What do you need to quick charge your iPad Pro?

To take advantage of USB-C's Power Delivery standard, you need two things: a cable, and an adapter.

USB-C to Lightning cable

You can't use the USB-C power adapter without a USB-C to Lightning cable (or a USB-C to USB-A adapter). When Apple originally released this cable in 2016, it was designed for folks to connect Apple peripherals to the USB-C exclusive MacBooks — but iPad users can take advantage of it, too.

You can grab this cable from Apple for $25 for the 1m or $49 for the 2m. There are third-party options available, but remember that only Apple-made products are guaranteed to fast charge your 10.5- or 12.9-inch iPad Pro — until we have confirmation that third-party cables work reliably, we're wary to recommend other options. (No one wants to accidentally fry their iPad trying to get a fast charge, after all.)

Apple 30W USB-C power adapter

This adapter is the key component to fast charging your iPad Pro. Unlike the larger MacBook and MacBook Pro USB-C power adapters, this one has the combination of voltage and amps needed to efficiently fast charge your iPad Pro. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't offer an iPad Pro option with this adapter included in the box, so you'll have to grab it from Apple for $49.

Note: Apple's 87W and 61W adapters also support the 14.5V/2A output necessary for fast-charging iPad Pro, but they're more expensive to buy on their own.

Een standaard Lightning kabeltje van Belkin (is degelijker dan van Apple) kost 18 euro, heel wat minder dan een 87W oplader.

De 87W Apple lader is bedoeld voor MacBooks: hij heeft een USB-C aansluiting en geen meegeleverde kabel.

Gaat het om de nieuwste iPad Pro? Gewoon voor 25 euro de kabel van Apple (of Belkin) erbij kopen.