Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

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Will using this charger harm the iPad mini since it is a 12W instead of the 5W one that comes with the mini?

I know that the product page says that it is compatible with iPad mini, but I would like to know if the higher wattage would be harmful to the iPad mini.

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    Since the output DC Voltage is 5V so it is very much compatible to charge iPad mini or any device requiring 5VDC. Ipad mini will draw only 1 amp making it 5W operating adapter.

    If one use it for iPad 3rd or 4th Gen then these devices will draw 2.4 Amp making it 15W operating adapter.

    However 5W adaptor if used in Ipad 3rd or 4th Gen this may damage the Adapter or Ipad or both because these device need more than 2 Amp and which this adapter can't deliver.

    Hope you got the point.

    Warm Regards
    KJKhan

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  • Nope. Just as this charger can safely charge iPods and iPhones, it can safely charge the iPad mini.

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