Anker 65W vs 100W for MacBook Air: which GaN brick

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Anker 65W vs 100W for MacBook Air: which GaN brick

Short answer: Get the Anker 735 (65W) for Air plus phone. Step up to the Anker 736 (100W) when you often charge Air and iPad hard at the same time, or want spare headroom for travel.

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Most buyers

735 65W

Shared load

736 100W

Cable

Labeled 100W USB-C

Quick pick

Both are GaNPrime bricks with foldable prongs. The 735 has two USB-C ports plus USB-A. The 736 pushes more total watts when two hungry devices share the brick. A 65W charger is still fine for a MacBook Air alone. Shared total wattage is the usual reason to buy 100W.

Complete the setup

1. Everyday

Anker 735 65W GaN

Air plus phone. Compact.

2. Shared load

Anker 736 100W GaN

Air + iPad hard charge.

3. Cable

Anker 333 USB-C (6ft, 100W)

Labeled 100W. Not for monitors.

GaN travel guide | One GaN for Air + phone + iPad | Best charger for MacBook Air

Manufacturer-stated wattage unless labeled otherwise. Confirm the live Amazon listing before you buy.

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