Does the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9?
Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 15W via USB PD.
Both sides speak USB PD, and the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter delivers enough power for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 to hit its full 15W ceiling.
The details
| Device | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 |
|---|---|
| Charger | Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter |
| Negotiated wattage | 15W |
| Protocol | USB PD |
| Match quality | Full speed |
How your cable affects this
The wattage above assumes an adequately rated cable. Here's what actually happens with three common cable situations:
| Cable | Real wattage | Cable-limited? |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 60W-rated cable (3A, not e-marked) | 15W | Not the bottleneck |
| 100W / 5A e-marked cable | 15W | Not the bottleneck |
| Unrated / unknown cable (assume worst case) | 15W | Cable-limited |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the maximum charging speed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter?
- Up to 15W via USB PD, assuming you're using an adequately rated cable.
- Do I need a special cable for this combination?
- Any standard USB-C cable rated 3A or higher works fine — no special "e-marked" cable needed at 15W.
- Is there a faster charger for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9?
- Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter already delivers the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9's full 15W ceiling.
Other chargers compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
Other devices compatible with the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35W Fallback
- Apple iPad Pro 13-inch 35W Full speed
- Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 35W Full speed
- Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch 35W Full speed
- OnePlus 11 35W Full speed
See the full Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter compatibility list →
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