MagSafe vs USB-C

Users debate the merits of Apple's MagSafe magnetic charging connector versus USB-C on MacBooks, with many advocating for its return to prevent port wear and cable yanks, while others prefer USB-C universality or cite MagSafe drawbacks.

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envolt Jul 4, 2019 View on HN

Please bring back the MagSafe magnetic connector, so I can upgrade my MacBook

JamesPeters Apr 26, 2018 View on HN

no way would i give up magsafe for usb-c

usefulcat Oct 7, 2024 View on HN

It is nice to have magsafe back. Without that I'd be paranoid that the USB sockets would wear out over time from constantly being used for charging.

dzhiurgis Oct 19, 2021 View on HN

MagSafe was a gimmick for me - disconnects far too easy, cables fray in like 9 months, only one side, proprietary and overpriced. Use longer cables and they will never be yanked again. MBP is heavy enough that even USB-C is getting pulled out on a good yank.

StevenNunez Jan 6, 2023 View on HN

I need this Magnetic USB-C in my life. I hate that Apple removed magsafe!

bitL Jul 4, 2019 View on HN

Make sure they don't fry your power adapter - some USB-C magsafes like to do that upon disconnecting the cable from magsafe area.

the_arun Jun 28, 2019 View on HN

Can't we have USB-C with magsafe?

walterbell Oct 27, 2016 View on HN

Could someone make a MagSafe-to-USB-C adapter?

johnpowell Mar 10, 2015 View on HN

How did you manage before magsafe?

lostlogin Mar 3, 2013 View on HN

Special thanks to the new MagSafe - this is no longer possible (short term anyway).