable.Explore this evidence trail Inspect the claims and their dependencies. (private workspace)

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

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C364ASource checked · pending review

Apple documents charging a MagSafe 3 Mac using a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a USB-C power adapter.

Apple · Identify wired MagSafe generations and supported charging paths ↗

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; Confirm the adapter wattage. Published May 4, 2026.
Access: public page. Exact source and example only; no device approval, universal rating, wiring or manufacturing tolerance is inferred. Remote raw-file retention is reported separately.

S486: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Select the adapter and cable recommended for the exact Mac; connector identity does not establish a charging wattage.. Next review due 2027-01-09.

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C364BSource checked · pending review

Apple explicitly states that original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 power adapters are not compatible with MagSafe 3.

Apple · Identify wired MagSafe generations and supported charging paths ↗

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; Confirm the adapter wattage. Published May 4, 2026.
Access: public page. Exact source and example only; no device approval, universal rating, wiring or manufacturing tolerance is inferred. Remote raw-file retention is reported separately.

S486: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: This concerns the named wired Mac power systems, not wireless iPhone MagSafe.. Next review due 2027-01-09.

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C364CSource checked · pending review

Apple identifies Wired MagSafe 3 separately and states that the MagSafe cable end and Mac port contain magnets.

Apple · If your MagSafe cable or power adapter is not working ↗

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; labelled MagSafe3,MagSafe2,L-style,T-style reference images downloaded/viewed; magnet and compatibility paragraphs; publicationdate.
Access: public page. Source images show exterior body/cable views, not contact faces. No contact count,pitch,dimensions,unique model marking or arbitrary adapter/wattage approval inferred. Original wired MagSafe is not wireless iPhone MagSafe.

S948: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part;magneticcoupling context only,noforce/dimensions/fieldstrength claim.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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C364DSource checked · pending review

Apple labels a separate MagSafe 3 exterior body view with a braided cable; no contact face is shown.

Apple · If your MagSafe cable or power adapter is not working ↗

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; labelled MagSafe3,MagSafe2,L-style,T-style reference images downloaded/viewed; magnet and compatibility paragraphs; publicationdate.
Access: public page. Source images show exterior body/cable views, not contact faces. No contact count,pitch,dimensions,unique model marking or arbitrary adapter/wattage approval inferred. Original wired MagSafe is not wireless iPhone MagSafe.

S948: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part;observed manufacturerillustration,not a measured physicalspecimen or universalmaterial claim.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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C364ESource checked · pending review

Apple specifies USB-C-to-MagSafe 3 cable plusUSB-C power adapter for MagSafe 3 Macs; original MagSafe/MagSafe 2adapters are excluded.

Apple · If your MagSafe cable or power adapter is not working ↗

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; labelled MagSafe3,MagSafe2,L-style,T-style reference images downloaded/viewed; magnet and compatibility paragraphs; publicationdate.
Access: public page. Source images show exterior body/cable views, not contact faces. No contact count,pitch,dimensions,unique model marking or arbitrary adapter/wattage approval inferred. Original wired MagSafe is not wireless iPhone MagSafe.

S948: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Exact Apple generation-dependent charging guidance,not arbitrarydevice/wattage approval.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

2 linked sources · 5 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: v105_manufacturer_scoped_microcoax_magsafe

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-09. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S486 · Identify wired MagSafe generations and supported charging paths

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Wired Mac charging generations; no iPhone wireless MagSafe or inferred wattage/model guarantee.

Not established / limitations: Exact source and example only; no device approval, universal rating, wiring or manufacturing tolerance is inferred. Remote raw-file retention is reported separately.

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; Confirm the adapter wattage. Published May 4, 2026.

S948 · If your MagSafe cable or power adapter is not working

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Apple wired Mac charging reference forms and model-dependent charging paths only.

Not established / limitations: Source images show exterior body/cable views, not contact faces. No contact count,pitch,dimensions,unique model marking or arbitrary adapter/wattage approval inferred. Original wired MagSafe is not wireless iPhone MagSafe.

Locator: Identify your MagSafe cable or adapter; labelled MagSafe3,MagSafe2,L-style,T-style reference images downloaded/viewed; magnet and compatibility paragraphs; publicationdate.

Trace 5 claims to their source records

C364A · P364

Apple documents charging a MagSafe 3 Mac using a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and a USB-C power adapter.

Claim scope: Select the adapter and cable recommended for the exact Mac; connector identity does not establish a charging wattage.

Source links: S486 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C364B · P364

Apple explicitly states that original MagSafe and MagSafe 2 power adapters are not compatible with MagSafe 3.

Claim scope: This concerns the named wired Mac power systems, not wireless iPhone MagSafe.

Source links: S486 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C364C · P364

Apple identifies Wired MagSafe 3 separately and states that the MagSafe cable end and Mac port contain magnets.

Claim scope: Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part;magneticcoupling context only,noforce/dimensions/fieldstrength claim.

Source links: S948 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C364D · P364

Apple labels a separate MagSafe 3 exterior body view with a braided cable; no contact face is shown.

Claim scope: Apple-labelled Wired MagSafe3 source-reference exterior,not every thirdparty part;observed manufacturerillustration,not a measured physicalspecimen or universalmaterial claim.

Source links: S948 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C364E · P364

Apple specifies USB-C-to-MagSafe 3 cable plusUSB-C power adapter for MagSafe 3 Macs; original MagSafe/MagSafe 2adapters are excluded.

Claim scope: Exact Apple generation-dependent charging guidance,not arbitrarydevice/wattage approval.

Source links: S948 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.