Apple iPad Pro 13-inch Charging Guide
The Apple iPad Pro 13-inch fast-charges at up to 35W using USB PD.
Supported charging protocols
| Protocol | Max wattage |
|---|---|
| USB PD | 35W |
| PD PPS | 35W |
Cable requirements
Any standard USB-C cable rated 3A or higher works fine — no special "e-marked" cable needed at 35W.
Good to know
Will happily sit on a 65W+ laptop charger, but it never draws more than ~35W — the rest of the charger's capacity is just unused.
Chargers we recommend for the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch
Official chargers for this device, plus the best-matching third-party options — not every charger in existence, just the ones actually worth considering.
| Charger | Real wattage | Protocol | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter | 35W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter | 35W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter | 35W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 30W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter | 20W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Anker Nano II 65W (A2149) | 35W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Anker Prime 100W Charger (2-Port USB-C, 1-Port USB-A) | 35W | USB PD | Full speed |
| Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) | 35W | PD PPS | Full speed |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the fastest way to charge the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch?
- Up to 35W using USB PD.
- Do I need the original/OEM charger for the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch?
- No — the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch uses the open USB PD/PPS standard, so most decent third-party chargers rated 35W or higher will fast-charge it fully.
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