Battery Capacity Degradation With 35 W charger vs. the 61 W charger?

Hello hands4,

We'd like to provide some information on charging your MacBook Air.

Please check out this link, which outlines the adapters you can use with your MacBook Air, and may help: Identify your Mac power adapter

MacBook Air

The images below show the style of adapter that comes with each MacBook Air. If you're not sure which model you have, learn how to identify your MacBook Air.

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter, 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter, or 67W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

• MacBook Air models introduced in 2022

These models can also charge with a USB-C charge cable. Learn how to charge your MacBook Air and how to fast charge your Mac.

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable

• MacBook Air models introduced in 2018 or later

45W MagSafe Power Adapter with MagSafe 2 style connector

• MacBook Air models introduced in 2012 through 2017

45W MagSafe Power Adapter with "L" style connector

• 13-inch MacBook Air models introduced in 2008 through 2011*

• 11-inch MacBook Air models introduced in 2010 through 2011

* Adapters that shipped with the MacBook Air (Original), MacBook Air (Late 2008), and MacBook Air (Mid 2009) are not recommended for use with MacBook Air (Late 2010) models. When possible, use your computer's original adapter or a newer adapter.

Please also check out this link, which has some great information on battery health management in Mac notebooks and can help you get the most out of your Mac battery: About battery health management in Mac notebooks

Thanks!

hands4 wrote:

Will my battery health (capacity) last longer using the 35 W charger vs. the 61 W charger?

The answer to your question is no.