Does the Samsung 25W Power Adapter Fast-Charge the Apple iPad Air 11-inch?
Yes — this combination fast-charges at up to 20W via USB PD.
Both sides speak USB PD, and the Samsung 25W Power Adapter delivers enough power for the Apple iPad Air 11-inch to hit its full 20W ceiling.
The details
| Device | Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) |
|---|---|
| Charger | Samsung 25W Power Adapter (EP-T2510) |
| Negotiated wattage | 20W |
| 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) | 20W | Not the bottleneck |
| 100W / 5A e-marked cable | 20W | Not the bottleneck |
| Unrated / unknown cable (assume worst case) | 20W | Cable-limited |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the maximum charging speed for the Apple iPad Air 11-inch with the Samsung 25W Power Adapter?
- Up to 20W 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 20W.
- Is there a faster charger for the Apple iPad Air 11-inch?
- Not among the chargers we recommend for it — the Samsung 25W Power Adapter already delivers the Apple iPad Air 11-inch's full 20W ceiling.
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