Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

Your iPad with Retina display includes a 12W USB Power Adapter for charging directly through an electrical outlet. Purchase this additional adapter to have a second charger for home or office.
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4.0 out of 5 stars

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Features

Use this compact and convenient USB-based power adapter to charge your iPad with Retina display at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer. You can connect the adapter directly to your iPad via the Lightning connector.

Featuring a compact design, this power adapter offers fast, efficient charging. It also charges iPhone and all iPod models.

What's in the Box?

  • Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

Compatibility

  • iPhone 5

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 3G

  • iPhone

  • iPod touch
    5th generation

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPod touch
    1st generation

  • iPod nano
    7th generation

  • iPod nano
    6th generation

  • iPod nano
    5th generation (video camera)

  • iPod nano
    4th generation (video)

  • iPod nano
    3rd generation (video)

  • iPod nano
    2nd generation (aluminum)

  • iPod nano
    1st generation

  • iPod shuffle
    4th generation

  • iPod shuffle
    3rd generation

  • iPod mini

  • iPod
    5th generation (video) 60GB 80GB

  • iPod
    5th generation (video) 30GB

  • iPod
    4th generation (video) 60GB 80GB

  • iPod
    4th generation (video) 20GB 30GB

  • iPod
    4th generation (color display)

  • iPod
    4th generation 40GB

  • iPod
    4th generation 20GB

  • iPod
    4th generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

  • iPad
    3rd generation

  • iPad
    4th generation

  • iPad mini

Manufacturer

  • Requires a USB to Lightning cable or USB to 30-Pin cable (not included, purchase separately).

Ratings & Reviews

4.0

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Compact, light, works well

    • Written by from Fort Macleod

    This came with my iPad 4th Generation and it works just as expected. It's the same size as the previous 10W adapter but charges more quickly. I can tell you that this does charge the iPhone much faster than the 5W adapter that the iPhone comes with.

    What else is there to say? It works and looks great.     …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Very compact design, does what it should do, but the cable could be longer.

    • Written by from Randolph

    The body of the charger is compact enough to fit into the outlet without hogging up the space that is needed for other neighboring plugs to fit properly in their place. The prong that connects to the lightning port of the iPad is symmetrical, making the user not have to ascertain which way it connects. Another minor pro would be that the color of the cord is white; allowing it to be very easy to see if when the cord slips accidentally behind or below furniture in a dark place that is surrounded with other dark cords. However the length of the cable is a little less than what I need when I am charging it and using my ipad at my desk. With all of this mind, it quite simply gets the job done. …More

    162 of 209 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best charger

    • Written by from Turlock

    This charger is great. It charges really fast on the iPod touch!

    96 of 121 people found this useful

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Most Recent Reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    best I've used

    • Written by from Jamaica

    An xlnt charger, best I've used so far. Took overseas, worked great.
    Faster charging than others I've used, xlnt for simultaneous charging of multiple devices. …More

    4 of 8 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fast charge for iPad mini and iPod Touch!

    • Written by from Shaker Heights

    I love this charger. My iDevices came with the 5W USB power adapter. i picked this up for the folding prongs. So glad I did. Everything charges so fast. Well worth $19 for the convenience. I plan to pick up an extra to keep in my car. …More

    5 of 7 people found this useful

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Why the short cord?

    • Written by from Covington

    The charger works great, it charged my iPad and iPhone super fast but I cannot understand why on earth the cord is so short. With such great products it just seems ridiculous to go cheap on something this basic. At the very least apple should have a longer cord as an accessory option. …More

    31 of 44 people found this useful

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  • Is this still 2.1 amps?
    • Asked by Godwin K from Brisbane
    • Oct 24, 2012

    5 Answers

    Best Answer

    I haven't seen the new wall charging unit, but if we assume that the output voltage is 5 volts -- then the charging unit would be putting out 2.4 amps.

    Quick calculation to find watts: Volts * Amps = Watts, so 5V * 2.4 amps = 12 watts.     …More

    • Answered by Gerry C from Coto De Caza
    • Oct 26, 2012
  • 110/220 auto former?
    • Asked by Eric M from Morgan Hill
    • May 14, 2013

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  • is it ok to use the 12w charger for older i-pods?
    • Asked by Kristiina F
    • Apr 7, 2013

    1 Answer

    Answer

    It is perfectly fine! All chargers made by apple are backwards compatible with other devices, meaning that it is safe to use them. …More

    • Answered by Philip A from Naples
    • Apr 8, 2013

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