What charger does the MacBook Pro 16″ (M5 Pro/Max) need?
Fast-charge capable with a 140W or higher USB PD power source.
Fast charging needs140 W
Max input (approx.)140 W
In the box140W
Every charger, checked
Tap a charger for the full answer and charging times.
| Charger | Answer | Power | 0 → 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 140W USB-C | Yes, fast charging | 140 W | ~30 min |
| Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, standard speed | 100 W | ~39 min |
| Apple 96W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 96 W | ~41 min |
| Apple 70W USB-C | Yes, standard speed | 70 W | ~52 min |
| ASUS ROG 65W | Yes, but slowly | 65 W | ~55 min |
| Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS) | Yes, but slowly | 65 W | ~55 min |
| Anker 715 (Nano II 65W) | Yes, but slowly | 65 W | ~55 min |
| Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max) | Yes, but slowly | 60 W | ~59 min |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter | Yes, but slowly | 60 W | ~59 min |
| Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0 | Yes, but slowly | 45 W | ~1 h 15 min |
| Google 45W USB-C | Yes, but slowly | 45 W | ~1 h 15 min |
| Steam Deck 45W | Yes, but slowly | 45 W | ~1 h 15 min |
| UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display) | Yes, but slowly | 45 W | ~1 h 15 min |
| Apple 35W Dual USB-C | Yes, but slowly | 35 W | ~1 h 30 min |
| Apple 30W USB-C | Yes, but slowly | 30 W | ~1 h 45 min |
| Google 30W USB-C | Yes, but slowly | 30 W | ~1 h 45 min |
| Samsung 25W Super Fast | Barely | 25 W | ~2 h |
| Apple 20W USB-C | Barely | 20 W | ~2 h 20 min |
| Apple 5W USB-A | No | 0 W | — |
Sources: Apple: MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) tech specs · Apple: Fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. Checked 2026-10-17.