Reviews for Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adaptor (for MacBook Pro with Retina display)

Falls out all the time. Bring back the old version!

Ever since getting my Macbook Retina the charging port cord falls off way, way too easy. This isn't my first Macbook and my others don't do this. It falls off just by moving it from one spot on my desk to another without touching the cord, that is how sensitive it is. I fear that this problem will eventually make the charging port bad because of having to plug back in the charging cord every time I move, thus reducing the life of the Macbook.

I would say "expect this with a first gen product" however Apple holds themselves to such high standards and attempts to show that they are elite, so I'm holding them to that. This shouldn't be an issue and for over $2800 dollars you would expect any problems to be fixed before releasing a product to the public. You can't say Apple didn't know about this problem before releasing it. I smell another class action lawsuit on the charging ports on these Retina laptops!

Charger falls out constantly!!!! The magnet is incredibly weak. Please fix this! Bring back the old charger!

I thought the trend was to miniaturize. What's up with the bulkier Magsafe 2?!? I gather that the hope is that if someone trips on the cord, it won't drag the MBP to the floor. The problem is that the connection is too strong laterally so it doesn't disengage when pulled laterally (which is when you want it to disengage), but too weak to remain attached when something lightly brushes up against it (which is when you DON'T want it to disengage). The L-connector was a much better design.

if pulled directly, it stays plugged in well enough....but with any bump or pull vertically, it comes unplugged. incredibly inconvenient as it constantly detaches while on lap or whenever moving the computer.

Absolutely unbelievable for a Laptop power connector to NOT stay connected when its on your LAP! Hello Apple, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? Never had a problem with the old adapter. Why did you have to change it? What "benefit" do we get with this new adapter? Did you forget these laptops might not be used at a desk and people will need a power cable ATTACHED for extended use? This adapter is totally unacceptable! Is there a fix so we can actually use our laptops without holding the adapter with one hand or balancing everything "just right"?

It sticks out and the magnet is so weak it falls out if i move even the slightest bit, it is SO annoying i hate it. Not to mention, if I forget to bring my charger to school, I can't borrow anyone else's bc it's incompatible with older chargers. At least it charges (in the event it actually stays connected). Apple should issue every single customer and adapter for this POS, terrible design.

Please bring back the L shaped connector. I don't know why Apple went back to this design; we always hated it on older macs and were so glad when they switched to the L shape. Hopefully this one will short out like all of our old ones did and we'll get a free replacement, and by then Apple will have come to their senses and gone back to the L shape.

I've been using MacBooks/Pros for many many years and this new MagSafe connector is a serious annoyance and major step backwards. As everyone here is saying, it can't stay in place during normal use as "laptop" computer, which means additional wear to the battery!
Apple: please listen to your loyal customers and give us the choice of an L-shaped connector!

Just like the last versions of the magsafe power adaptors the cord is prone to splitting near the power supply box. On my last MBP I had to replace the power adaptor 3+ times in its 5 year career. I was hoping this new one would be different somehow (I dont know why i would think that). It finally broke again, after just 5 months of use. Luckily it is covered in the applecare so I wont have to buy a new $80 power adaptor.

For those who wonder if it was my doing somehow, it was not. As I have dealt with this problem before I take steps to prevent it from happening again. carefully wrapping it up, not pulling on it and I have a hard case it sits in while it is my bag.

Also, as many others have complained the magnet is not powerful enough. I agree on this point as well. It could use a stronger magnet so it does not fall out as easily. I can see how this would add to more cable splits from the power supply box.

Unfortunately, I realize that if you are reading this you already have a macbook pro (most likely) so you really dont have a choice in the matter. The only advice I can give to you know is that if you computer is covered in the applecare warranty, so is your adaptor (as long as its the one that computer came with). If the cable splits, get a genius appointment and get it replaced.