Charger for Apple’s smart connector on the iPad: USB-C connection saved

Many users do not know it, but Apple has been installing a special connection into more and more iPads since 2015: the so -called Smart Connector. He is now in the iPad Pro, the iPad Air and even in the standard IPAD. He is only currently missing from the iPad Mini – even at the seventh generation presented last year. But despite the fact that the magnetically operating connector with its three pins is widespread, there is Except for keyboards Almost no accessories. It is unclear whether this is due to Apple and a lack of certifications or too little interest in the accessory industry.

Now the Chinese company Kuxiu has only introduced the first charger for the iPad smart circular. It helps to supply the iPad with electricity while you are entrusted with the regular USB-C port with other tasks-for example an HDMI adapter or an SSD.

Different variants depending on the iPad

The new “magnetic charger”, as Kuxiu describes, calls itself m30 And interestingly, must be adapted to the respective iPad. All versions cost 35.95 euros each. The M30 is available for iPad Pro M4 with 11 and 13 inches, iPad Pro 12.9 of the generations 3 to 6, iPad Pro 11 of generations 1 to 4 and iPad Air 10.9 (generation 4 and 5), 11 (m2/m3) and 13 (m2/m3). Currently, some variants are not yet available or sold out.

The hardware consists of a loading part made of aluminum, which has the necessary pins and on which a two -meter -long, braided cable is integrated (not removable). This ends on a USB-C connector, for which you then need a power delivery-capable power supply. Kuxiu recommends at least 35 watts for the iPad Pro M4, older models should be supplied with at least 30 watt PD.

Probably no Apple approval, but experience

According to Kuxiu, iPads can be loaded “quickly” via the M30 – which that means in concrete terms remained unclear at first. The hardware apparently does not have Apple approval-“Made for iPad” certifications would otherwise be listed on the website.

The M30 charger is not the first Smart Connector product from Kuxiu. There has been one for a long time iPad stand With integrated smart connector charging function. This is also available for iPad Pro and iPad Air, the price is currently almost 80 euros plus shipping.