One notable improvement in the new Apple Watch is support for fast charging. This means that the charging time of your Apple Watch will be further reduced, but there are still some details to pay attention to.
Which Apple Watch models support fast charging?
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Apple Watch Series 7
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Apple Watch Series 8
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Apple Watch Ultra
How long does it take to load fast?
According to Apple officials, it takes about 45 minutes to charge the above Apple Watch models from 0% to 80%.In Apple’s updated official support documentwhich details the fast charging specifications for Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra.
With fast charging, the battery power of Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Series 7 can be increased from 0% to 80% in about 45 minutes. Apple Watch Ultra battery charge goes from 0% to 80% in approximately 1 hour*.
To get fast charging, what is needed?
The three Apple Watch bundles above all come with a USB-C magnetic fast charging cable. It’s worth noting that the cable is aluminum, not plastic, at the ferrule.
You will also need one of the following power adapters:
- 18W, 20W, 29W, 30W, 61W, 87W, or 96W Apple USB-C Power Adapter
- A third-party USB-C power supply of the same level that supports the USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) specification above 5W
If you’re not sure which Apple adapter you have, check the wattage on the top or bottom of the adapter:
