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RT8081
post Nov 9 2023, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(xiaojohn @ Nov 8 2023, 09:50 PM)
Unker don’t know what is the difference yea. Mind to elaborate further?
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https://www.pcmag.com/news/thunderbolt-3-vs...-the-difference
This will explain la

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What Is Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports look exactly the same as USB-C ports, and indeed their connectors are physically identical. For the most part, they can do everything a USB-C port can, except faster. Indeed, Thunderbolt is a superset of USB-C; you can plug a USB-C device into a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port on a PC and it'll work just fine.


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What Is USB-C?

The Universal Serial Bus is an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C connector looks similar to the older micro-USB connector at first glance, though it's more oval in shape and slightly thicker to accommodate its best feature: flippability. Unlike the rectangular USB Type-A, a USB-C connector has no right side up or upside down; you just line it up and plug it in. The standard cables also have the same connector on each end so you needn't wonder which end goes where.




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post Nov 9 2023, 01:26 PM

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QUOTE(xiaojohn @ Nov 9 2023, 01:06 PM)
Despite the data transmission speed per xMbps…

Can we use a normal USBC cable, to charge our M1MBA, using the 35W adapter?

Will the cable able to handle that kind of power?
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Apple support said can

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If your Mac uses USB-C to charge, you can charge your Mac laptop with any USB-C power adapter or display. You can safely use a power adapter or display with higher or lower wattage than the adapter that's included with your Mac.


https://support.apple.com/en-my/HT201700#:~...th%20your%20Mac.
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post Nov 9 2023, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(xiaojohn @ Nov 9 2023, 02:53 PM)
Thanks, BUT, this doesn't answer to my questions tho.

1. Adapter - 35W (Apple or not doesn't matter)
2. USB-C cable (chiplak brand RM10.00) --> will melt or not when charging? the cable can handle or not?
3. Device -> macbook air M1
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I think better use a rated USB C la to be safe. U can still use the ciplak one but not sure about the charging speed and if it might damage the charging IC.

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